Christopher Ash Boeken

Life can be hard, and sometimes it seems like God doesn't even care. When faced with difficult trials, many people have resonated with the book of Job--the story of a man who lost nearly everything, seemingly abandoned by God.In this thorough and accessible commentary, Christopher Ash helps us glean encouragement from God's Word by directing our attention to the final explanation and ultimate resolution of Job's story: the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Intended to equip pastors to preach Job's important message, this commentary highlights God's grace and wisdom in the midst of redemptive suffering.Taking a staggeringly honest look at our broken world and the trials that we often face, Ash helps us see God's sovereign purposes for adversity and the wonderful hope that Christians have in Christ.

Exploring the profound question of suffering among Christians, the book draws insights from the biblical story of Job. It delves into the complexities of faith and divine love in the face of adversity, offering a thoughtful examination of why suffering occurs even for the faithful. Through this lens, the author provides a deeper understanding of the relationship between God and humanity, encouraging readers to reflect on their own experiences of pain and resilience.

Exploring the complexities of modern relationships, the book examines the decline of commitment in marriage and the societal shift towards cohabitation and casual partnerships. It highlights the paradox of high expectations for love amid rising divorce rates and diminishing public commitment. Christopher Ash argues that the true purpose of marriage transcends sexual intimacy, emphasizing the importance of serving God together. By understanding marriage as a partnership that fosters love, friendship, and societal order, readers can rediscover the essential value of faithfulness.

In this Advent journey through Luke 1 ‚"‚€‚" 2, Christopher Ash brings these familiar passages to life with fresh insight, colour and depth.As you soak up the Scriptures, you'll experience the joy of Christmas through the eyes of those who witnessed it first hand‚"‚€‚"from Mary and Elizabeth to the Shepherds and Simeon. This devotional will help you to celebrate afresh the arrival of the long-awaited Messiah in history, and learn what it means to wait for him with joyful expectation today.Each day's reading includes a short reflection, a prayer, a carol, and space to journal, helping you to treasure the Lord Jesus in your heart in the hectic run-up to Christmas.

Praying the Psalms in Christ Integrating the Psalms into the Bible story Teaching the Psalms

This study of Psalm 119 is the first in a series that studies the culture of preaching and teaching, and highlights the place of joy in God's word as the centre of our experience of faith. Study questions at the end of each chapter make it ideal for personal or group study.

Thousands of people leave Christian ministry every month. They have not lost their love for Christ, or their desire to serve him. But for one reason or another, they are exhausted and simply cannot carry on. Christopher Ash knows this experience all too well. As a pastor of a growing church, and then in his role training people for ministry, he has found himself on the edge of burnout a number of times, and has pastored many younger ministers who have reached the end of their tether. His wisdom has been distilled into this short, accessible book, in which he reveals a neglected biblical truth and seven keys that flow from it. Understood properly, and built into our lives as Christians who are zealous to serve the Lord, they will serve to protect us from burnout, and keep us working for God's kingdom and glory.

Christopher Ash and Steve Midgley explore the root and character of human anger, examine the righteous anger of God, and offer readers practical wisdom about the way the gospel can gradually transform a heart of anger into a heart filled with the love of God.