He Chose the Nails

What God Did to Win Your Heart

Max Lucado

• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Year: 2012
• eBook ISBN: 9781418515546
• Topic: Theology & Religion
• Subtopic: Personal Success

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."

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Dedication
• Contents
• Acknowledgments
• 1. You Did This for Me?
• 2. “I Will Bear Your Dark Side”: God’s Promise In the Soldiers’ Spit
• 3. “I Loved You Enough to Become One of You”: God’s Promise In the Crown of Thorns
• 4. “I Forgive You”: God’s Promise In the Nails
• 5. “I Will Speak to You In Your Language”: God’s Promise Through the Sign
• 6. “I Will Let You Choose”: God’s Promise Through the Two Crosses
• 7. “I Will Not Abandon You”: God’s Promise In the Path
• 8. “I Will Give You My Robe”: God’s Promise In the Garment
• 9. “I Invite You Into My Presence”: God’s Promise Through the Torn Flesh
• 10. “I Understand Your Pain”: God’s Promise In the Wine-Soaked Sponge
• 11. “I Have Redeemed You, and I Will Keep You”: God’s Promise In the Blood and Water
• 12. “I Will Love You Forever”: God’s Promise In the Cross
• 13. “I Can Turn Your Tragedy Into Triumph”: God’s Promise In the Burial Clothing
• 14. “I Have Won the Victory”: God’s Promise In the Empty Tomb
• 15. What Will You Leave At the Cross?
• Final Words
• Notes
• Study Guide