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He Said What?!: Jesus' Amazing Words to Women
Turning the spotlight on Jesus Christ and His words, He Said What?! artfully places you in the midst of powerful and meaningful conversations Jesus had with women. Discover His words’ incredible meaning for women today. Allow His values and desires to restore order to your life. Experience new understanding and gain insight for living as you hear Him speak to you. An in-depth and reflective look at Christ's words will have you saying, “Guess what He said to me!”
192 pages, Paperback
First published January 25, 2015
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December 26, 2014
A new release by New Hope Publishers, He Said What?! Jesus’ Amazing Words to Women by Brenda Poinsett, promises to revitalize the spiritual lives of many women as they spend time exploring Jesus’ words to many New Testament women.
In the book, Poinsett looks at what Jesus said to some of the women in the Bible, how He speaks to us today, what He said then, and what He says to us now. Throughout the book, Poinsett makes one thing certain–Jesus’ words touch hearts and transform lives.
Each chapter of He Said What?! includes the story of a woman’s encounter with Jesus, historical background that helps put the story in context, and insights and lessons drawn from Poinsett’s personal study of the various Bible passages.
Poinsett offers several fresh new insights, even for well-studied readers. For example, when the Syrophoenician woman approached Jesus and asked for help for her daughter (Matt. 15, Mk. 7), of the two distinct words for “dog,” Jesus used the one for a household pet rather than a rabid stray. Oh, what insight that brings to the story. Don’t worry, I’ll leave out any spoilers!
Overall, I found He Said What?! to be an easy and interesting and yet challenging read. I liked the fact that many chapters gave ideas for prayer an application. Because more and more knowledge means we’re spiritually overweight unless we work it out in daily life.
Poinsett explores the lives of many women, including:
Mary, mother of Jesus at wedding in Cana;
Salome, wife of Zebedee and mother of James and John;
the Syrophoenician woman;
the woman caught in adultery; and
the woman who went to embalm Jesus.
My one disappointment with He Said What?! was in the chapter on the woman with the issue of blood. Poinsett used a modern-day story about a woman afraid to stand before the church to “join” the church, saying she could learn a lesson about approaching Jesus with boldness from the woman with the issue of blood. While I realize the book is published by a denominational publishing house (a denomination of which I’m a member myself), I’m disappointed in the over-emphasis on church membership. While I certainly believe fellowship with believers is of paramount importance, “church membership” as it is practiced in our denomination is extra-biblical. I’m saddened that was presented as the example for practical application for that particular lesson.
Still, He Said What?! is a great book that offers fresh insight and promises to pour freshness into your spiritual life. I recommend it for individual study as well as small groups.
* Note: I received a copy of the book from NetGalley for this honest review.
In the book, Poinsett looks at what Jesus said to some of the women in the Bible, how He speaks to us today, what He said then, and what He says to us now. Throughout the book, Poinsett makes one thing certain–Jesus’ words touch hearts and transform lives.
Each chapter of He Said What?! includes the story of a woman’s encounter with Jesus, historical background that helps put the story in context, and insights and lessons drawn from Poinsett’s personal study of the various Bible passages.
Poinsett offers several fresh new insights, even for well-studied readers. For example, when the Syrophoenician woman approached Jesus and asked for help for her daughter (Matt. 15, Mk. 7), of the two distinct words for “dog,” Jesus used the one for a household pet rather than a rabid stray. Oh, what insight that brings to the story. Don’t worry, I’ll leave out any spoilers!
Overall, I found He Said What?! to be an easy and interesting and yet challenging read. I liked the fact that many chapters gave ideas for prayer an application. Because more and more knowledge means we’re spiritually overweight unless we work it out in daily life.
Poinsett explores the lives of many women, including:
Mary, mother of Jesus at wedding in Cana;
Salome, wife of Zebedee and mother of James and John;
the Syrophoenician woman;
the woman caught in adultery; and
the woman who went to embalm Jesus.
My one disappointment with He Said What?! was in the chapter on the woman with the issue of blood. Poinsett used a modern-day story about a woman afraid to stand before the church to “join” the church, saying she could learn a lesson about approaching Jesus with boldness from the woman with the issue of blood. While I realize the book is published by a denominational publishing house (a denomination of which I’m a member myself), I’m disappointed in the over-emphasis on church membership. While I certainly believe fellowship with believers is of paramount importance, “church membership” as it is practiced in our denomination is extra-biblical. I’m saddened that was presented as the example for practical application for that particular lesson.
Still, He Said What?! is a great book that offers fresh insight and promises to pour freshness into your spiritual life. I recommend it for individual study as well as small groups.
* Note: I received a copy of the book from NetGalley for this honest review.
April 24, 2015
After completing 'He Said What?!' by Brenda Poinsett, I was not disappointed.
As usual, Brenda came through with her intention of pulling out conversations and phrases, which Jesus said to women in scripture, and expanding upon their meaning through giving meaning to words He used as well as Cultural and Traditional practices during Jesus' time on earth.
I learned that not only did people approach Jesus for help, healing and conversation, but Jesus approached women and helped them, even though they may not of known they even could be helped.
Two examples of this were the widow whose son was restored to life and the adulterous woman, neither of whom asked for anything, that we know of...It's enough that Jesus knows.
Through the turning of water to wine conversation with His Mother, Jesus performed His first Miracle, Helped His Mother out and also kept a Bridegroom's family from being culturally embarrassed, while at the same time He brought Glory to His Father GOD, as His Disciples first grasped Who He really was.
Good Read
As usual, Brenda came through with her intention of pulling out conversations and phrases, which Jesus said to women in scripture, and expanding upon their meaning through giving meaning to words He used as well as Cultural and Traditional practices during Jesus' time on earth.
I learned that not only did people approach Jesus for help, healing and conversation, but Jesus approached women and helped them, even though they may not of known they even could be helped.
Two examples of this were the widow whose son was restored to life and the adulterous woman, neither of whom asked for anything, that we know of...It's enough that Jesus knows.
Through the turning of water to wine conversation with His Mother, Jesus performed His first Miracle, Helped His Mother out and also kept a Bridegroom's family from being culturally embarrassed, while at the same time He brought Glory to His Father GOD, as His Disciples first grasped Who He really was.
Good Read
December 28, 2014
*I received this book in exchange for an honest review from NetGalley.com*
I was pleasantly surprised at the thought and work Poinsett put into this book. There are thematic sections with many chapters. Each chapter includes the Biblical reference of the quote in question, the context, historical and cultural significances, and questions to ponder. While explaining the full scope of what Jesus said to women, the author also includes applications for modern women.
A wide variety of women are mentioned (from well known to obscure women clearly all from the Gospels) and certain wordings are explained (referring to his mother as "Woman" throughout his discussions with her, for example). This book will provide insights for all spiritual maturity levels and denominations.
I recommend this title for women's Bible study groups. As I read the title alone, it was very interesting but it would work best facilitating discussion and growth within a group of women.
I was pleasantly surprised at the thought and work Poinsett put into this book. There are thematic sections with many chapters. Each chapter includes the Biblical reference of the quote in question, the context, historical and cultural significances, and questions to ponder. While explaining the full scope of what Jesus said to women, the author also includes applications for modern women.
A wide variety of women are mentioned (from well known to obscure women clearly all from the Gospels) and certain wordings are explained (referring to his mother as "Woman" throughout his discussions with her, for example). This book will provide insights for all spiritual maturity levels and denominations.
I recommend this title for women's Bible study groups. As I read the title alone, it was very interesting but it would work best facilitating discussion and growth within a group of women.
August 4, 2015
Love the unique take on scriptures. The author delves into the scripture and explains the situation and what Jesus said in terms that relate to women in todays world. This book really opened my mind to how I read the Bible too. You can read the same passage over and over, but it takes more that reading to understand - you need to put yourself into passage.
I was given this book in exchange for an honest review via Netgalley.
I was given this book in exchange for an honest review via Netgalley.
March 18, 2015
*I received this book in exchange for an honest review from NetGalley.com*
This was a good read. It explained how a lot of things Jesus said are translated for today's woman. I would recommend it to any woman wanting to know what Jesus would say to them.
This was a good read. It explained how a lot of things Jesus said are translated for today's woman. I would recommend it to any woman wanting to know what Jesus would say to them.
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