From the Easter Devotional Series named one of Gary Thomas’ top 10 “Favorite Reads of 2022” There's a gap in our lives. The world may prepare well for Christmas, but Easter is different. We rarely dedicate a long period of time to prepare for Easter. The Night He Was Betrayed fulfills that gap. The gripping, first book of an Easter devotional series examines the night Jesus was betrayed. Based on a live, three-week presentation to an adult ministry, the devotion study leads readers through the Gospels and into the large, furnished room upstairs. There, we listen to the conversations that were recorded and watch the movements of Jesus that took the disciples by surprise on that fateful evening. “Takes you intimately inside the 'familiar' moments of Jesus's last supper with His disciples and His subsequent betrayal, making each moment and sometimes even each word remarkably fresh, powerfully convicting, and incredibly inspiring." – Gary Thomas, Author of Sacred Marriage and Thirsting for God As the celebration of the Passover meal unfolds and unravels right before our eyes, Christians discover: The life-changing lessons Jesus shared with the disciples in the upper room - The cost of following Jesus – and the extraordinary cost awaiting Christ himself - The darkness of the evening that connects with the beginning of Creation Step into The Night He Was Betrayed to prepare your heart for the Light of the Resurrection. "Unique and thoughtful. Infused with humor, intelligence, and personal insight. Take this journey into a deeper and more personal understanding of all our Savior endured on the night He was betrayed." – Jake Speck, Broadway, TV & Film Actor, Executive Director, A.D. Players at The George Theater "Creative, devotionally inspiring, highly informative. An invitation to reflect on the days leading to Easter and the experiences of the disciples. Fully grounded in Scriptural texts, especially Gospel episodes, and true to the personality and mind of each disciple. Highly recommended for a significant, reflective experience in the days leading to Easter." – Dr. Robert Sloan, President, Houston Baptist University "Moving and profoundly insightful. Goad's beautiful telling of the night Jesus was betrayed covers me with chills and fills my eyes with tears. Readers will be thrilled by this wonder-filled book of truth that sets them free." – Ragan Courtney, Author of the musicals Celebrate Life, Bright New Wings, professor at Southern Baptist Seminary and Houston Baptist University (retired) "Step by step through the final hours of Christ's life, readers experience Easter in a fresh and meaningful way. Brad is a skillful Bible teacher, encouraging readers to ponder the significance of Jesus's journey toward the cross. He offers dynamic insights into various relationships that marked our Lord’s life. Fantastic discipleship resource! – Marian Jordan Ellis, Author of For His Glory: Living as God's Masterpiece, A Study of Ephesians and host of the This Redeemed Life podcast "Brad’s God-given gift of creativity brings this important night to life while helping us experience the Easter season in a much more meaningful way. Prepares your heart to expect His goodness not only in this story but in your day-to-day life." – Faith Whatley, Former Director of Adult Ministry, LifeWay Christian Resources "Masterfully gives the reader a fresh look at a familiar topic. Brad describes the intimate details that most Christians never see. Readers are carried through thoughtful and profound narratives that leave them excited to continue to the next chapter. Brad provides us a pre-Easter Bible study that helps 'fill the gap' that many of us feel." – Dr. Randy Ginnan, Regional President, Apartment Life "A unique and thoughtful study. We spend December preparing for Christmas through the tradition of Advent, but most of us don't do this for Easter. Why? There is no Gospel without Easter. Brad infuses this study with humor, intelligence, and personal insight. I encourage you to take this journey into a deeper and more personal understanding of all our Savior endured on the night He was betrayed." - Jake Speck, Broadway, TV & Film Actor, Executive Director, A.D. Players at The George Theater "A creative, devotionally inspiring, and highly informative pre-Easter study. It's an invitation to reflect on the days leading to Easter and orbits around the experiences of the disciples in the upper room and in the Garden of Gethsemane. This book is fully grounded in Scriptural texts, especially Gospel episodes, and is true to the personality and mind of each disciple. Highly recommended for a significant, reflective experience that can be used regularly in the days leading to Easter." - Dr. Robert Sloan, President, Houston Baptist University "Moving and profoundly insightful. Brad Goad's beautiful telling of the night Jesus was betrayed covers me with chills and fills my eyes with tears. Readers will be