While I admire John MacArthur for his doctrinal orthodoxy and his willingness to stand for Biblical truth, however unpopular that may make him, what I most admire about him is his remarkable ability to teach from the Scriptures. I have found few people who are better able to carefully and accurately exposit God’s Word. Because of this ee has become one of my most trusted teachers.
The Murder of Jesus showcases exactly what I most admire about MacArthur. The Murder of Jesus is a fascinating study of last hours of Jesus’ life, beginning with the Last Supper and concluding with his death. It is no coincidence that I decided to read this book around the time that The Passion of the Christ was released for it covers the same period of time, though in far greater detail and with superior accuracy. The book is filled with interesting insights concerning the plot to kill Jesus and the way the story unfolded. The author’s research leads us through all of the gospels, many of the prophecies concerning Jesus’ death and even into the writings of early historians. While he covers the events, he also shows the theological importance of each of them, whether there were in fulfillment of prophecies or because they supported Jesus’ claim to divinity.
I would unreservedly recommend this book to anyone who is seeking a deeper understanding of the meaning of Jesus’ death. If you have seen The Passion of the Christ and are looking for answers to your questions about the movie, you could not do much better than this book - it is the best treatment of the subject I have found outside of the Bible.
Title: The Murder of Jesus
Author: John MacArthur
Published: 2000
Comments (3) »
1. nekeya
April 18, 2007
5:03 AM
john macarthur study of the gospel is insightful and keenly accurate. Truly a man blessed through The Holy Spirit.
2. nekeya
April 18, 2007
5:04 AM
john macarthur study of the gospel is insightful and keenly accurate. Truly a man blessed through The Holy Spirit.
3. Brandon
April 18, 2007
9:53 PM
I read this book when I was a Senior in high school (3.5 years ago). The most influential element from this book in my life was how he threaded God’s sovereignty throughout the passion week. I distinctly remember the chapter on “The Kangaroo Court.” It was great for me in a time when the theme of God’s sovereignty had been a recurring one in my life through preaching, studying and fellowship.
This book is not novel. It should not be. It is faithful to Scripture. It is depicting. It points to Christ and all He came to do, as well as the sovereign hand of God that rules over (and in spite of) the scheming of sinful men!