Simon of Cyrene

By F. Wayne Mac Leod

Simon of Cyrene is an obscure Bible character who had a tremendous role to play at the time of the crucifixion of Jesus. Three out of the four gospels mention his name and the fact that he carried the cross of Jesus, but there is little else known about him.

Hidden in the few verses of Scripture mentioning his name are some interesting details about the work that Jesus carried out that day. Simon’s role was not only to minister to the Lord Jesus by carrying the cross but also to show us something about the work He accomplished that day.

The goal of this short study on the person of Simon of Cyrene is to see his significance in revealing Christ and His ministry on our behalf.

• Language: English
• Publisher: F. Wayne Mac Leod
• Release date: Sep 18, 2019
• ISBN: 9780463263617

F. Wayne Mac Leod

F. Wayne Mac Leod was born in Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada and received his education at Ontario Bible College, University of Waterloo and Ontario Theological Seminary. He was ordained at Hespeler Baptist Church, Cambridge, Ontario in 1991. He and his wife, Diane served as missionaries with the Africa Evangelical Fellowship (now merged with SIM) on the islands of Mauritius and Reunion in the Indian Ocean from 1985-1993 where he was involved in church development and leadership training. He is presently involved in a writing ministry and is a member of Action International Ministries.

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Simon of Cyrene

A Devotional Look at the Man Who Carried the Cross of Jesus

F. Wayne Mac Leod

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Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, CANADA B1V 1Y5

Simon of Cyrene

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Table of Contents

Preface

Chapter 1 - What’s in a Name?

Chapter 2 - Compelled to Follow Jesus

Chapter 3 - Carrying the Cross

Chapter 4 - He Has Heard

Chapter 5 - Handing Over the Cross

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Preface

Simon of Cyrene is an obscure Bible character who had a tremendous role to play at the time of the crucifixion of Jesus. Three out of four gospels mention his name and the fact that he carried the cross of Jesus, but there is very little else known about him.

Hidden in the few verses of Scripture that mention his name are some interesting details about the work