Twenty Questions Jesus Asked
And How They Speak To Us Today
Published on 20. January 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-0-281-08564-4 (ISBN)
Description
'In this wonderful book, John Pritchard draws you into twenty of Jesus' most important questions, which ring as true today as ever they did. I loved it.' PAULA GOODER, CHANCELLOR OF ST PAUL'S CATHEDRAL, LONDON
We usually think of Jesus as preaching and teaching, but throughout the gospels he is often asking questions - searching enquiries, that disarm the hearers into responding unreservedly and provide some of the most profound lessons in the New Testament.
But what were the questions that Jesus asked? And how can we learn from them today?
Twenty Questions Jesus Asked explores just that. Over four distinct sections, John Pritchard explores twenty of Jesus' conversations by imagining the experience of those being questioned and reflecting on their significance for us as modern Christians.
With contemporary stories, questions for reflection and prayer exercises, Twenty Questions Jesus Asked is a brilliant book for both individual and small group use. With his characteristic grounded thoughtfulness, John Pritchard guides us through Jesus' questions and helps us better understand the lessons he was trying to impart, so that we can grow as disciples and apply Jesus' wisdom to every day life.
We usually think of Jesus as preaching and teaching, but throughout the gospels he is often asking questions - searching enquiries, that disarm the hearers into responding unreservedly and provide some of the most profound lessons in the New Testament.
But what were the questions that Jesus asked? And how can we learn from them today?
Twenty Questions Jesus Asked explores just that. Over four distinct sections, John Pritchard explores twenty of Jesus' conversations by imagining the experience of those being questioned and reflecting on their significance for us as modern Christians.
With contemporary stories, questions for reflection and prayer exercises, Twenty Questions Jesus Asked is a brilliant book for both individual and small group use. With his characteristic grounded thoughtfulness, John Pritchard guides us through Jesus' questions and helps us better understand the lessons he was trying to impart, so that we can grow as disciples and apply Jesus' wisdom to every day life.
Reviews / Votes
In this wonderful book, John Pritchard draws you into twenty of Jesus' most important questions, which ring as true today as ever they did. I loved it. -- Paula Gooder, Chancellor of St Paul's Cathedral, London on Twenty Questions Jesus Asked With his usual wisdom and good humour, John Pritchard writes for anyone and everyone curious about the varied work of ministry. This book will refresh and illuminate your perspective on what it means to participate in the growing of God's Kingdom. -- Helen-Ann Hartley, Bishop of Ripon on Handbook of Christian Ministry Unusually honest . . . superbly well focused. -- Rowan Williams on God Lost and Found A very good book by an exceptional leader . . . takes one back to the face of Christ and the realities of Christian discipleship. -- Justin Welby on Living Faithfully Dipping again into John Pritchard's The Life and Work of a Priest for this review reminded me what a remarkable, wise, and humane book it is. It covers just about everything parish life might throw at clergy. Well, not quite everything. If you're troubled by sylvan revels or cohabiting bandits, I'm afraid you're on your own. * Church Times *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 186 mm
Width: 372 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
182 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-281-08564-4 (9780281085644)
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E-Book
01/2022
1st Edition
SPCK Publishing
€11.49
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Person
The Rt Revd John Pritchard was the Bishop of Oxford. He has written many well-received books, including How to Pray, The Intercessions Handbook and The Life and Work of a Priest, all published by SPCK.
Content
Contents
A word at the beginning ix
1 'What are you looking for?' John 1.38 (35-42) 1
2 'Woman, what concern is that to you and to me?' John 2.4 (1-12) 8
3 'Are you a teacher of Israel, and yet you do not understand these things?' John 3.10 (1-16) 17
4 'Why are you afraid?' Mark 4.40 (35-41) 24
5 'What is your name?' Mark 5.9 (1-20) 31
6 'Who touched my clothes?' Mark 5.30 (21-40) 38
7 'What did you go out into the wilderness to look at?' Luke 7.24 (18-35) 46
8 'Do you also wish to go away?' John 6.67 (52-71) 54
9 'But who do you say that I am?' Mark 8.29 (27-38) 62
10 'What do you want me to do for you?' Mark 10.51 (46-52) 69
11 'Which of these three, do you think, was a neighbour to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers?' Luke 10.36 (25-37) 77
12 'Has no one condemned you?' John 8.10 (1-11) 85
13 'Whose head is this, and whose title?' Mark 12.16 (13-17) 92
14 'Do you know what I have done to you?' John 13.12 (1-20) 100
15 'Are you asleep?' Mark 14.37 (32-42) 107
16 'My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?' Mark 15.34 (25-41) 115
17 'Why are you weeping? Who are you looking for?' John 20.15 (1-18) 122
18 'Have you believed because you have seen me?' John 20.29 (19-29) 130
19 'What are you discussing with each other?' Luke 24.17 (13-35) 139
20 'Simon son of John, do you love me?' John 21.16 (15-22) 147
A last word 155
Acknowledgements 158
Notes 160
A word at the beginning ix
1 'What are you looking for?' John 1.38 (35-42) 1
2 'Woman, what concern is that to you and to me?' John 2.4 (1-12) 8
3 'Are you a teacher of Israel, and yet you do not understand these things?' John 3.10 (1-16) 17
4 'Why are you afraid?' Mark 4.40 (35-41) 24
5 'What is your name?' Mark 5.9 (1-20) 31
6 'Who touched my clothes?' Mark 5.30 (21-40) 38
7 'What did you go out into the wilderness to look at?' Luke 7.24 (18-35) 46
8 'Do you also wish to go away?' John 6.67 (52-71) 54
9 'But who do you say that I am?' Mark 8.29 (27-38) 62
10 'What do you want me to do for you?' Mark 10.51 (46-52) 69
11 'Which of these three, do you think, was a neighbour to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers?' Luke 10.36 (25-37) 77
12 'Has no one condemned you?' John 8.10 (1-11) 85
13 'Whose head is this, and whose title?' Mark 12.16 (13-17) 92
14 'Do you know what I have done to you?' John 13.12 (1-20) 100
15 'Are you asleep?' Mark 14.37 (32-42) 107
16 'My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?' Mark 15.34 (25-41) 115
17 'Why are you weeping? Who are you looking for?' John 20.15 (1-18) 122
18 'Have you believed because you have seen me?' John 20.29 (19-29) 130
19 'What are you discussing with each other?' Luke 24.17 (13-35) 139
20 'Simon son of John, do you love me?' John 21.16 (15-22) 147
A last word 155
Acknowledgements 158
Notes 160