The Seven Next Words of Christ

by Stanford, Shane

• ISBN13: 9780687498215
• ISBN10: 068749821X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-04-01
• Publisher: Abingdon Pr

Summary

Includes Study GuideWe often hear about the Seven Last Words of Christ. Rarely, though, do we focus in the same way on what Christ said after the Resurrection as he surprised, consoled, rebuked, and inspired his followers through seven powerful encounters'”what Shane Stanford calls the Seven Next Words of Christ.'œIn a warm and intimate way the author uses stories from his own life and experience to make the continuing power of Christ more real and accessible to any earnest believer.' -J. Ellsworth Kalas, author of Parables from the Back Side'œShane Stanford demonstrates that the 'seven next words of Christ' are not just ancient sayings but living words. This book left me listening for the next words the risen Christ would speak to me.' -Michael E. Williams, editor of The Storyteller's Companion to the Bible 'œShane Stanford breathes life into the Easter faith with his lively exploration of the 'Seven Next Words' of Christ, words full of resurrection surprise and vitality that will reinvigorate your faith that 'Christ is Risen, he has risen indeed.'' -William H. Willimon, author of Sinning Like a Christian

Table of Contents

Introduction	9	(4)
Preface: Last Words First	13	(4)
The First Word: Who are you looking for?	17	(10)
The Second Word: Greetings Don't be afraid	27	(8)
The Third Word: What are you so concerned about?	35	(8)
The Fourth Word: Peace be with you	43	(10)
The Fifth Word: Go into the world	53	(10)
The Sixth Word: Have you caught any fish?	63	(8)
The Seventh Word: Wait for the gift	71	(10)
Afterword: First Words Last	81	(4)
Study Guide	85	(10)
Works Cited	95	(2)
Acknowledgments	97