Jesus's Final Week: From Triumphal Entry to Empty Tomb

Jesus’s Final Week leads readers through a close examination of the last experiences of Jesus’s earthly life, including his entry into Jerusalem, cursing of the fig tree, and final Passover meal. Author and pastor William F. Cook doesn’t merely comment on the events themselves but studies the key biblical passages carefully, evaluating their meaning and significance. Substantive enough for classroom and church use, this book will delight any Christian who wants to learn more about the events of Holy Week and to prepare for celebrating Easter.Review“Jesus’s Final Week is a clear and concise study of the passion week of the Savior of the world. It is excellently written and will serve well the seasoned scholar or layperson who wants to examine the week leading up to and including the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. I personally will take advantage of this fine work.”-Daniel Akin, president, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary“As a seminary student, Dr. Bill Cook was one of my favorite professors. In Jesus’s Final Week you’ll understand why. Cook writes with the accuracy of an accomplished New Testament scholar, the clarity of a gifted teacher, and the pastoral application of a seasoned minister. Reading this book will not only afford you a better understanding of Christ’s final days, it will deepen your devotion to our Savior.”-Jason Allen, president, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary“No portion of God’s Word is more fascinating than those chapters relating the final days detailing the redeeming death and resurrection of Jesus. For two millennia Christians have meditated on these painful yet glorious close-ups of the Savior. I know of no one better suited to lead twenty-first century Christians to examine the central drama of history than Dr. William F. Cook III. As a New Testament scholar, pastor, and devout man of prayer, he presents to the church a volume well-suited both for study and devotion. Ponder, then worship!”-Ted J. Cabal, professor of philosophy of religion, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary“Too often, we have read about the final week of Jesus so many times that we almost skim it now. The events of that week, though, are so history-changing that we must meditate on them more. This book will help you do that. Dr. Cook carefully walks through that week, writing with the mind of a scholar and the heart of a pastor. You will learn more about the events themselves, consider practical implications and applications of the stories, and come out of each chapter singing a ‘hymn of response’ Dr. Cook includes. This study is worth leading your entire congregation to do.”-Chuck Lawless, vice president for spiritual formation and ministry centers and Richard & Gina Headrick Chair of World Missions, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary“I have had the privilege to know Dr. Bill Cook for many years now in two different contexts. First, he was my faithful pastor for six years. Second, he was my esteemed colleague at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary for fifteen years. From my unique vantage point, I can say without hesitation that Dr. Cook has the mind of a scholar and the heart of a pastor. Both of those qualities come into full view in his most recent work, Jesus’s Final Week. The reality is that it would be impossible to faithfully preach the four Gospels without being well versed in Jesus’s final days and the events leading up to his death, resurrection, post-resurrection appearances, and ascension. With that said, this new work has instantly become my ‘go to’ source for those final days leading to Jesus’s ascension. As I read, my mind and heart were renewed and enthralled with the love and glory of Jesus and his all-sufficient and perfect work of redemption for all who believe. I could offer innumerable quotes, but a couple will suffice: ‘When Jesus woke up Thursday morning, he would likely not close his eyes again until he closed them in deat