Why the Lamb Suffered Silently

The Silence of the Lamb Adrian Rogers An old spiritual about the death of Jesus says that even though he was perfectly innocent and did not deserve to die, “He never said a mumblin’ word” either in protest of his unfair treatment or to defend himself. We need to learn why Jesus stood before his accusers and crucifiers and “opened not his mouth” (Isa. 53:7) and what the silence of the Lamb of God means for us. [read more]( [Free Audiobook: The Biggest Story by Kevin DeYoung]( In The Biggest Story, Kevin DeYoung—a best-selling author and father of nine—leads kids and parents alike on an exciting journey through the Bible. This imaginative retelling of the Bible’s core message will draw children into the biblical story, teaching them that God’s promises are even bigger and better than we think. Today, we are pleased to share the entire audio of The Biggest Story by Kevin DeYoung on The Crossway Podcast. [God Doesn’t Love You Because You’re Special or Good]( Matthew McCullough The difference between the inside and the outside of God’s special love for his people comes down to Jesus. It’s not a contest you win. It’s not a status you earn. It’s a gift you receive. And it comes only when you walk through the gate that Jesus opens for you. [The 5th Commandment Is for Adults Too]( Jen Wilkin Though parents may quote it to small children, the primary audience of the fifth command is adult children. Note the clue to the audience in the blessing that accompanies the command: longevity of life. We might paraphrase the fifth commandment as “Adult children, honor your aging parents whose days have been long upon the land, that your days might be long as well.” [An Introduction to the Person of Christ]( Some people think of Jesus as a great prophet or a wise philosopher; others see him as an important religious leader or a revolutionary. In The Person of Christ, Stephen Wellum challenges these claims as he argues for the divinity of Jesus. In this brief introduction, we are invited to rejoice in the centrality of Christ—who as both God and man reconciles us to God. Related Resources [Explore 3,000+ Articles]( a Free Ebook]( a Free Devotional]( to our Podcast]( for a Free Crossway+ Account]( up for a Free Church Account]( Connect with Us! [Unsubscribe]( | [Subscribe to our newsletter]( | [View in browser]( Crossway is a not-for-profit Christian ministry that exists solely for the purpose of proclaiming the gospel through publishing gospel-centered, Bible-centered content. Learn more or donate today at [crossway.org/about](. You are receiving this email because you signed up to receive updates from Crossway. Crossway 1300 Crescent St.Wheaton, IL 60187 [Add us to your address book](