Conversations Of Jesus, The: Learning From His Encounters

Conversations of Jesus, The: Learning from His Encounters

Through Scripture and spoken word, Jesus continues to attract millions of followers today. In many ways, those who seek Christ now differ little from those whose stories we learn in the Gospels: Peter, Nicodemus, Mary, the Samaritan leper, even Judas. Professor Simon J. Kistemaker has spent his professional life studying the words and actions of those who spent time with Jesus. In The Conversations of Jesus he offers a glimpse into the lives of those who were touched by encounters with Jesus Christ. Readers will find much in common with these first-century people, including their feelings of inadequacy, confusion, and joy at meeting the Savior. Ideal for laypersons and pastors, The Conversations of Jesus helps readers strengthen their walks with Christ as they learn about others who have walked this path before.From the Back CoverListen in During his earthly ministry, Jesus encountered a wide variety of people, paying attention to each and every one. The Conversations of Jesus is an accessible yet in-depth portrayal of these key interactions, related with keen observations by acclaimed scholar Simon J. Kistemaker. As we listen to these poignant conversations, we gain insight into how his words are relevant to us. "The genius of this book is the conception itself. The result: an ever-expanding picture of Jesus and the people with whom he interacted."-Leland Ryken, Clyde S. Kilby Professor of English, Wheaton College "Discerning readers will find in Kistemaker's thoughtful book not only useful background information to illumine Jesus' conversations but also helpful application for our lives today."-Ronald Youngblood, professor of Old Testament, International College and Graduate School "We cannot come away from The Conversations of Jesus without the feeling that we were there, eavesdropping on the inspiring, instructive, and challenging words of the greatest of all teachers."-Eugene Merrill, distinguished professor of Old Testament studies, Dallas Theological Seminary "This is a concise, informative, and down-to-earth account of the people in the New Testament whose lives were touched by Jesus. Enriching."-Richard V. Pierard, scholar in residence, Gordon College Simon J. Kistemaker is professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida.About the AuthorSimon J. Kistemaker is professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary. He is the author of numerous studies and commentaries, including several volumes of the New Testament Commentary series.