Making Sense of the Cross Participant Book

Listen in on a conversation between two people having an open and candid discussion about the cross. One assumes the role of teacher or coach, someone who has had the time and opportunity to study the faith in some depth. The other is curious, knows a little bit about the faith, and brings a lot of questions: So what's with the cross? What does the cross say about God? What's the big deal? Did Jesus have to die?

Introduction

Chapter 1: A Man Hanging on a Tree

Chapter 2: Portraits and Perspectives

Chapter 3: Ransom and Victory

Chapter 4: Substitution, Satisfaction, and Sacrifice

Chapter 5: Example and Encouragement

Chapter 6: Event and Experience

David J. Lose is senior pastor at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is the author of Preaching at the Crossroads (2013), and the Making Sense book series, including Making Sense of Martin Luther (2017), Making Sense of the Cross (2011), Making Sense of the Christian Faith (2010), and Making Sense of Scripture (2009). He speaks widely in the United States and abroad on preaching, Christian faith in a postmodern world, and biblical interpretation.