Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers

Gentle and Lowly focuses on the heart of Jesus toward people who are sinful, weary, ashamed, or suffering. Dane Ortlund begins with Christ's description of himself in Matthew 11 and traces that tenderness through the Gospels, Hebrews, and other biblical texts. He also draws from historic Christian writers to illuminate the welcome and mercy of Christ.

The book speaks especially to readers who know Christian doctrine yet still imagine God as reluctant, cold, or perpetually disappointed. Ortlund's concise chapters invite slow reading and reflection, offering theological depth in an accessible pastoral voice. It is a helpful resource for personal encouragement, discipleship, counseling, and care during difficult seasons.