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The Gospel of John is a most remarkable book, written by one who enjoyed a special closeness to the Lord Jesus Christ. It is John who is described as ‘the disciple whom Jesus loved’, even though he loves all who are his disciples. Not surprisingly, John provides us with a rich picture of Jesus’ person and work. Towards the end of this Gospel, John tells us why he wrote it: ‘that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name’.

This present volume is concerned with only a single chapter of the Gospel, chapter 11, which is one of the most precious of them all, showing us one glorious thing after another about Jesus. We are feasted with A Sight of the Saviour in a wonderfully comprehensive way, and we focus here upon nineteen matchless truths about him.

Title

A Sight of the Saviour
Author(s)

Richard Brooks
ISBN

9781783973187
Format

Paperback
Publisher

Evangelical Press
Bible Book

John
Audience

Adults
Pages

144
Published

11/01/2022

Richard Brooks

Richard Brooks studied theology at Cambridge and trained for the Christian ministry in Bristol. His pastorates included York Evangelical Church and The Dales Evangelical Church, Matlock. Married to Jennifer, they have four married sons and many grandchildren. Now retired, they live in Bromsgrove, where they are members of Welcome Hall Evangelical Church, Catshill.

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Overall rating

4.7 based on 3 reviews

A heart-warming study of a precious part of the gospel

A focus on Christ is crucial for a healthy Christian life, and so the Gospels ought to play a major part in our Bible reading and study. In the Gospel of John, for example, we have a rich picture of Christ in his divine and his human natures. For this particular study Richard Brooks concentrates on John 11, the account of the raising of Lazarus. Brooks carefully works through the chapter, taking a few verses at a time and drawing out of them some glorious fundamental truths about the Saviour’s person and work. Among other features of the Lord’s life, Brooks considers his sovereignty, his love, his intercession, and his power. He examines Christ’s delaying going to Lazarus until he has already died, a passage which has puzzled many Christians, and also deals helpfully with the Lord’s interactions with Martha and Mary which are so pastorally illuminating. The Saviour’s loving control of life and death are clearly expounded. These chapters may well have been preached first of all and Brooks is always applying the biblical text in pastorally sensitive ways. The evangelistic thrust of the chapter is not overlooked. This is a heart-warming study of a precious part of the gospel witness to the Saviour.

David McKay, The Covenanter Witness

A Sight of the Saviour

This is a heart-warming study of a precious part of the gospel witness to the Saviour.

D. Mckay, The Covenanter Witness

The 11th chapter of John’s Gospel is a beautiful account of Jesus dealing gently with a family of believers and this book will help readers go deeper into it. 19 short chapters helpfully consider a few verses each. Death is something we don’t like to think about, but the raising of Lazarus shows that death is not the end for those whom Jesus loves. The author, Richard Brooks, deals sensitively with the text – I had not considered before that Martha’s theologically correct statement in v24 reflects some unbelief on her part on what Jesus is willing and able to do in the here and now. Jesus’ challenging question of v26 “Do you believe this?” is not just addressed to Martha but to everyone. Brooks includes applications for both Christians and non–Christians, and so this book would make a good gift to a church attender who does not yet follow Jesus. For the Christian, it is good to be reminded Jesus’ care and love for his people, as shown here with Martha, Mary and Lazarus, especially as he was on his way to die for the people (v50).

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