The Way of Grace

Gospel Stories for Lent

De: Chuck Warnock, JIM Stovall

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

Here is your Lenten reading for 2025! I
intended a quick, breezy read, but I got arrested by several aspects of the book. A major strength is its structure: Text, Commentary, Reflections, Devotional and Leader’s Guide. With some beautiful language and seminal ideas, it mandates pause for pondering about your life during the season of self-examination.
Walter “Buddy” Shurden, former chair of the department of Christianity, Callaway Professor of Christianity, and executive director of the Center for Baptist Studies at Mercer University.

The Way of Grace: Gospel Stories for Lent by Chuck Warnock and Jim Stovall is a treasure house of rich, spiritual insight written by a seasoned pastor and a world-class journalism professor with a deep faith and a sharp mind. There is both wit and wisdom here penned in a lively style for clergy and laity alike. Organized for small groups and bible studies, the thoughtful resources in this book make it accessible to everyone. Warnock’s illustrations and Stovall’s observations bring the biblical texts to life in truly incarnational ways. I recommend this book highly for all those who are still growing in their faith!
William J Carl, former Homiletics, Worship and New Testament Greek professor, Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Dallas (TX), President of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and award-winning author of nine books including The Lord’s Prayer for Today, Preaching Christian Doctrine and an espionage novel titled Assassin’s Manuscript


Journey through the transformative season of Lent with this thoughtful and accessible study guide that illuminates seven powerful Gospel stories. The Way of Grace: Gospel Stories for Lent offers both individual readers and study groups a fresh perspective on Jesus' path from the wilderness to the cross—and beyond to resurrection.

Written by pastor Chuck Warnock and journalist Jim Stovall, this guide combines pastoral wisdom with journalistic clarity to create a unique study experience. Each chapter delves deep into familiar Gospel passages while revealing unexpected insights and contemporary applications. From Jesus' temptation in the wilderness to the women's discovery of the empty tomb, readers will find:

• Seven complete lesson plans with historical context and modern applications
• Daily devotional readings that connect ancient wisdom to contemporary life
• Discussion questions that prompt meaningful conversation and personal reflection
• Detailed leader's guides for group study
• Real-life stories that illuminate scriptural truths

What sets this Lenten study apart is its dual focus on both understanding and application. The authors weave together biblical scholarship, pastoral experience, and contemporary storytelling to create a guide that speaks to both mind and heart. Modern narratives—from a German soldier finding grace in a POW camp to a family discovering hope in tragedy—parallel the Gospel stories, showing how ancient truths resonate in today's world.

Perfect for:
• Individual spiritual reflection during Lent
• Sunday School classes and Bible study groups
• Pastor and lay leader preparation
• Small group discussions
• Personal devotional reading

Whether you're a pastor planning Lenten services, a study group leader seeking fresh material, or an individual looking for meaningful Lenten meditation, "The Way of Grace" offers a journey that transforms ancient stories into living truth for today's world. Join us as we walk the way of grace from Ash Wednesday to Easter morning.