Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund
Week 1: Introduction — His Very Heart
Read the Introduction of Gentle and Lowly. Primary Scripture: Matthew 11:28–30
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Before diving into the chapters, Ortlund lays out the one question the whole book exists to answer: what is Jesus Christ actually like in his heart toward us? Sit with that question this week.
Discussion Questions
7 questions1.Ortlund opens by noting that while Christians know the facts of what Jesus has done, they often feel that Jesus is perpetually disappointed or frustrated with them. Does that description resonate with you? How would you honestly describe your felt sense of how Jesus views you on an ordinary day?
2.The book's entire argument pivots on Matthew 11:29, where Jesus says, "I am gentle and lowly in heart." Why does Ortlund consider this verse so remarkable? What is surprising about Jesus making this the one self-description of his inner life found in all four Gospels?
3.Ortlund draws a distinction between what Jesus has done (his works) and who Jesus is (his heart). Why does this distinction matter? Can you think of a relationship in your own life where knowing someone's heart changed how you received their actions?
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