Gentle and Lowly

"I have read no book that more carefully, thoroughly, and tenderly displays Christ's heart." —Paul David Tripp, President, Paul Tripp Ministries; author, New Morning Mercies and My Heart Cries Out

Christians know what Jesus Christ has done—but who is he? What is his deepest heart for his people, weary and faltering on their journey toward heaven? Jesus said he is "gentle and lowly in heart." This audiobook reflects on these words, opening up a neglected yet central truth about who he is for sinners and sufferers today.

1. Opening Credits
2. Dedication And Epigraph
3. Introduction
4. Chapter 1: His Very Heart
5. Chapter 2: His Heart in Action
6. Chapter 3: The Happiness of Christ
7. Chapter 4: Able to Sympathize
8. Chapter 5: He Can Deal Gently
9. Chapter 6: I Will Never Cast Out
10. Chapter 7: What Our Sins Evoke
11. Chapter 8: To the Uttermost
12. Chapter 9: An Advocate
13. Chapter 10: A Beauty of the Heart of Christ
14. Chapter 11: The Emotional Life of Christ
15. Chapter 12: A Tender Friend
16. Chapter 13: Why the Spirit?
17. Chapter 14: Father of Mercies
18. Chapter 15: His "Natural" Work and His "Strange" Work
19. Chapter 16: The Lord, the Lord
20. Chapter 17: His Way Are Not Our Ways
21. Chapter 18: Yearning Bowels
22. Chapter 19: Rich in Mercy
23. Chapter 20: Our Law-ish Hearts, His Lavish Heart
24. Chapter 21: He Loved Us then; He'll Love Us Now
25. Chapter 22: To the End
26. Chapter 23: Buried in His Heart Forever More
27. Epilogue
28. Closing Credits

Dane Ortlund

After obtaining his Bachelor of Arts degree in Bible/Theology at Wheaton College, Dane married his beloved, Stacey. Together, they relocated to Connecticut where they embarked on a teaching journey at a Christian high school.

Fueled by a strong sense of calling to ministry and a passion for biblical truth, Dane enrolled at Covenant Theological Seminary which left an indelible mark of grace on his life.

Fresh from basking in the doctrines of life-giving grace, Dane returned to Wheaton to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy degree in New Testament. This academic pursuit paved the way for a fruitful decade in the publishing industry where he dedicated his time and expertise at Crossway in Wheaton, primarily working on the ESV Bible and its associated resources. Gradually, he ascended to the role of Chief Publishing Officer, overseeing the production of books and other materials. Serving such a significant ministry was an immense privilege, and in addition to his publishing duties, he had the delightful adventure of teaching, preaching, and guiding Wheaton students, as well as exploring the world through travel!

However, the divine hand of the Lord steered him towards a new chapter in his life — full-time ministry in the local church. Through a series of unexpected events orchestrated by divine providence, he found himself being called to the pastorate by none other than Naperville Presbyterian Church, the very church that had been his family's spiritual home for the past 13 years.

Dane says that his “life calling is to dive deep into the unspeakable heart of Jesus for sinners and sufferers, and to invite others to enjoy that boundless ocean with him.”