Next Door Savior: Near Enough to Touch, Strong Enough to Trust

by Max Lucado Narrated by Chris Fabry

Overview

We applaud men for doing good things.

We enshrine God for doing great things.

But what about a man who does God things?

One thing is certain. We can't ignore him. If these moments are factual, if the claim of Christ is actual, then he was, at once, man and God.

The single most significant person who ever lived. Forget MVP. He is the entire league. The head of the parade? Hardly. No one else shares the street. Who comes close? Humanity's best and brightest fade like dime-store rubies next to him.

Dismiss him? We can't. Resist him? Equally difficult. Why would we want to?

Don't we need a God-man Savior? A just-God Jesus could make us, but not understand us. A just-man Jesus could love us, but never save us. But a God-man Jesus?

Near enough to touch. Strong enough to trust. A next door Savior.

Editorial Reviews

bn.com

Master storyteller Max Lucado reflects on the two natures of Christ in an inspiring new book that invites us to embrace the humanity and divinity of the Savior, who is at once God and man.

Publishers Weekly

If Christian publishing phenomenon Lucado has been criticized for anything, it's for repeating the same basic themes in his books: Christ, his death on the cross and the grace and forgiveness offered to those who follow him. This latest doesn't deviate, but somehow manages to make these themes crisp and compelling. The essays, each built around an episode in the life of Jesus, are often unabashedly poignant, at times humorous and always hopeful. Lucado's unique retellings cast Jesus as a compassionate personal friend who isn't put off by anyone's past mistakes. In one essay, Jesus urges a reluctant Matthew (the tax collector) not to ditch his old acquaintances, while Matthew argues "But Jesus, these guys... half of them are on parole. Josh hasn't worn socks since his Bar Mitzvah...." A reach-for-the-hanky story portrays Jesus as "The Trashman," willing to take the burdens of others on himself. Throughout this book-as he has in others-Lucado explores the paradox of Jesus as both fully human and fully divine: "Midwifed by a carpenter. Bathed by a peasant girl. The maker of the world with a bellybutton. The author of the Torah being taught the Torah." Lucado clearly portrays God's love, forgiveness and concern about the smallest details, "for even though he is in heaven, he never left the neighborhood." Solidly grounded in Scripture, drenched in the trademark Lucado anecdotes that have endeared him to legions of fans, this book may be his best in a decade. (Sept. 4) Forecast: With this title Lucado will have 33 million books in print, not including the music, audio and video products that have been spun off his various books. At least one of his titles has appeared on an ECPA bestseller list every month for the last 12 years (and in February, he had 18 different books on the various ECPA lists). Watch for PW's interview with Max Lucado in late August, as part of our "Innovators" series. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940171162986
Publisher:	Nelson, Thomas, Inc.
Publication date:	10/17/2012
Edition description:	Abridged

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Other Books by Max Lucado

Inspirational

On the Anvil, Tyndale House

No Wonder They Call Him the Savior, W Publishing Group

God Came Near, W Publishing Group

Six Hours One Friday, W Publishing Group

The Applause of Heaven, Word

In the Eye of the Storm, Word

And the Angels Were Silent, W Publishing Group

He Still Moves Stones, Word

When God Whispers Your Name, Word

A Gentle Thunder, Word

In the Grip of Grace, Word

The Great House of God, Word

Just Like Jesus, Word

When Christ Comes, Word

He Chose the Nails, Word

Traveling Light, W Publishing Group

A Love Worth Giving, W Publishing Group

 

Children’s Books

Just in Case You Ever Wonder, Tommy Nelson

Tell Me the Story, Crossway

Tell Me the Secrets, Crossway

The Crippled Lamb, Tommy Nelson

Alabaster’s Song, Tommy Nelson

You Are Special, Crossway

Because I Love You, Crossway

Jacob’s Gift, Tommy Nelson

Just the Way You Are, Crossway

All You Ever Need, Crossway

Small Gifts in God’s Hands, Tommy Nelson

With You All the Way, Crossway

You Are Mine, Crossway

He Chose You, Tommy Nelson

If Only I Had a Green Nose, Crossway

Hermie, A Common Caterpillar, Tommy Nelson

Just Like Jesus for Tweens, Tommy Nelson

 

Gift Books

God’s Inspirational Promises, Word

The Greatest Moments, Word

Let the Journey Begin, Word

The Cross, W Publishing Group

The Gift for All People, Multnomah

Grace for the Moment, J. Countryman

In the Footsteps of Jesus, Tyndale

America Looks Up, W Publishing Group

Traveling Light Journal, W Publishing Group

One Incredible Moment, J. Countryman

Just for You, W Publishing Group

Safe in the Shepherd’s Arms, J. Countryman

Traveling Light for Mothers, W Publishing Group

God Thinks You’re Wonderful, J. Countryman

Just Like Jesus Devotional, W Publishing Group

 

Fiction

An Angel’s Story, W Publishing Group

The Christmas Child, W Publishing Group

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