Truth For Life Daily Program The Man on the Middle Cross (Interview)
Nov 2, 2025
Jonathan Carswell, a publisher and representative of Ten of Those, joins Alistair Begg to discuss the impactful booklet, 'The Man on the Middle Cross.' They delve into the origins of its now-famous illustration and how it connects with Jesus' encounters with sinners. Alistair shares insights on preaching with unbelievers in mind and emphasizes the simplicity of faith as seen through the thief on the cross. The conversation also includes practical tips for using the booklet in evangelism and a heartfelt desire to see more followers of Jesus.
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Spontaneous Illustration Became A Turning Point
- Alistair Begg describes improvising the man-on-the-middle-cross illustration out of frustration to make the gospel clear.
- He never expected it to become a turning point or widely shared resource.
Preaching With The Unbeliever In Mind
- Begg keeps unbelievers in mind while preaching to draw distracted listeners back into the message.
- He believes faithful Bible exposition naturally sends people forward to Christ.
First-Person Retelling Of The Woman At The Well
- Begg recounts telling the woman-at-the-well story sometimes in the first person to capture immediacy.
- He emphasizes John's irony and how Jesus purposefully engages her amid social shame.
In anticipation of his new release The Man on the Middle Cross, Alistair Begg sat down with publisher Jonathan Carswell for a conversation on the book’s contents. Join Alistair and Jonathan as they discuss Jesus’ life-changing encounters with three sinners in need of restoration.