Why did Jesus have to die? English 1 Samuel presents us with

1 Samuel presents us with a wonderful picture of Jesus

Luke offers joyful certainty not just that God's kingdom is perfect

He shows us how we can enjoy the same source of power as our Lord and the early church when we learn to "just ask" and depend on our heavenly Father as they did

and purpose in the very sorrow that they are experiencing

• The powerful witness of Paul and Silas

Why did Jesus have to die? English 1 Samuel presents us withOur culture ignores it. Many within the church seem to be almost embarrassed by it. Many others understand that the cross of Christ is at the very heart of Christian faith and life. This short, readable book explains clearly and simply what the Bible, and Jesus himself, says about the cross, and how Christians should understand it today. Part of the Questions Christians Ask series: a range of short, simple books designed to help Christians understand