Sundown to Sundown

“When we see in Scripture the dying love of our Savior on the cross, pouring out His life for hell-worthy sinners, we should exclaim with the apostle John, “What manner of love is this!” The twenty-four hours between the Passover meal in the upper room and the death of Christ on the cross of Calvary are indeed the most significant twenty-four hours in history. Brother Chris Anderson—a gifted hymnwriter as well as a devotional writer—helps us slow down during these twenty-four hours, as do the four evangelists, to consider the upper room discourse, the high priestly prayer of Christ, and the substitutionary atonement of our Lord on the cross in His journey from Gethsemane to Gabbatha to Golgotha. By pointing us back to the love of the Triune God, revealing the humanity and divinity of the Lord Jesus, and calling sinners to embrace Christ as freely offered in the gospel, these thirty-one meditations reveal the One Who alone can give us everlasting life through the gospel. Find here medicine for the weary soul!”

—Joel R. Beeke, Chancellor and Professor of Systematic Theology and Homiletics, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, and Pastor of Heritage Reformed Congregation, Grand Rapids, Michigan

“I have read Sundown to Sundown with profit to my soul. The last day of Jesus’ earthly life makes a sobering journey. Chris Anderson has obviously traveled the road many times as a careful observer of the sufferings of our Lord. In this book he guides us to confront the most sobering moments in sacred history. I recommend the book as a series of devotional readings with a chapter for each day before Good Friday.”

—Kevin Bauder, Research Professor of Systematic Theology, Central Baptist Theological Seminary, and Pastor of Bible Baptist Church, East Bethel, Minnesota

“We live in a culture that moves at an unrelenting pace, often conditioning us to do the same—leaving little time to practice the lost art of meditation. But Christian meditation is distinct from the emptying practices of other world religions. Instead of clearing the mind of everything, biblical meditation calls us to fill our hearts and minds with the truths, promises, and beauty of God as revealed in His Word. In this insightful book, Chris Anderson provides a focused guide to help us meditate on Christ’s work in His final hours before and on the cross. As you walk through these reflections, your heart will be drawn to the depth of His suffering and the greatness of His love. This is a book you’ll want to add to your library.”

—Josh Buice, Pastor of Pray’s Mill Baptist Church, Founder and President of G3 Ministries, Assistant Professor of Preaching at Grace Bible Theological Seminary

“Chris Anderson helps us reflect on the final hours of Jesus’ life—the redemptive work that changed everything for us. This devotional is an invitation to find hope in the midst of sorrow. Each day’s reading is paired with a beautiful hymn, echoing the themes of the Scripture and inviting us into a deeper, more personal worship experience. These reflections will nourish your soul and guide you closer to the heart of Christ. As you meditate each day on His last hours, your appreciation for Christ’s cross will deepen. Sundown to Sundown will leave you moved by the grace of the One Who gave His all for you.”

—Josh Crockett, President of Bob Jones University