The Last King of Israel

Auteur

Michael Chung earned his BS in Pre-Med Psychology from Ohio State University. He went on to earn his MDiv from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Chicago and his PhD in New Testament at the University of Nottingham, where his thesis was on Paul's Understanding of Spiritual Formation.

Dr. Chung has a variety of research interests and currently is focused on the Gospels and Leadership. His book, entitled The Last King of Israel: Lessons from Jesus's Final Ten Days (Wipf & Stock, 2016), argues that the Gospels can indeed be harmonized, fitting together like a puzzle. Prior to that, he wrote Praying with Mom: The Journey of Tears, Love and Spiritual Growth (2012). He is also the author of a variety of academic articles in New Testament, spirituality, and missiological journals published in North America, Europe, and Asia. He has taught at Fuller Theological Seminary-Texas, Houston Baptist University Calvary Theological Seminary-Indonesia and Houston Christian

He has served in a variety of pastoral and missionary roles while still enjoying opportunities to travel to other parts of the world to share the gospel and to train leaders.

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As death draws near, life will be lived differently. The Last King of Israel explores how the king of kings chose to live his final ten days culminating in the resurrection. Lessons like spending time with loved ones, dealing with difficult people, handling criticism, resting despite enormous stress, and handling affliction are some of the areas addressed as Jesus faces imminent death. Easter is one of the world's most revered holiday seasons; this book will enhance understanding of this truly holy week. Including the two days before Palm Sunday and continuing through the evening of his resurrection, The Last King of Israel takes the reader on Jesus's epic final ten-day journey as his mission on earth comes to an end. Seeing how he died will teach all of us how to live. Challenging both the heart and the mind, The Last King of Israel is a must-read for those who desire a deeper understanding of who Jesus is and the life he lived.