The Last Word
Published on 1. January 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-1-85792-079-6 (ISBN)
Description
When someone respected and well known dies we consider their final words to be important and significant, a distillation of that person's wisdom throughout their life. The most important last words spoken were spoken by Jesus to disciples who were to be his witnesses, taking the gospel to the whole world.
Jesus' teaching and example investigated here are not strictly 'his last words'* but his meeting in the 'upper room' was the last time he saw his disciples together before being arrested and put to death.
If these were just the words of a man they would be significant; the wonder is that Jesus knew exactly what was going to happen and so carefully prepared his church for what was going to come. We are seperated by two thousand years from this event, yet there is a real sense in which we are also in that room, able to learn from his last words.
Jesus' teaching and example investigated here are not strictly 'his last words'* but his meeting in the 'upper room' was the last time he saw his disciples together before being arrested and put to death.
If these were just the words of a man they would be significant; the wonder is that Jesus knew exactly what was going to happen and so carefully prepared his church for what was going to come. We are seperated by two thousand years from this event, yet there is a real sense in which we are also in that room, able to learn from his last words.
Reviews / Votes
"Benn's book deals with the five chapters in John's Gospel, chs. 13-17, recording the last words and deeds of Jesus. They are all in short sections written in a manner in which the young Christian can easily follow. They could be read on a daily basis with good profit. A short study guide broadens their scope for the Bible study group. The book is non-controversial, warmly written and 'chatty' in the best sense. The author has gone to the heart of these chapters and gives the reader a feel for some of the great heights and depths found in this part of John . . . well worth reading and praying through." -- Rev J F Dunn, English Churchman "I want to recommend this book in the highest possible terms. As I read it and it is not a book any thoughtful Christian will want or be able to read rapidly - I was constantly being challenged regarding my own devotional life. The title refers not, as might be assumed, to the words of Christ from the cross, but to the extended and intensive instruction of the Twelve by Jesus (recorded in John chapters 13-17) in the hours immediately preceding his arrest and crucifixion.Wallace Benn has identified the themes of the Lord's discourse here as: The Last Demonstration (of love), the Last Question Time, the Last Gift and Last Perspective. It is a compelling and gripping analysis. But I would commend the book if only for one of these themes, viz. Benn's treatment of the Lord's teaching concerning the Person and Work of the Holy Spirit (The Last Gift). For me this is quite the most illuminating and precious section of quite excellent study." -- CLC Book Reviews
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Language
English
Place of publication
Tain
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 130 mm
Width: 198 mm
Weight
170 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85792-079-6 (9781857920796)
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Wallace Benn
The Last Word
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01/2012
Christian Focus Publications Ltd
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Wallace Benn is the retired Bishop of Lewes in the Church of England. Previously he was the pastor of a large Anglican Church and is in demand as a conference speaker at events such as New Word Alive and New Horizons.