The Conversations of Jesus: Learning from His Encounters

by Simon J. Kistemaker

Publisher:

Baker

, 2004

Overview

In The Conversations of Jesus, Simon Kistemaker offers a glimpse into the lives of those who were touched by encounters with Jesus Christ. Focusing on the encounters Jesus had with people during his ministry, he demonstrates how those who seek Christ now differ little from those whose stories we learn about in the Gospels: Peter, Nicodemus, Mary, the Samaritan leper, even Judas. Through his discussion in this text, Kistemaker helps readers find much in common with these first-century people, including their feelings of inadequacy, confusion, and joy at meeting the Savior. Ideal for both laypeople and pastors, Kistemaker’s insights help readers strengthen their walk with Christ as they learn about others who have walked this path before.

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Key Features

• Focuses on every major personal encounter Jesus had through his ministry
• Offers a look at how common people may have reacted to Jesus
• Provides an applicable message to extrapolate from each encounter

Contents

• People Who Became Messengers of Jesus
• People Whose Faith Jesus Praised
• People Whom Jesus Healed
• People Who Became Jesus’ Apostles
• People Whose Lives Jesus Touched
• People Who Opposed Jesus

Top Highlights

“Hence Jesus taught him on two subjects of note: the kingdom of God and being born again” (Page 14)

“Nicodemus was a Jew with a Greek name that means ‘conqueror of the people.’” (Page 13)

“All that Nicodemus wanted was a confirmation that Jesus indeed was the promised Messiah” (Page 14)

“kingdom of God refers to God’s administrative rule on earth” (Page 14)

“This teacher not only read the Scriptures, he also explained and applied them like no one else in Israel.” (Pages 13–14)

Praise for the Print Edition

This is a concise, informative, and down-to-earth account of the people in the New Testament whose lives were touched by Jesus. For the general reader it opens new vistas in understanding the way people related to Jesus and how this relates to our situation today. Enriching.

—Richard V. Pierard, scholar in residence, Gordon College

Professor Kistemaker has done an excellent job in portraying a gentler side of Jesus in his dealings with people, and has done so with vivid language that makes each of the 46 episodes both captivating and educational.

—Robert L. Thomas, professor of New Testament, The Master’s Seminary

The genius of this book is the conception itself—a survey and analysis of all the important conversations of Jesus recorded in the four Gospels. The result is an ever-expanding picture of Jesus and the people with whom he interacted. At the same time, as you keep reading this survey it will gradually dawn on you that the conversations of Jesus are a microcosm of the Gospels and their message.

—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 illuminate Jesus’ conversations with 45 individuals or groups but also helpful application for our lives today.

—Ronald Youngblood, professor of Old Testament, International College and Graduate School

Product Details

• Title: The Conversations of Jesus: Learning from His Encounters
• Author: Simon J. Kistemaker
• Publisher: Baker
• Print Publication Date: 2004
• Logos Release Date: 2014
• Pages: 240
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Jesus Christ › Friends and associates; Christian life
• ISBNs: 9781441248862, 0801064902, 9780801064906, 1441248862
• Resource ID: LLS:CNVRSTNSJSS
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2023-09-22T13:23:38Z

About Simon J. Kistemaker

Calvin College, A.B. Calvin Theological Seminary, B.D. Free University of Amsterdam, Th.D. Dr. Simon Kistemaker is a distinguished New Testament scholar and Professor of New Testament Emeritus. He continues to teach required and elective courses each semester at RTS Orlando. He holds a doctorate from the Free University of Amsterdam. His major work, the New Testament Commentary, was initiated by Dr. William Hendricksen. Four of the seven volumes, written by Dr. Kistemaker, received the Gold Medallion Evangelical Book of the Year Award. Dr. Kistemaker has written several other books including The Parables of Jesus and The Gospels in Current Study, numerous scholarly articles, and contributions to various reference volumes, including the New Geneva Study Bible. A past president of the Evangelical Theological Society, he also served as its secretary for more than ten years. His international travel is extensive, including speaking and teaching in various countries.