These 31 meditations on the riches of God become man are not
difficult to understand, but are quite substantial fare for the person hungry for
meaning this holiday season. The book is small and the readings are short
enough to finish in a 15 minute period while chewing slowing the 3 pages given
for each meditation. Each chapter begins with one or more scripture verses, and
then elaborates with reference to the appropriate scriptures.
An example of the depth of this book is found in Chapter 12:
To Bring Judgment. Here the authors give
a very good explanation for the appearance of opposing views on judgment by
drawing attention to the context of different audiences. In John 9 Jesus is speaking to the Pharisees
who have hardened their hearts in unbelief and in John 12 he is speaking to
believers who are slow to confess him for fear of being thrown out of the
synagogue. To the one he says “For judgment I have come into this world” and to
the other, he confronts their guilt and calls them to repentance so they will
not be judged by His word in the last day.
The apparent contradiction in Chapter 21: To Bring A Sword is also
resolved by this same technique, looking at the context for Luke 1:79 and
Matthew 10:34.
Not many people are interested today in theology, but this
short book should deepen your worship this Christmas as you are reminded again
of the awesome reality of our union with Christ and the brotherly affection and
care for those who call upon his name.
