The Word Has Come Down

Lent holds a central place in the worship of many Christians. After the joyful celebrations of Christmas and Epiphany it is vital for Christians to set aside time to repent meditate and reflect on the fact that Jesus' life was a buildup to the ultimate sacrifice of himself on the Cross for our sins.<b><i>In The Word Has Come Down</i></b> Huener guides participants through the ashes of repentance of Ash Wednesday journeying through the Last Supper of Maundy Thursday and the crucifixion of Good Friday culminating in the revelation of the risen Jesus at Easter. Along the way Huener stops to look at each of the main characters in these events people like Caiaphas Peter Judas Pontius Pilate and the women at the tomb allowing each one to tell their side of the story. Huener explores each character in detail allowing each one to flesh out this central event in Christian history.Whether used for congregational worship small group study or personal Lenten devotions The Word Has Come Down will draw its readers into the beauty agony and triumph of Lent and Easter.<b>Beth Huener</b> is the pastor of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Oregon Ohio a suburb of Toledo. She has also served at other Lutheran parishes in Ohio and West Virginia.