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The Heart of Jesus

How He Really Feels about You

11 minDane Ortlund

What's it about

Do you ever feel like you're not good enough for God's love? What if the real Jesus is not the distant, disappointed figure you imagine, but someone whose heart is drawn to you, especially in your brokenness? Discover how Jesus truly feels about sinners and sufferers. This summary unpacks the Bible to reveal the core of Christ's being: his tender, merciful heart for you. You'll learn why his deepest impulse isn't judgment but compassion. Move beyond performance-based faith and find rest in the gentle, welcoming, and unwavering love of Jesus.

Meet the author

Dane Ortlund is the senior pastor of Naperville Presbyterian Church and the author of the bestselling book Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers. Drawing from his deep pastoral experience and extensive theological study of the Puritans, Ortlund writes to bring ancient truths to modern hearts. His work focuses on revealing the tender, accessible, and compassionate heart of Jesus, offering profound comfort and hope to readers who feel weary or distant from God.

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What's it about

Do you ever feel like you're not good enough for God's love? What if the real Jesus is not the distant, disappointed figure you imagine, but someone whose heart is drawn to you, especially in your brokenness? Discover how Jesus truly feels about sinners and sufferers. This summary unpacks the Bible to reveal the core of Christ's being: his tender, merciful heart for you. You'll learn why his deepest impulse isn't judgment but compassion. Move beyond performance-based faith and find rest in the gentle, welcoming, and unwavering love of Jesus.

Meet the author

Dane Ortlund is the senior pastor of Naperville Presbyterian Church and the author of the bestselling book Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers. Drawing from his deep pastoral experience and extensive theological study of the Puritans, Ortlund writes to bring ancient truths to modern hearts. His work focuses on revealing the tender, accessible, and compassionate heart of Jesus, offering profound comfort and hope to readers who feel weary or distant from God.

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