Jesus in Jerusalem

This is a most helpful & informative book. In a useful intro, he suggests a chronological timetable & deals convincingly with the alleged differences to be found in the synoptic Gospels. The 4 or 5 days under consideration are full of significant events which are all covered in these pages – including the triumphal entry into Jerusalem, the cleansing of the temple, the cursing of the fig tree, & the widow’s offering. They are also full of instructive teaching as Jesus answers his critics, informs his disciples, & speaks to the crowds. The range of teaching is extensive as Jesus deals with questions from his critics concerning his authority, the paying of taxes, the resurrection of the dead, & the most important commandment. His disciples are taught about faith, prayer, & forgiveness, & that the fall of Jerusalem is to be a curtain-raiser – albeit on a smaller scale – to the judgment that will fall on the world when Christ comes again. Jesus speaks to both his disciples & the crowds as he exposes hypocrites & explains the purpose of his mission. This is a well-researched book with fresh insights on familiar passages of Scripture. There is much material here for preachers, but it will be a blessing to every believer to walk with Jesus beneath the shadow of the cross. Robert Bashford’s desired aim is to engage the heart as well as the mind. In this he succeeds, with the introduction & every chapter helpfully concluding with an appropriate prayer. Warmly recommended.