Taking advantage of the special offer from Desiring God, I’ve just ordered 216 copies of John Piper’s devotional book 50 Reasons Why Jesus Came to Die. We will be giving out these books at our church but I thought I’d offer a few copies on here as well.

The description of the book reads:

John Piper has gathered from the New Testament fifty reasons behind the crucifixion of the Christ. Not fifty causes, but fifty purposes—in answer to the most important question facing us in the twenty-first century: Why did Jesus suffer and die?

I am giving away 5 copies of the book. If you would like a copy, the requirement is simple: add a comment to this entry and in your comment give a sentence or two telling why the death of Jesus is so precious and necessary. I will draw names from these comments. Be sure and fill in your email address when you add your comment, the address won’t be posted but it will ensure I can get in touch with you if you win.

Now, I don’t even think I have five readers of this blog, so the chances of getting a copy are pretty good. If you know someone else who might like a copy of the book, spread the word to them.

Update:
Okay, okay, this is my first giveaway – cut me some slack. I forgot to mention when the giveaway will end. I’ll draw names on Good Friday, April 10th.

Also, if you’re a member at Immanuel you don’t have to enter, you’ll get a free copy anyway.