Why Did Jesus Have to Die? [Large Print]

Andrew Weitze on August 14, 2025

  • Publication Date: 12/16/2025
  • Binding: Paperback
  • ISBN: 9781791040635

Unpacking the meaning of the cross.

The New Testament authors didn’t settle on one meaning of the crucifixion but instead offered a dozen or more metaphors to explain how it saves, but often without a clear explanation of how Jesus’s death accomplishes the saving work they describe. Because of this vagueness, wrapping our minds around the logic and meaning of the cross can cause us to miss the full impact it can have on our daily lives.

Why Did Jesus Have to Die? is written to help make sense of the crucifixion, to listen for how God might speak to us through it, and that we might say, along with Paul, “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.” (Galatians 2:20).

In addition to the book, other study components include a Leader Guide and DVD.

Why Did Jesus Have to Die?

Andrew Weitze on August 14, 2025

  • Publication Date: 12/16/2025
  • Binding: Hardback
  • ISBN: 9781791040611

Unpacking the meaning of the cross.

The New Testament authors didn’t settle on one meaning of the crucifixion but instead offered a dozen or more metaphors to explain how it saves, but often without a clear explanation of how Jesus’s death accomplishes the saving work they describe. Because of this vagueness, wrapping our minds around the logic and meaning of the cross can cause us to miss the full impact it can have on our daily lives.

Why Did Jesus Have to Die? is written to help make sense of the crucifixion, to listen for how God might speak to us through it, and that we might say, along with Paul, “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.” (Galatians 2:20).

In addition to the book, other study components include a Leader Guide and DVD.

Why Did Jesus Have to Die? DVD

Andrew Weitze on August 14, 2025

  • Publication Date: 12/16/2025
  • Binding: DVD
  • ISBN: 9781791040666, 9781791040666

Unpacking the meaning of the cross.

In six engaging video sessions, the DVD features Adam Hamilton teaching Why Did Jesus Have to Die?. It is designed to be used with the book and Leader Guide. All sessions are closed captioned.

The New Testament authors didn’t settle on one meaning of the crucifixion but instead offered a dozen or more metaphors to explain how it saves, but often without a clear explanation of how Jesus’s death accomplishes the saving work they describe. Because of this vagueness, wrapping our minds around the logic and meaning of the cross can cause us to miss the full impact it can have on our daily lives.

Why Did Jesus Have to Die? is written to help make sense of the crucifixion, to listen for how God might speak to us through it, and that we might say, along with Paul, “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.” (Galatians 2:20).

Why Did Jesus Have to Die? Leader Guide

Andrew Weitze on August 14, 2025

  • Publication Date: 12/16/2025
  • Binding: Paperback
  • ISBN: 9781791040642, 9781791040642

Unpacking the meaning of the cross.

The Leader Guide contains discussion questions and session plans for a six-week study of Why Did Jesus Have to Die?. It includes opening and closing prayers, optional activities, and weekly session goals. It is designed to be used with the book and DVD.

The New Testament authors didn’t settle on one meaning of the crucifixion but instead offered a dozen or more metaphors to explain how it saves, but often without a clear explanation of how Jesus’s death accomplishes the saving work they describe. Because of this vagueness, wrapping our minds around the logic and meaning of the cross can cause us to miss the full impact it can have on our daily lives.

Why Did Jesus Have to Die? is written to help make sense of the crucifixion, to listen for how God might speak to us through it, and that we might say, along with Paul, “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.” (Galatians 2:20).

Confronting the Controversies – Leader’s Guide

Andrew Weitze on August 14, 2025

  • Binding: Saddle Stiched
  • ISBN: 9780687346103
  • Publication Date: 05/01/2005, 05/01/2005, 05/01/2005, 05/01/2005

Biblical Perspective on Tough Issues

Confronting the Controversies is a 7-session group study of
“tough issues” based on Adam Hamilton’s sermons on these topics. The
study is designed as a “fishing expedition,” with tools and helps that
will enable congregations to make the study a church and community wide
outreach event, including sermon starters and promotion aids. The seven
sessions are:

The Separation of Church and State
Creation and Evolution in the Public Schools
The Death Penalty
Euthanasia
Prayer in Public Schools
Abortion
Homosexuality

The Leader’s Guide gives tips on setting up and facilitating a group, getting the most out of each session, and coordinating with church-wide activities. Includes reproducible worksheets, brief summaries of session content, discussion questions, and activities.

Prepare the Way for the Lord [Paperback]

Andrew Weitze on November 22, 2024

  • Binding: Paperback
  • ISBN: 9781791035020
  • Publication Date: 09/17/2024

Prepare to receive Christ this Advent with the message of John the Baptist and best-selling author and pastor Adam Hamilton in Prepare the Way for the Lord.

For centuries, Christians have turned to the story and message of John the Baptist in the weeks leading up to Christmas. In Prepare the Way for the Lord: Advent and the Message of John the Baptist, best-selling author and pastor Adam Hamilton explores the Advent themes of John’s life and ministry, and how John calls all followers of Jesus to prepare our hearts for his coming.

In each of the Gospels, the story of Jesus is intertwined with that of his cousin John, the one whom the prophets foretold would come to “prepare the way of the Lord.” When we hear the message of John the Baptist, it makes us and our world ready to receive Christ.

Chapter topics include:
1. A People Prepared for the Lord
2. God Is Gracious
3. The Fruit of Repentance
4. Witnesses Testifying to the Light

To use Prepare the Way for the Lord as a four-week Advent study, additional components include a comprehensive Leader Guide and DVD/Video sessions featuring Adam Hamilton.

The book includes a link to free downloadable teaching resources for children and youth.

    The Message of Jesus Sermon and Worship Download

    Hank Hayes on October 9, 2024

    • Format: Electronic Download
    • ISBN: 9781791034276
    • Publication Date: 12/03/24

    ONLY AVAILABLE AT COKESBURY
    The Message of Jesus: Words That Changed the World Sermon and Worship Series Download provides everything you need for a Lenten sermon series, complete with sermon outlines, hymn suggestions, and worship helps. It contains resources for each of Lent’s six Sundays and Easter.

    Resources include:
    – Sermon outlines
    – Prayers, readings, and hymn suggestions for use in worship
    – A promotional worship video and presentation slides
    – Social media images for promoting the series

    As a bonus, the download also includes resources to promote small-group studies using Adam Hamilton’s book The Message of Jesus. This Lent, hear the message of Jesus and the Kingdom of God through his words.

    Video sessions feature Adam Hamilton walking viewers through the key points of The Message of Jesus in six engaging video sessions based on the book.

    More than 3 billion people claim to follow Jesus. But aside from a few verses, how many actually know what he taught? In fact, much of what people think Jesus taught, he never said.

    In this six-week study, pastor and best-selling author Adam Hamilton explores six of the most important themes in Jesus’s teachings, why they matter, and how they speak to us today. The book will explore Jesus’s preaching on the Kingdom of God, the sermon on the mount, the parables, the I am sayings in John, and more. Jesus’s message is not only life-changing, but world-changing. Join Adam Hamilton in studying The Message of Jesus: Words That Changed the World.

    Other components for the study include a leader guide, and teaching video are available.

    The Message of Jesus DVD

    Hank Hayes on October 9, 2024

    • Binding: DVD
    • ISBN: 9781791034252
    • Publication Date: 12/03/24

    A fresh encounter with the words of Jesus.

    Video sessions feature Adam Hamilton walking viewers through the key points of The Message of Jesus in six engaging video sessions based on the book.

    More than 3 billion people claim to follow Jesus. But aside from a few verses, how many actually know what he taught? In fact, much of what people think Jesus taught, he never said.

    In this six-week study, pastor and best-selling author Adam Hamilton explores six of the most important themes in Jesus’s teachings, why they matter, and how they speak to us today. The book will explore Jesus’s preaching on the Kingdom of God, the sermon on the mount, the parables, the I am sayings in John, and more. Jesus’s message is not only life-changing, but world-changing. Join Adam Hamilton in studying The Message of Jesus: Words That Changed the World.

    Other components for the study include a leader guide, and teaching video are available.

    The Message of Jesus Leader Guide

    Hank Hayes on October 9, 2024

    • Binding: Paperback, Paperback
    • ISBN: 9781791034238
    • Publication Date: 12/03/2024

    A fresh encounter with the words of Jesus.

    This Leader Guide contains everything needed to facilitate a 6-week study on The Message of Jesus, by Adam Hamilton. Helps include opening prayers, summaries, discussion questions and more.

    More than 3 billion people claim to follow Jesus. But aside from a few verses, how many actually know what he taught? In fact, much of what people think Jesus taught, he never said.

    In this six-week study, pastor and best-selling author Adam Hamilton explores six of the most important themes in Jesus’s teachings, why they matter, and how they speak to us today. The book will explore Jesus’s preaching on the Kingdom of God, the sermon on the mount, the parables, the I am sayings in John, and more. Jesus’s message is not only life-changing, but world-changing. Join Adam Hamilton in studying The Message of Jesus: Words That Changed the World.

    Other components for the study include a leader guide, and teaching video are available.

    The Message of Jesus

    Hank Hayes on October 9, 2024

    • Binding: Hardback
    • ISBN: 9781791034214
    • Publication Date: 12/03/2024

    A fresh encounter with the words of Jesus.

    More than 3 billion people claim to follow Jesus. But aside from a few verses, how many actually know what he taught? In fact, much of what people think Jesus taught, he never said.

    In this six-week study, pastor and best-selling author Adam Hamilton explores six of the most important themes in Jesus’s teachings, why they matter, and how they speak to us today. The book will explore Jesus’s preaching on the Kingdom of God, the sermon on the mount, the parables, the I am sayings in John, and more. Jesus’s message is not only life-changing, but world-changing. Join Adam Hamilton in studying The Message of Jesus: Words That Changed the World.

    Other components for the study include a leader guide, and teaching video are available.