The Compassionate Christ: Draw Near to the Risen Savior

· Thomas Nelson · Narrated by Nancy Peterson
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About this audiobook

Witness the abundant love of Jesus.

Too often, Christians and non-Christians alike view Jesus as someone who is far off, aloof, judging their misdeeds, and unwilling to embrace them until they have sorted out their lives and figured out their faults. But that distorted perception could hardly be further from the truth. The beautiful reality is that Christ is kinder and gentler, more tender and more caring, more loving and more compassionate than we have ever hoped (or dared) to imagine.

In The Compassionate Christ author Sherri Hughes-Gragg invites you to embark on a transformative journey to witness firsthand the abundant and welcoming love of Jesus. Through emotive storytelling, a form of fictional narrative that mixes biblical history with Scripture, Sherri transports you back in time to vividly bring to life the biblical stories of Jesus' interactions with people. For thirty-one days you will walk alongside the Savior, witness miraculous healings and events, and experience His compassion and mercy by thinking and feeling along with the people whose lives have been instantly transformed by His love and grace. Your heart will be warmed as these stories help you:

  • Encounter the kindness and grace of Jesus in a whole new way
  • Realize the breadth and depth of the love and forgiveness your Savior offers
  • Feel a first-person experience of what it might have been like to walk with Jesus when He was on the earth

The Compassionate Christ invites you to step into the shoes of men and women who experienced Jesus' radical love and acceptance. These stories highlight Jesus as a figure of unparalleled kindness who offers His tender, loving presence to us today. Draw closer to Jesus—the One who still welcomes you to Himself and lavishes His grace upon you.

A glossary can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download.

About the author

Sherri Hughes-Gragg is the author or coauthor of nine books, including Advent: The Story of Christmas, The Compassionate Christ, and the From Where I Stand Bible study series. Her unique storytelling, rooted in cultural and historical research, immerses readers in some of the most riveting moments in Scripture. A cancer survivor and mother of five adult children, Sherri writes about love, mercy, and compassion from her historic home near Nashville, TN.

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