Windows on Easter: Men and Women Who Encountered Jesus

by Bill Crowder

See the death and resurrection of Christ through the eyes of those who were there! A different perspective can revolutionize our appreciation of the familiar. This is what Bill Crowder does as he examines the familiar Easter story. By looking through the windows provided by some of the people who were there—Malchus, the Centurion, Joseph of Arimathea, Mary Magdalene and the other women disciples, and the disciples on the road to Emmaus—we see and feel what they saw and felt, and learn from their responses. As we enter into the events that altered the world forever, we get what we need most—fresh perspective.

Genres: Spirituality

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

About the author

Bill Crowder, who spent over twenty years in pastoral ministry, is vice president of ministry content at ODB Ministries. He is a contributor to Our Daily Bread and the author of five books, including The Spotlight on Faith, Singing the Songs of the Brokenhearted, and The Path of His Passion. He and his wife, Marlene, have five children.

Reviews

[Judi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this especially as we are entering the Easter season. I liked learning about those who surrounded Jesus those last days - there were nuggets of information I didn't know. With this time of "isolation" due to COVID19 I am making use of my extra time in catching up with many of the books I have purchased and haven't read or those I've started and haven't had time to finish. It's a blessing to have this extra time with the Lord.

[Suzanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

wonderful as usual <3

[Beth Withers · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is truly inspirational. It is published by Our Daily Bread. Crowder looks at the resurrection through the eyes of 6 people or groups of people. The writing is interesting and concise, and I learned some things I didn't know about these individuals. I found the historical angle taken on some of the writing to be especially informative. This would make a good basis for 6 Sunday school lessons.

[Virginia Pillars · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this for during my reflection time during Holy Week. It helped me focus on the upcoming event of Easter. The ideas presented in this book took my spirit to the events that surrounded Good Friday, the following day, and the resurrection on Sunday. It gave me new thoughts to ponder. Happy Easter to all who follow me here on Goodreads. Virginia

[Braxton Schieler · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is really just excellent writing and an excellent view on Easter from multiple perspectives from a talented author in Bill Crowder. It's a shame his works aren't more widely circulated, because he presents the gospel from perspectives we often miss and draws out a lot of valuable truth.

[Ella Shaw · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really a nice quick read. There was some nice note worthy pieces in here and some smooth reading. I wasn’t a huge fan of the over played lines but, what can ya do. Not a bad read. 6/10

[Will Pareja · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not a book I would pick up on my own and read. I was asked and part of my job as pastor is to ensure that the distribution of the right books happens.

This is a popular level book.

Sanctified imagination but thoroughly biblical.

We'll likely give out this Waster season.

[Kimmie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read Luke 24:25-27 - "What impresses me about what follows in not only the concern Jesus displayed that they (the two on the road to Emmaus) be brought to understanding but also the patience with which He moved them forward in their faith." Pg. 111
"Having been spiritually fed in a such an extraordinary way, these men of Galilee didn't want the lesson to end!" pg 117
"The difference was made when the Shepherd of their hearts fed them the Word of God in a way that both satisfied their hearts and left them starving for more. It is in the heart that we experience and come to know the power of the Word of God." pg. 120
"The Word must burn in our hearts." pg. 121
1 Thessalonians 2:13

I have enjoyed reading The Windows books. They take me through the eyes and hearts of the people who experienced Jesus on a face to face physical level.

[Gail Welborn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Windows on Easter, by Bill Crowder, 2010, Discovery House Publishers, 124 Pages, ISBN-13: 978-1572933675, $8.99

Windows on Easter offers an unusual perspective on Resurrection Sunday, one I hadn't seen before. The author uses Scripture and commentaries to develop "eyewitness" accounts to avoid what he fears most—over familiarity with the death and resurrection of Jesus.

Readers encounter the life-transforming lessons learned from those who lived them. Six chapter titles include "Malchus, Judas Iscariot, Joseph of Arimathea, the Centurion, the Women and the Emmaus Road, Travelers."...Full Review: http://tinyurl.com/69t8qom

[Connie Whisler · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short but good reflective book for the Easter season.

[Arlyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Waiting for the day when I meet these fellow believers.