Encounters with Jesus

Unexpected Answers to Life's Biggest Questions

By: Timothy Keller

Narrated by: Lloyd James

In Encounters With Jesus, New York Times bestselling author and renowned pastor Timothy Keller shows how people were changed when they met Jesus personally—and how we can be changed today through our own encounter with him.

What is my purpose in life? What is a good life? Why is there so much wrong with our world? What can I do to help make it right? These are some of the big questions that everyone must answer. And any lasting change in our lives will start with a change to one or more of our answers to these questions.

Jesus changed the life of every person he met in the Gospels, through powerful experiences and words that led them to unexpected and transforming answers to their big questions. These conversations can still address our questions and doubts today. Originally published as an eSeries, Encounters with Jesus focuses on several of these meetings — including with a skeptical student, a religious insider, an outcast, even Jesus’ mother — and shows how the central events in Jesus’ life provide ways for us to encounter him again or for the first time.

Critic reviews

“This is the book I give to all my friends who are serious spiritual seekers or skeptics.” -Rick Warren, author of The Purpose Driven Life, on The Reason for God

"Every Good Endeavor will soon become a classic on faith and work, not only because it's intelligent, but because it's accessible... Drawing on decades of study and ministry, Every Good Endeavor may soon become one of the most important contemporary books on faith and work." - Comment Magazine

Like so many life issues for Christians, the word balance is instructive when it comes to work. Every Good Endeavor deftly explains how we can relish and enjoy our work while honoring God and serving others, all the while avoiding the extremes of negativity on the one hand and idolatry on the other." - The Gospel Coalition

"Most people sitting in the pews of our churches on a Sunday morning spend more time in the workplace than anywhere else. Yet we can too easily make following Christ a matter of personal devotions and church activity... This is great book on an important area that is too often neglected." - Tim Chester

Perfectly 👌 Explained

Eloquently Spoken with perfect analogies. A keeper for reference 👏. A must listen or 📚 read.

Deep, thoughtful

I liked the insightful and convincing take on Jesus’s encounters with chapters in the Bible

Five stars across the board!

I was so encouraged and blessed by this book. I’ve been a believer for quite some time and the reminders, and the things that I learned were sanctifying .The reader read with such a tone that was so encouraging. I also like the speed of which it was read. I will be recommending this to others as well as going back and listening again myself.

Excellent !

Would you listen to Encounters with Jesus again? Why?

Yes. Very insightful, well-written, and encouraging !

What was one of the most memorable moments of Encounters with Jesus?

The Samaritan woman at the well.

Which character – as performed by Lloyd James – was your favorite?

Jesus

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The entire series of encounters with Jesus.

Any additional comments?

This can easily be paired with The Prodigal God for more insight & encouragement.

Excellent book

Insightful teaching on the person and work of Jesus Christ. Tim Keller is a master communicator and writer. Thank you.
Mike Larsen, Lead Pastor at Encounter Christian Church in Bellflower Ca.