The Way of The Desert

Feature Video - The Way of The Desert

The Way of The Desert by Andrew Watson was published by BRF (The Bible Reading Fellowship) in November 2011 and is our 7700th best seller. The ISBN for The Way of The Desert is 9781841017983.

‘The Way of the Desert’ is the new and original Lent course that leads you step by step from captivity to freedom through the desert books of the Old Testament.

From the parting of the Red Sea to crossing the Jordan into the promised land ‘The Way of the Desert’ parallels the desert experience of the Exodus with the gospel message of Jesus life, death and resurrection. Connecting Jesus’ time of preparation to the discipline imposed by the hardships of the desert, 47 ten minute meditations explore what it means to be chosen, loved and holy.

The series of Lent meditations from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday begins with the Israelites passing through the Red Sea and Jesus baptism, and finishes with their crossing the Jordan and the discovery of the risen Christ. Connecting with our own desert experiences, readings and prayers explore how the lessons learned by the Israelites are echoed, perfected and completed in the teachings and mission of Jesus.

Each short meditation links to a collection of questions and discussion starters exploring the continuing relevance of the desert experience for Christians today. With the daily readings for each week collected into one overall theme, 'The Way of the Desert' is practical as a Sundays only or once-a-week Lent course, with scope for personal study between group meetings.

The daily readings collect together into six weekly themes:
Week One - Provision in the desert
Week Two - God in the desert
Week Three - Love in the desert
Week Four - Lessons from the desert
Week Five - Beyond the desert
Holy Week - The cross in the desert

A unique and helpful feature of ‘The Way of the Desert’ is the series of video-clips posted by the book’s author, Andrew Watson. In each clip, Andrew Watson introduces the background, theme and content for the week providing an engaging and reassuring discussion starter for those new to the idea of a Lent group study course.