The Incomparable Jesus

by Grant H. Palmer “This book reminds me why I am proud to be a Christian.” — Dee Benson “A call for a radical discipleship that transcends theological and even ecclesiastical boundaries.” — Association for Mormon Letters    Available in ebook for Kindle, Nook, Apple, Google Play, and Kobo. Also available through Amazon. Book Synopsis: Distilled from his personal experiences in teaching Jesus to the hard-to-reach, this professional educator has produced a tender testament to the incomparable Jesus. It describes a Savior who walked with him through the halls of the county jail where he served as chaplain, succoring those in need.      In this slim volume, Palmer sensitively shares his understanding of what it means to know Jesus by doing his works. He lists the qualities of divine character attested to by the Apostles Peter and Paul, and also those that Jesus revealed about himself in his masterful Sermon on the Mount, particularly in the beatitudes.      With reverence Palmer shares personal spiritual experiences that were life-changing assurances of Jesus’s love for him—a love poured out unstintingly in equally life-changing blessings on prisoners whose crimes had not stopped short of sexual abuse and murder. Reading this book offers a deeper understanding of the Savior’s mercy, a stronger sense of his love, and a deeper commitment to follow him. Comprehensive Table of Contents: Show/Hide . Preface 1. Knowing Jesus 2. Jesus Defines the Christian Jesus Is Meek Jesus Hungers and Thirsts after Righteousness Jesus Is More Merciful than Justice Requires Jesus Is Pure in Heart Jesus Is a Peacemaker Jesus Returns Good for Evil 3. The Kingdom of Heaven 4. The Character of Jesus God’s Respect for Free Agency Jesus’ Acceptance of Others’ Love Jesus’ Empathy for Others His Intervention in Our Lives Jesus Teaches Equality under the Law Jesus’ View on the Church and Equality Jesus’ Equal Treatment of Women and Children Choose Spiritual Opportunity over the Mundane Jesus’ Attitude toward Riches Jesus’ Views on Marriage and Divorce Jesus’ Personal Prayers Jesus’ Perspective on his Second Advent Jesus’ Leadership Style and Teaching Conclusion 5. The Meaning of Atonement 6. Doing the Works of God 7. Finding Jesus in Jail Appendix: A Chronology of Jesus’ Ministry Birth and Preparation Galilean Ministry Gentile Area Ministry Judean Ministry Peraean Ministry Passion Week and Resurrection Subject Index Scripture Index Old Testament New Testament Book of Mormon Doctrine and Covenants Pearl of Great Price     Praise for The Incomparable Jesus: “This book reminds me why I am proud to be a Christian; and it makes me want to be a better one. This slender volume provides a better insight into the atonement than anything I have ever read. Grant Palmer has given us a timely gem of a book, one that is focused exclusively on the Savior.” — Dee Benson - Chief Judge, U.S. Federal District Court of Utah “The Incomparable Jesus is a call for a radical discipleship that transcends theological and even ecclesiastical boundaries, lifting the believer above the doctrinal fray into the more important area of Christian behavior and attitude. [The book] reflects decades of service to the Church, agrowing, maturing understanding of how followers of Christ are to act, anda serenity that comes with the knowledge that the path is laid out for using simple, uncomplicated language, and that the goal is attainable by all.” — Jeffrey Needle, Association for Mormon Letters About the Author: Grant Palmer closed his thirty-four-year career teaching for the LDS Church Educational System with the final thirteen years as a chaplain and LDS Institute director at the Salt Lake County Jail. More Information: Pages: 157 ISBN: 978-1-58958-092-3 (Paperback) Published 2005