Rich in Mercy | EPHESIANS | Ephesians 2:1-10

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is a portal fantasy novel that follows the story of four English siblings - Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy - who are evacuated to the countryside during World War II. While exploring the large, old house of Professor Kirke, Lucy discovers a wardrobe that serves as a portal to the land of Narnia. In Narnia, they encounter various magical creatures and the evil White Witch, who has cast a spell to keep Narnia in perpetual winter. The siblings soon learn that they are part of an ancient prophecy to save Narnia, aided by the lion Aslan. The story is an allegory of Christianity, with Aslan's sacrifice and resurrection mirroring the story of Jesus Christ. The novel also incorporates elements from Germanic, classical Greek and Roman, and Celtic mythology.

This book delves into Jesus's description of himself as 'gentle and lowly in heart' from Matthew 11:29, aiming to comfort and strengthen believers by revealing Christ's affections for sinners. Ortlund uses twenty-three biblical texts and insights from Puritan theologians like Thomas Goodwin, Richard Sibbes, and John Owen to portray Christ's heart. The book is designed to help Christians overcome their doubts about God's love and to see Jesus as a kind and gracious King who longs to give rest to those who are weary and burdened[2][4][5].