Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross – Experiencing the Power and Passion of Easter

This collection of readings edited by Nancy Guthrie draws from the writings and sermons of twenty-five classic and contemporary theologians such as Martin Luther, Charles Spurgeon, John Piper, and Joni Eareckson Tada, inviting us to focus on the wonder of Christ’s sacrifice.

Contents:

Chapter 1: True Contemplation of the Cross (Martin Luther)
Chapter 2: He Set His Face to Go to Jerusalem (John Piper)
Chapter 3: An Innocent Man Crushed by God (Alistair Begg)
Chapter 4: The Cup (C. J. Mahaney)
Chapter 5: Gethsemane (R. Kent Hughes)
Chapter 6: Betrayed, Denied, Deserted (J. Ligon Duncan III)
Chapter 7: Then Did They Spit in His Face (Charles Spurgeon)
Chapter 8: The Silence of the Lamb (Adrian Rogers)
Chapter 9: The Sufferings of Christ (J. C. Ryle)
Chapter 10: Father, Forgive Them (John MacArthur)
Chapter 11: With Loud Cries and Tears (John Owen)
Chapter 12: That He Might Destroy the Works of the Devil (Martyn Lloyd-Jones)
Chapter 13: I Am Thirsty (Joseph “Skip” Ryan)
Chapter 14: God-Forsaken (Philip Graham Ryken)
Chapter 15: Cursed (R. C. Sproul)
Chapter 16: Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit (James Montgomery Boice)
Chapter 17: Blood and Water (John Calvin)
Chapter 18: He Descended into Hell and Ascended into Heaven (J. I. Packer)
Chapter 19: A Sweet-Smelling Savor to God (Jonathan Edwards)
Chapter 20: The Most Important Word in the Universe (Raymond C. Ortlund Jr.)
Chapter 21: Resurrection Preview (Francis Schaeffer)
Chapter 22: Peace Be unto You (Saint Augustine)
Chapter 23: Knowing the Power of His Resurrection (Tim Keller)
Chapter 24: Sharing His Sufferings (Joni Eareckson Tada)
Chapter 25: Crucified with Christ (Stephen F. Olford)