Pleased to Dwell: A Biblical Introduction to the Incarnation - Softcover

Mead, Peter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1781914265 ISBN 13: 9781781914267

Publisher: Christian Focus, 2015

Synopsis

At the centre of heaven is Christ, lovingly adored as the forever Lord of all. At the centre of Christmas is Christ, frail and cradled in the tender arms of a young mother. How can the two be put together? Heavenly glory and human frailty? That is the real wonder of Christmas. Pleased to Dwell is an energetic biblical introduction to Christmas. It is an invitation to ponder the Incarnation, and a God who was please to dwell with us.

Building anticipation with the great themes of the Old Testament, enjoying the remarkably distinct birth narratives of Matthew, then Luke, before surveying some great New Testament passages, Pleased to Dwell is an engaging introduction to the wonder of the Word becoming flesh and dwelling among us. This book offers a wealth of ideas for preachers, an easy access mini-reference tool for Bible students, and an enjoyable cover-to-cover read for everyone. Twenty-four short chapters would make a great advent devotional, but this book is not just for Christmas. God's Son stepped into our world and that changes every day of the year!

About this title

About the Author:

Peter Mead is director of Cor Deo, a mentored ministry training programme based in Chippenham, England. He is on the leadership team of a church plant and leads the Bible Teachers & Preachers Networks at the European Leadership Forum.

Review:

What a really useful resource! As I read through it, I found that ideas for carol service talks just kept leaping off its pages. (Rico Tice ~ Author, Christianity Explored & Associate Minister at All Souls Church, Langham Place, London)

This book is written with clarity and freshness and flows in a way that makes reading enjoyable as well as a blessing... I recommend it highly. (Stephen McQuoid ~ General Director of Gospel Literature Outreach, Motherwell, Scotland)

Through a clear and accessible explanation of the profound miracle of the incarnation... An ideal introduction to a profound theme - and a great Christmas present! (Jonathan Lamb ~ Keswick Ministries, CEO and minister-at-large)

This book is perfect food for the heart for all of us who long for a richer understanding of the birth of The King! (Joseph M. Stowell ~ President, Cornerstone University, Grand Rapids, Michigan)

In this book we see the profound truths of the incarnation presented in a way that makes the Bible and its truth come alive. And, best of all, it is presented in an engaging style that makes it accessible to ordinary laypersons. (Ajith Fernando ~ Teaching Director, Youth for Christ, Sri Lanka)

Since "Christianity is a faith with Christmas in its DNA" (16) and the reality of the Incarnation permeates every day, Mead has written what he describes as a "Biblical Introduction to Christmas". However, more than a mere unwrapping of the Nativity narratives, this book is an open invitation to ponder the wonder that God was pleased to dwell with us. I would recommend this book - at any time of the year! Readers will become better acquainted with the "big picture" and will certainly have a better appreciation and understanding of the Incarnation. The sections working through the Nativity narratives will grip and captivate readers with the reality of the Incarnation and evoke wonder and praise. The Incarnation: a doctrine for life, not just for Christmas! (Andrew Green, Deacon, Newtownards Reformed Presbyterian Church, Northern Ireland - Writing for Affinity)

... a readable and gripping survey of the miracle that is the incarnation... packed with content, had me scurrying through the biblical texts to see more of my dear Saviour. (Evangelical Magazine of Wales)

About this edition

• Publisher: Christian Focus
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1781914265
• ISBN 13: 9781781914267
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224