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The Final Question of Jesus: How You Can Live the Answer Today
In this follow-up to the bestselling Simply Jesus, Joe Stowell says that loving Jesus is all about loving people. We never love Him more than when we involve ourselves in the lives of men and women, boys and girls. The highest form of love for God’s Son is pouring out our very lives for His sons and daughters. The Lord Himself teaches that when we touch others, when we encourage others, when we help others—"one of the least of these brothers of mine"—we are touching, encouraging, and helping Him. Through the tender story of Peter’s restoration on a beach in Galilee, we learn about proving our love for Jesus by caring about what He cares about most.
You Are the Answer to Life’s Ultimate Question
You may feel like the philosopher who said, “The more I get to know people, the more I like my dog!” People! The source of our greatest pleasure and deepest pain. Figuring out what to do with them is life’s ultimate question.
And it is the question that interests Jesus beyond all others. People are His passion, His abiding concern, and His greatest treasure.
There is no better way to show your love for Jesus than by caring about what He cares about most. The final question that Jesus asked Peter presses us to the deepest reality of our Christian walk. People need to be loved, nurtured, and rescued, and Jesus calls us to be the answer.
Story Behind the Book
I’ve been asked some uncomfortable questions in my life. I’m guessing that you have, too. …Do you know why I pulled you over? …Have you heard anything that I have said? …Could you give me your pin number please? …Do you know where your ball landed? …And just how do you intend to support my daughter?
But count on it, there will never be a more unsettling question than the final question that Jesus asked Peter.
“Simon, son of John, do you love Me?”
The Lord asked Peter that most penetrating of questions…not once, not twice, but three times. Those words pierced deep into the very core of Peter’s purpose in life. As I’ve studied the gospels in recent days, I’ve been surprised to learn that the most important way to show Him our love is to simply love His people. This small book is the outgrowth of that life-changing realization.
You Are the Answer to Life’s Ultimate Question
You may feel like the philosopher who said, “The more I get to know people, the more I like my dog!” People! The source of our greatest pleasure and deepest pain. Figuring out what to do with them is life’s ultimate question.
And it is the question that interests Jesus beyond all others. People are His passion, His abiding concern, and His greatest treasure.
There is no better way to show your love for Jesus than by caring about what He cares about most. The final question that Jesus asked Peter presses us to the deepest reality of our Christian walk. People need to be loved, nurtured, and rescued, and Jesus calls us to be the answer.
Story Behind the Book
I’ve been asked some uncomfortable questions in my life. I’m guessing that you have, too. …Do you know why I pulled you over? …Have you heard anything that I have said? …Could you give me your pin number please? …Do you know where your ball landed? …And just how do you intend to support my daughter?
But count on it, there will never be a more unsettling question than the final question that Jesus asked Peter.
“Simon, son of John, do you love Me?”
The Lord asked Peter that most penetrating of questions…not once, not twice, but three times. Those words pierced deep into the very core of Peter’s purpose in life. As I’ve studied the gospels in recent days, I’ve been surprised to learn that the most important way to show Him our love is to simply love His people. This small book is the outgrowth of that life-changing realization.
- GenresChristian Living
96 pages, Hardcover
First published August 3, 2004
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About the author
Joseph M. Stowell
67 books18 followersDr. Joseph M. Stowell serves as the 11th President of Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Comprised of approximately 2500 undergraduate and graduate students, Cornerstone is a Christ-centered university with a passion for global influence through the transforming power of the gospel. The University is committed to creating an environment where students thrive both spiritually and intellectually as they prepare themselves to influence our world as followers of Jesus.
An internationally recognized conference speaker, Joe has also written numerous books including "The Trouble with Jesus, Simply Jesus and You, The Upside of Down" and "Eternity." Joe also serves with RBC Ministries, partnering in media productions, writing, and outreach to pastors. His "Strength for the Journey" web ministry, www.getmorestrength.org, features daily devotionals, weekly messages and commentary, downloadable Bible study curriculum, and an audio library of his most requested messages. Joe serves on the Board of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Wheaton College, and has a distinguished career in higher education and church leadership.
From 1987-2005, he served as the president of Moody Bible Institute, and as teaching pastor at the 10,000-member Harvest Bible Chapel in suburban Chicago from 2005 to early 2008 prior to assuming the presidency at Cornerstone University. He is a graduate of Cedarville University and Dallas Theological Seminary and was honored with a doctor of divinity degree from The Master's College in 1987. Joe and his wife Martie are the parents of three adult children and ten grandchildren.
An internationally recognized conference speaker, Joe has also written numerous books including "The Trouble with Jesus, Simply Jesus and You, The Upside of Down" and "Eternity." Joe also serves with RBC Ministries, partnering in media productions, writing, and outreach to pastors. His "Strength for the Journey" web ministry, www.getmorestrength.org, features daily devotionals, weekly messages and commentary, downloadable Bible study curriculum, and an audio library of his most requested messages. Joe serves on the Board of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Wheaton College, and has a distinguished career in higher education and church leadership.
From 1987-2005, he served as the president of Moody Bible Institute, and as teaching pastor at the 10,000-member Harvest Bible Chapel in suburban Chicago from 2005 to early 2008 prior to assuming the presidency at Cornerstone University. He is a graduate of Cedarville University and Dallas Theological Seminary and was honored with a doctor of divinity degree from The Master's College in 1987. Joe and his wife Martie are the parents of three adult children and ten grandchildren.
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March 19, 2010
Este Libro me lo regalo un querido amigo de la Universidad para navidades del 2008, sin saber que seria uno de los libros que mas conmoveria mi espiritu.
Hace Poco termine de leerlo y la verdad es que es un libro que te cambia la forma de ver la vida, te explica porque aunque algunas veces el ser humano sea ingrato e hipocrita no debemos desistir en amar al projimo y brindarle nuestra ayuda cada vez que podamos, se los recomiendo.
Hace Poco termine de leerlo y la verdad es que es un libro que te cambia la forma de ver la vida, te explica porque aunque algunas veces el ser humano sea ingrato e hipocrita no debemos desistir en amar al projimo y brindarle nuestra ayuda cada vez que podamos, se los recomiendo.
December 22, 2014
This book really hit home for me. It really isn't just about trying to walk about the commandments like Jesus did when he was on earth but about wanting to do it out of love. And most importantly learning to love the broken, the ugly and the mean people in this world too.
February 13, 2017
Short, easy to read, great book. Challenging truth. It's about people.
March 31, 2017
A must read for every Christ follower. Convicting and challenging. I am so glad Joseph Stowell took the time to write it.
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