{"product_id":"2940013747432","title":"Of First Importance: He Died and Was Buried (2012 Florida College Annual Lectures)","description":"From the foreword: The theme for the 2012 Florida College Lectureship is “Of First\u003cbr\u003eImportance: He Died and Was Buried.” These studies in the crucifixion\u003cbr\u003eof Jesus bring our minds back to the central event of history.\u003cbr\u003eDisciples of Jesus Christ understand the “first importance” of\u003cbr\u003ethe cross and its message for believers. The suffering of the Lord’s\u003cbr\u003eservant is beautifully pictured in prophecy (Isa. 53). The death of\u003cbr\u003ethe Lamb of God at Calvary stands as the supreme manifestation of\u003cbr\u003eGod’s love for mankind, even “while we were yet sinners” (Rom. 5:8).\u003cbr\u003eThrough his sacrifice we have “redemption, the forgiveness of our\u003cbr\u003etrespasses, according to the riches of His grace” (Eph. 1:7). With his\u003cbr\u003eprecious blood the Lord purchased a people to be his church (Acts\u003cbr\u003e20:28; Rev. 5:9-10). In this message and in the hope that it provides,\u003cbr\u003ewe find the greatest power for living (Gal. 1:20). There is no more\u003cbr\u003eperfect example of humility and a servant’s heart than the humble\u003cbr\u003eobedience rendered by Jesus as he went to the cross (Phil. 2:8).\u003cbr\u003eWhat could be more important to believers than this glorious\u003cbr\u003emessage of “Jesus Christ, and Him crucified”? What message is\u003cbr\u003emore desperately needed by a lost and dying world? What better\u003cbr\u003eway to be motivated and strengthened in our service to the Lord\u003cbr\u003ethan to reflect upon his sacrificial death?\u003cbr\u003eThis great theme is fundamental to our faith, central to the gospel\u003cbr\u003emessage, timeless in its appeal, and always relevant in its application.\u003cbr\u003eMay these lessons on the death of our Savior strengthen\u003cbr\u003eand motivate us as we live for him and proclaim his good news!","brand":"Florida College Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47083071275248,"sku":"2940013747432","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940013747432_p0.jpg?v=1763589719","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940013747432","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}