{"product_id":"people-who-met-jesus-ronald-j-lavin-9780788023477","title":"People Who Met Jesus: Another Look at the Suffering, Death, and Resurrection of the Lord","description":"\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeople Who Met Jesus\u003c\/b\u003e is a book that will command the undivided attention of readers who yearn to know more of the significance of their relationship to the risen Lord. By delving in depth into the words and experiences of both well-known and cameo biblical characters, readers will come to a greater appreciation of the life-pervading influence of their relationship to the living Lord.\u003c\/i\u003e (from the Introduction)\u003cbr\u003e Reuben T. Swanson\u003cbr\u003e Former Secretary\u003cbr\u003e Evangelical Lutheran Church in America \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the latest installment of his popular series examining the basics of the Christian faith, Ron Lavin takes another look at the final days of Jesus' life on earth through the eyes of the people whose lives were changed by their encounters with the Lord. Lavin examines their stories, both familiar and little-known, and highlights how their experiences intersect our lives. By telling the story of Jesus, they point us toward God. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeople Who Met Jesus\u003c\/i\u003e is an ideal Lenten group study resource -- each chapter includes questions for stimulating discussion. It's also excellent for adult Sunday school or new member classes throughout the year, as well as for sermon preparation or personal meditation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRon Lavin \u003c\/b\u003eis the award-winning author of more than 20 books, including the CSS titles \u003ci\u003eTurning Griping Into Gratitude\u003c\/i\u003e (on the Psalms) and \u003ci\u003eWay To Grow \u003c\/i\u003e (on small group dynamics). He is the former Pastor-Director of Evangelical Outreach for the Lutheran Church in America, and pastored five thriving congregations, all of which grew substantially under his leadership. Lavin is a popular speaker and church consultant on evangelism and small groups.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ronald J. Lavin, Ron Lavin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0788023470\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780788023477\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CSS Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/01\/2006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 130\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.42lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 6.26w x 0.33d","brand":"Ronald J. Lavin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44044039422207,"sku":"9780788023477","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c6e4022f-a08a-4590-b597-163f274e26ee.jpg?v=1684970576","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/people-who-met-jesus-ronald-j-lavin-9780788023477","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}