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Who is he?

WHEN I was a lad, I wasn’t a fan of ‘Who Is He?’, the Christmas carol that walks us through the gospel story. ‘ ’Tis the Lord!’ the chorus proclaims, in what seemed to me either the biggest spoiler or the least surprising twist in songwriting history.

On Palm Sunday, we prepare for Easter by celebrating Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem, when everyone in the city asks that very question: who is this guy, rocking up on a donkey of all things?

This issue considers the different perceptions of Jesus, as he is welcomed by the crowd and encounters Pilate, and how our perception of him today can be deepened through prayer, explored through reading and music, reflected in film and expressed through art.

Who is he? ’Tis the Lord, of course! Knowing the answer is the whole point – not merely knowing who he is, but knowing him personally. The band piece that inspired the artwork on page 5 incorporates the tune for the song ‘O Jesus, I Have Promised’, which highlights some of the ways you can know him, as master, friend, guide, shield, servant – as the guardian of your soul.

This Holy Week, take the opportunity to get to know Jesus better and welcome him with renewed familiarity. Knowing who he is, understanding what he’s done for you and exploring what he still has planned for you are all reasons to celebrate.

IVAN RADFORD MANAGING EDITOR

EDITOR Major Julian Watchorn

MANAGING EDITOR Ivan Radford

Easter

Resources

EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS Simon Hope, George Tanton, Lyn Woods, Major Margaret Bovey

ART DIRECTOR Hannah Holden

GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Mark Knight, Louise Phillips

PROOFREADER Chris Horne

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SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS

From the New International Version (2011), unless otherwise stated

FOUNDER William Booth

GENERAL Brian Peddle

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Commissioner Anthony Cotterill

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Major Julian Watchorn

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