Recent Release, "Crown of Thorns, Crown of Glory," from Christian Faith Publishing Author Gordon Green, Explores Christ's Final Earthly Ministry Through Matthew's Gospel

Gainesville, FL, October 01, 2026 --(PR.com)-- Gordon Green has completed a new book, "Crown of Thorns, Crown of Glory": A Devotional Journey Through Matthew, Chapters 21-28, a comprehensive guide that enriches understanding of Scripture through careful study of Matthew's account of Jesus's passion and resurrection. Drawing on commentaries and word studies, this devotional unlocks layers of meaning in the final chapters of the first Gospel, transforming intellectual knowledge into lived faith. Readers will engage with the text through inductive Bible study methods, allowing God's Word to become a living, breathing reality rather than distant doctrine.

His pastoral experience and decades of spiritual formation uniquely position Gordon to guide others through this sacred territory. After establishing himself in banking and real estate appraisal, he answered a deeper calling to ministry, earning graduate degrees in Counseling and Divinity from Reformed Theological Seminary and Trinity Anglican Seminary respectively. His years serving as a pastor in Pittsburgh and later directing campus ministry at the University of Florida honed his ability to communicate faith truths in accessible, relatable ways. In 2020, Gordon founded Focused Life Ministries, a nonprofit dedicated to offering life coaching and spiritual direction to seekers and believers alike.

"Crown of Thorns, Crown of Glory" illuminates the central tension of Christ's redemptive work: the paradox of suffering and exaltation, defeat and victory. Readers will discover how Matthew's testimony reveals Jesus as both the rejected King and the risen Lord, and they will find in these chapters a template for serving Christ's kingdom with confidence and courage. As part of an expansive devotional series spanning Scripture from Genesis through Revelation, this volume stands as your companion for deepening faith, whether you approach it as daily reflection or extended study. Gordon's perspective—shaped by his roles as husband, father, grandfather, and spiritual guide—makes these profound truths accessible and personally meaningful.

From the author, "My prayer is that as you journey through these final chapters of Matthew, you will encounter the risen Christ in fresh ways, understanding both His crown of thorns and His crown of glory, and discovering how His story becomes the transforming center of your own story."

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Gordon Green's thoughtful work equips believers with tools for deeper scriptural engagement and spiritual maturation. Readers will emerge with renewed confidence in Christ's kingship and a clarified vision of faithful discipleship.

Readers who wish to experience this enriching work can purchase "Crown of Thorns, Crown of Glory" at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

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