Jesus Asked.: What He Wanted to Know

By Conrad Gempf

A look at the questions Jesus asks us—which enrich our understanding and faith.In the Gospels, when people asked Jesus a question, he often replied with one of his own: “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” “Why do you call me good?” British author Conrad Gempf invites readers to look at these questions and discover Jesus’ motivation. What could the second person of the Trinity want to know that he doesn’t already? Gempf concludes that Jesus wants to know where we stand. He doesn’t need to know more facts; he wants to know us.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Release date: Aug 30, 2009
• ISBN: 9780310862680

Conrad Gempf

Conrad Gempf (PhD, University of Aberdeen in Scotland) is lecturer in New Testament at London School of Theology in the United Kingdom. He is the author of Jesus Asked, and has edited or contributed to many journals, books, and reference works, including The Dictionary of Paul and His Letters.

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Reviews for Jesus Asked.

[patl_53 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

One of my favorite reads this year. Conrad Gempf looks at how Jesus communicated: what were the nature of his questions, why did he ask so many questions, why did he respond with questions to those attacking him. I can't recommend this book strongly enough.