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    He Chose the Nails
    He Chose the Nails
    He Chose the Nails
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    He Chose the Nails

    Written by Max Lucado

    Narrated by Ben Holland

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    Is your heart unsettled by the chaos of the world? Are you heavy-laden with bad moments, mad moments, or anxious moments? Today, rest in God’s self-giving love and leave all your troubles at the foot of the cross.

    There were no accidents on the days surrounding Jesus’ death. Jesus’ last moments were not left up to chance. God chose the path; he selected the nails. Our Lord planted the trio of crosses and painted the sign. God was never more sovereign than in the details of the death of his Son. God didn’t have to do all these things, you know. The only required act for our salvation was the shedding of blood, yet he did much more. So much more.

    In He Chose the Nails, New York Times bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado will help you:

    • Learn just how much God loves and cares for you.
    • Take comfort that Jesus understands everything you face in this life.
    • Remember that there’s nothing you can do to earn God’s gift.
    • Stand firm in the promise that you are forgiven, and you are welcome in God’s presence.

    Search the scene of the cross and listen for God’s gentle whisper, “I did it just for you.”

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThomas Nelson
    Release dateJan 2, 2012
    ISBN9780849949661
    Author

    Max Lucado

    Since entering the ministry in 1978, Max Lucado has served churches in Miami, Florida; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and San Antonio, Texas. He currently serves as the teaching minister of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio. He is the recipient of the 2021 ECPA Pinnacle Award for his outstanding contribution to the publishing industry and society at large. He is America's bestselling inspirational author with more than 150 million products in print. Visit his website at MaxLucado.com Facebook.com/MaxLucado Instagram.com/MaxLucado Twitter.com/MaxLucado Youtube.com/MaxLucadoOfficial The Max Lucado Encouraging Word Podcast

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    • 5/5
      This was a very awesome book, Max Lucado really puts a lot of thought and love in his writing you will enjoy it
    • 5/5
      Brilliant book! Perfect for Holly week! Got new expressions about well known things. Enjoyed during long walks!
    • 3/5
      This is the first Lucado, (Luh-CAY-do) book I've ever read. There were parts of the book that I connected with and made the book worthwhile.
      What I didn't like; the scriptures at the beginning of each chapter in various versions, the story about him lying about his name pronunciation, and two quick examples of questionable or incomplete information.
      pg. 82 "No one but the high priest entered the Holy of Holies." No one else was supposed to but Pompey, a paganist, did defile the Holy of Holies in 63BC.
      pg. 133 The Facts. The movement has never been stronger. Over one billion Catholics and early as many Protestants. Does Lucado think they are Christian?
      As a bonus, there is a study guide at the back of the book and it isn't strictly scripture study, but thought provoking questions. The questions are broken down by the topic of each chapter. I haven't worked on these yet, but I'm looking forward to it.
      Overall, a decent book. I'd give this author another read, maybe A Gentle Thunder or When God Whispers Your Name?
    • 5/5
      I enjoyed this book had a hard time putting it down bought a few more copy for friends and family so they also could enjoy this book.Max Lucado is a very clever voice when he writes i felt intrenched by his words.I wanted to know more to read the book faster and faster than probably humanly possible.I felt that I was more aware of Jesus who he was and what he stood for not that I had no knowledge before but know it was engrained in my soul. I feel like a better person for having this knowledge a better christian for reading it now I never hesitate to pick up one of Max Lucado 's book I fell in love with the way he writes the way he opened up my imagination and lead me willingly to the knowledge i was seeking 5 thumbs up love love this book have read it more than once.
    • 5/5
      Belief and faith in God are two things that guide many along the righteous path. The scriptures show us that anything is possible; we only need to believe. Unfortunately, that’s easier said than done. It’s hard, sometimes, to believe in something we can’t see, to place our trust in someone we’ve never truly met, but that’s what faith is about, isn’t it? To love God whole-heartedly and place our lives, our trust, and our beliefs within his hands.Using aspects of his own life to show us what the grace of God has done for him, Max Lucado is able to broaden the reader’s understanding of what having faith in Him is like. He breaks things down so that anyone of any age can find significance with the passages he writes. Embedded throughout the book are lessons he’s learned along the way, lessons meant to enrich and fulfill the life he’s lead. With each stroke of the pen, he allows us to understand the sacrifice that our beloved God has made in order for us to life a fulfilling and righteous life.The book is quite thought-provoking and the meaning behind Max’s analogies strike deep within one’s soul. This book will definitely give the reader a thorough understanding of what Jesus Christ went through in order to cleanse of us of our sins. I truly recommend this book for reading and enjoyed reading it very much.
    • 3/5
      In his usual visual and descriptive prose Lucado uses the objects associated with the cruxifiction as springboards for a series of devotional essays. God's love and Christ's suffering offer a lot of inspiration for the Christian life.