'At the heart of the Christian message is a collection of abstract nouns: love; sin; forgiveness; grace. It is quite difficult to explain what the gospel message is without using some or all of those words. But the problem with abstract nouns is that when we use them, we assume that the person we are talking to understands them, and not only that, we assume that they have the same understanding of the word that we do…' Lent is traditionally a time of repentance, fasting and prayer as we prepare to celebrate our salvation at Easter. Through daily readings and reflections from Ash Wednesday to Easter Day, Amy Scott Robinson explores different biblical images of repentance, sin, forgiveness and grace, bringing them together in Holy Week as a lens through which to view Christ's work of reconciliation on the cross.

Scriptural metaphors of grace explored for Lent through daily Bible readings, accompanied by reflections by Amy Scott Robinson.

Amy Scott Robinson

Images of Grace_ebook

‘At the heart of the Christian message is a collection of abstract nouns: love; sin; forgiveness; grace. It is quite difficult to explain what the gospel message is without using some or all of those words. But the problem with abstract nouns is that when we use them, we assume that the person we are talking to understands them, and not only that, we assume that they have the same understanding of the word that we do…’  
  
  
Lent is traditionally a time of repentance, fasting and prayer as we prepare to celebrate our salvation at Easter. Through daily readings and reflections from Ash Wednesday to Easter Day, Amy Scott Robinson explores different biblical images of repentance, sin, forgiveness and grace, bringing them together in Holy Week as a lens through which to view Christ’s work of reconciliation on the cross.

• Lent book purchasers • Lent study groups • Those who study the Bible regularly • Those who prefer to commit only to a specific programme of study • Creative people looking for a devotional which will lead them into imaginative response • New Daylight and other Bible reading notes subscribers • Church leaders and home group leaders

• Explores and links together a wide range of biblical images to help the reader better visualise and understand key Christian concepts • Sheds new light on the concepts of sin, repentance, forgiveness and grace through exploring the scriptural metaphors of washing, removing, covering, sacrifice and debt • Each daily entry includes a Bible reading, reflection, prayer and final prompt for reflection or action • A devotional whose focus on imagery particularly lends itself to further creative response from the reader through art, journalling and poetry • Includes questions and suggestions for individual and group study • Videos available of the author being interviewed and reading extracts from her work to give a flavour of the key themes

'At the heart of the Christian message is a collection of abstract nouns: love; sin; forgiveness; grace. It is quite difficult to explain what the gospel message is without using some or all of those words. But the problem with abstract nouns is that when we use them, we assume that the person we are talking to understands them, and not only that, we assume that they have the same understanding of the word that we do…' Lent is traditionally a time of repentance, fasting and prayer as we prepare to celebrate our salvation at Easter. Through daily readings and reflections from Ash Wednesday to Easter Day, Amy Scott Robinson explores different biblical images of repentance, sin, forgiveness and grace, bringing them together in Holy Week as a lens through which to view Christ's work of reconciliation on the cross. 'Amy is an expert storyteller, a well of emotion and reflection, and a follower of Jesus with a deep, genuine hunger for the reality of God.' Adrian Plass, author and speaker

\["BRF Lent Book for 2023","These daily readings unpack the gospel message of repentance, sin, forgiveness and grace","You'll prepare your heart as you journey towards Easter"\]

This book is rich in accessible biblical scholarship and insight. It brings the reader's attention to a variety of passages and it is refreshing to read a Lent Book that encourages the reader to look at a variety of passages from across the whole of Christian scripture. The combination of a well-considered reflection, a question and, a suitable prayer for each day make this book the perfect companion for Lent.'

__The Rev'd Canon Michael Robinson (no relation!), Bishops’ Chaplain &amp; Canon Theologian of St Edmundsbury Cathedral__

‘Amy is an expert storyteller, a well of emotion and reflection, and a follower of Jesus with a deep, genuine hunger for the reality of God.’

__Adrian Plass, author and speaker__

Exploring different biblical images of repentance, sin, forgiveness and grace, these daily readings and reflections for Lent will help you prepare your heart as you celebrate the risen Christ.

Corinne M Flynn

Beautiful, thought provoking meditations with contemporary slant.

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