A Journey to the Cross

16 Saturday Mar 2024

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The words of Paul, the apostle, ring true:
For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God (1 Corinthians 1:18, NIV).

If Paul’s words are true then we as eager pilgrims should routinely journey to the cross. Why? Because there we are saved. There the mercy and grace of God flowed down. Love flowed blood red for you and me. At the cross we are changed by the power of God. Sin loses it’s grip on us. Forgiveness breaks chains and we are set free.

Let’s take that journey to the cross.

Lent is here. Easter is approaching.
Are you ready for a journey to the cross?
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The Soldier Who Killed a King

18 Sunday Feb 2024

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A stunning story of Holy Week through the eyes of a Roman centurion.

Watch the triumphal entry of the donkey-riding king through the eyes of Marcus Longinus, the centurion charged with keeping the streets from erupting into open rebellion.

Look behind the scenes at the political plotting of King Herod, known as the scheming Fox for his ruthless shrewdness.

Get a front-row seat to the confrontation between the Jewish high priest Caiaphas and the Roman governor Pontius Pilate.

Understand as never before the horror of the decision to save a brutal terrorist in order to condemn the peaceful Jew to death.

If you’ve heard the story of Passion Week so often it’s become stale, now is the time to rediscover the terrible events leading from Jesus’s humble ride into the city to his crucifixion. The Soldier Who Killed a King will stun you afresh with how completely Christ’s resurrection changed history, one life at a time.

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Lent is here. Easter is approaching.
Are you ready for a journey to the cross?
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The Most Pivotal Event in History

11 Sunday Feb 2024

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With Lent and the Easter season approaching, now is the time to reconnect with the most important event in human history—the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth. See this pivotal week through new eyes 4485 SHARABLE-2 —the eyes of the Roman centurion, who at the foot of the cross exclaimed, “Surely he was the Son of God!” (Matthew 27:54).

With 90 reviews on Amazon and a 4.8 star rating, you can’t go wrong. Take a journey to the cross. Step into the empty tomb. Let this book take you there.

This 288-page historical novel takes you on a fast paced ride through Christ’s passion, from his triumphal entry into Jerusalem, to his suffering and death, and finally his resurrection. We see all this through the eyes of the Roman centurion Marcus Longinus. In this account the author stays true to the biblical record by incorporating more than a hundred direct bible quotes.

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The Journey to the Cross

27 Sunday Feb 2022

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Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent and a forty-day journey to the cross.

As a youth growing up on a farm, midweek Lenten services left an indelible impression on my life. The story of the cross and Christ’s suffering left me enthralled. Why would anyone willingly choose such suffering? That’s a question that haunts me to this day.

The simple answer is that Jesus loves you and me. But fully comprehending that love is another matter. It’s beyond understanding.

The Soldier Who Killed a King is a biblically accurate novel that takes you on a fast-paced journey to the cross. You see the events of Passion Week from a new perspective—the perspective of a Roman soldier. Now is an ideal time to take that life-altering pilgrimage.

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21 Sunday Feb 2021

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A journey to the cross is a journey to repentance. It’s a journey to deep personal change. This year during this Lenten season will you take this journey with me?

To download a free study guide for this high-impact, bible-based novel visit: https://www.davidkitz.ca/centurion.php/free study guide PDF

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As We Begin Lent…

17 Wednesday Feb 2021

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An Amazon Review
I’ve read this book and enjoyed it. It is biblically accurate and any dramatization never went beyond the realm of reality and plausibility. The thorough research behind the writing is quite obvious. 4485 SHARABLE-2

Kitz keeps a tight pace through the narrative and keeps it true to the spirit of Jesus Christ’s life, death, and resurrection without ever getting preachy.

I wished there were more books like this. It’s a historical fiction, for sure, but there was nothing within the fiction that would contradict what the Gospels in the Bible describe.

Best of all, the book is intended for general readership and not restricted to Christians. For anyone who would like to enjoy an immensely readable, dramatic, emotional, and accurate account of Easter and the time leading up to it, I highly recommend “The Soldier Who Killed a King.” For Christians, it’s a great read for Lent and Easter. — Fast Eddie

To download a free study guide for this high-impact, bible-based novel visit: https://www.davidkitz.ca/centurion.php/free study guide PDF

For book purchases of The Soldier Who Killed a King try Amazon or christianbook.com.

A New, Yet So Familiar Story

04 Thursday Feb 2021

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With Lent fast approaching—it begins Wednesday, February 17th—why not plan a journey to the cross and the empty tomb?

There’s nothing quite like a good book to transport you to a different time and pla Soldier800kb ce. For thousands of readers The Soldier Who Killed a King has been doing just that. It’s been bringing them directly to Jesus, the cross, and the empty tomb.

Here’s a five star Amazon review from Canada dated February 3rd, 2021:

A New, Yet So Familiar Story
It’s a story every Christian has heard many many times, but never quite like this! David Kitz does an impressive job capturing the historical events expressed in the biblical account of Jesus’ death, and re-presenting them from a new, relatable, and incredibly human perspective. Journeying with this Roman Centurion will lead readers to an intimate encounter with the passion of Jesus Christ.

And from JR in the USA, January 15, 2021…

“The Soldier Who Killed a King” As Satisfying as Reading Ben Hur

I forgot who suggested this book. If I knew I would thank them. This historical novel is every bit as great as the book Ben Hur.

A free seven week study guide is also available for small groups or personal use.

For book purchases of The Soldier Who Killed a King try Amazon or christianbook.com.

Fast Eddie’s Thoughts on “The Soldier Who Killed a King”

07 Tuesday Apr 2020

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I’ve read this book and enjoyed it. It is biblically accurate and any dramatization never went beyond the realm of reality and plausibility. The thorough research behind the writing is quite obvious.

Kitz keeps a tight pace through the narrative and keeps it true to the spirit of Jesus Christ’s life, death, and resurrection without ever getting preachy.

I wished there were more books like this. It’s a historical fiction, for sure, but there was nothing within the fiction that would contradict what the Gospels in the Bible describe.
Best of all, the book is intended for general readership and not restricted to Christians. For anyone who would like to enjoy an immensely readable, dramatic, emotional, and accurate account of Easter and the time leading up to it, I highly recommend “The Soldier Who Killed a King.” For Christians, it’s a great read for Lent and Easter.

As Lent Approaches…

25 Tuesday Feb 2020

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Imagine my surprise and gratitude when I saw the following Facebook post from my friend Andrew:

“As Lent approaches I made the decision to read this excellent book by my friend David Kitz for I think it will be the 3rd or 4th time. I am curious if anyone would like to join me for a Lent book study of this amazing book? If so message me.”

I have encountered a number of people who tell me they reread “The Soldier Who Killed a King” every year as Easter approaches. But it’s great to see that fact posted on social media.

A journey to the cross and the empty tomb is valid at any time of the year. This year why not take that journey as seen through the eyes of Roman centurion, Marcus Longinus?

A free seven week discussion guide is also available for personal or group use. Click for the link.