This illuminating examination of the Gospels reveals how the questions Jesus asks of his followers lead the way to a deeper understanding of the meaning of life and the mystery of God. As John Dear points out in this remarkable book, like any great teacher and rabbi, 'Jesus has a question for everyone he meets, for every occasion, for every experience, for every potential disciple.' Dear uses these questions as an invitation to readers to discover the lessons they contain by searching their own hearts and minds for answers.
Each page of THE QUESTIONS OF JESUS presents a question by Jesus followed by a brief reflection about its context, its meaning for Jesus, and its meaning for contemporary readers. Using recent events as powerful and poignant examples, he shows why a renewed commitment to Jesus' message of nonviolence, compassion, justice, and peace is essential to healing a world torn by violence and war.