From the book: “Without this Cross, there is no tomb. No “He is risen.” No “firstborn from among the dead.” No Savior with the keys of death and hell dangling from His belt. No Alpha and Omega, Beginning and End. Before we can celebrate where He is not (i.e., the tomb) and why He is not there, we need to backtrack to where He’s been, how He got there, and what His presence there accomplished.”

This is the first book that I have read by this author. I found myself enthralled with his ability to paint such vivid scenes with his words. I found myself reading and re-reading the same day over and over again. I found myself in his plain straight-forward word pictures bringing to the fore that which is ugly, detestable, and foul. I found myself starting up at the Cross and simply asking myself, why would He do that… for me?

There are books that I may at some time pick up and read again. This is a book that requires a deep read – again – and a deeper study. I highly recommend this book, but be forewarned, it may take you much deeper into your love of our Savior.

Disclosure: I received this book free via NetGalley. The opinions I have expressed are my own, and I was not required to write a positive review.

This series of devotionals written by Charles Martin is quite good. It is a little hard to follow and a tad bit too long each day. Otherwise, I think the content is excellent. I recommend this book to everyone wanting to consider the cross of Jesus and it's meaning during Lent next year.

Rarely do I read a book twice, but this one had me on my knees. It Is Finished: A 40 Day Pilgrimage Back to the Cross by Charles Martin is a definite read again worthy book. Forty days of reading about the events leading to the Cross which includes some historical perspectives is a wonderful way to prepare for Resurrection Sunday (Releasing Feb. 6th gives 7 weeks to prepare).

I will definitely be ordering this book so that I can highlight and reread over and over again.

Thank you so much NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Publishing for the opportunity to read an ARC.

I will be reading this book again so I better take it in. Reading quickly, so I could review the book, does it a disservice. The book is amazing and forces a response to The Cross.

It Is Finished: A 40-Day Pilgrimage Back to the Cross by Charles Martin is the perfect book to read as Easter approaches. I picked up this book because of the author, mostly. Mr. Martin is a master storyteller. His fiction novels are outstanding and his previous nonfiction has really shown his ability to bring the Bible to life. I could not wait to see what he did with the work of Jesus on the cross. I also wanted to read this book because it reminded me of my grandfather. My grandfather loved every part of the Bible but his very favorite parts were the words of Jesus on the cross. I really hoped to see this book deal with that. This book was so much more than I expected. The cross is brought to life with historical accuracy and power in ways that are easy to read and never stuffy or academic. I cannot recommend this book enough. I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher with no obligations. These opinions are entirely my own.

Thought provoking, deep, and profound. Just.... Wow. Charles wrote about things we wouldn't normally think about. It is Finished touched my heart and opened my eyes to things in Scripture that I didn't understand.