He Set His Face to Jerusalem: A Lenten Study for Adults - Paperback

by Richard B. Wilke (Author)

In this Lenten study, Richard Wilke explores Jesus' commitment to go to Jerusalem. The Gospel of Luke says, "When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem" (Luke 9:51). Wilke looks at Jesus' journey to Jerusalem in order to help us reflect on how we "set our faces" in life. He reminds us in the introduction, "As followers of Jesus, we are called to reflect on and pray about where we set our faces day by day. Where do we set our faces in our relationships with God and with our neighbor? Where do we set our faces with our ethical choices? Where do we set our faces when we see those who are poor and oppressed?" We might also ask other questions. What are our goals as people of faith? What are we resolute or determined about in our lives? As we set our faces to Jerusalem and to the ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus, what difference does it make? What does Jesus' determination say to us about our commitments and about our need to grow in love of God and neighbor? He Set His Face to Jerusalem includes seven chapters, one for each week in Lent and one for Holy Week and Easter. Each session includes a Scripture reference, a personal reading, questions for reflection, a closing prayer, and a focus for the week. The book is excellent for small group and individual use.

Author Biography

Richard B. Wilke (1930-2025) was a retired United Methodist bishop and co-author of the popular DISCIPLE Bible Study series. Bishop Wilke served the United Methodist Church for more than forty years. More recently, he served as the Bishop in Residence at Southwestern College. Bishop Wilke and his wife, Julia K. Wilke (1932-2016), established the Foundation for the Institute for Discipleship at Southwestern. Widely known as a speaker and preacher, Bishop Wilke often served as conference preacher and keynote speaker at regional and national meetings. Other books by Bishop Wilke include: And Are We Yet Alive?, Signs and Wonders, Tell Me Again, I'm Listening, Our Father, and The Pastor and Marriage Group Counseling.