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Customers find the book well-written and enjoyable to read. They find it informative and interesting about the apostles and their calling. The author provides rare insights into the personalities of the disciples, focusing on Peter, Andrew, and James. The narrative is described as rich, detailed, and realistic.
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You don’t have to be perfect to do God’s work. Look no further than the twelve disciples, whose many weaknesses are forever preserved throughout the pages of the New Testament. Join bestselling author John MacArthur in Twelve Ordinary Men as he draws principles from Christ’s careful, hands-on training of the original disciples for today’s modern disciple, you!
Jesus chose ordinary men–fishermen, tax collectors, political zealots–and turned their weakness into strength, producing greatness from people who were otherwise unremarkable. The twelve disciples weren’t the stained-glass saints we imagine. On the contrary, they were truly human, all too prone to mistakes, misstatements, wrong attitudes, lapses of faith, and bitter failure. Simply put, they were flawed people, just like us. But under Jesus’ teaching and touch, they became a force that forever changed the world.
MacArthur takes you into the inner circle of the disciples–their selection, their training, their personalities, and their incredible impact. As MacArthur took a closer look at the lives of the twelve disciples, he found himself asking difficult questions along the way, including:
Why did Jesus pick each of the twelve disciples?How did Jesus teach them everything he could in just eighteen short months?Can the lessons that Jesus taught the disciples can still influence our faith today?
In Twelve Ordinary Men, you’ll learn that disciples are living proof that God’s strength is made perfect in weakness. As you get to know the men who walked with Jesus, you’ll see that if he can accomplish his purposes through them, he can do the same through you.
Our Top Reviews
Reviewer: Trip
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great book
Review: I highly recommend this book. It lets you see inside the 12 Apostles and what the Bible says about them and what their personalities contributed to The Cause of Jesus Christ.
Reviewer: Dana
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Excellent book
Review: This book was excellent! It is well written and gives insight to the apostles and who they were. After reading this book I have a better understanding of what they must have went through and almost felt that I was right there with them.
Reviewer: Betty Titus
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: BLT
Review: I used this book to lead a Bible Study. It was a real eye opener to what the disciples were actually like before, during and after they followed Jesus. It also was an encourager to those who question if they can do anything for God.
Reviewer: ktm****44
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Twelve Ordinary Men: How the Master Shaped His Disciples by John MacArthur
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Reviewer: Christine LaRocca
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A Very Good Book of the 12 Apostles
Review: The content of the book is good. John MacArthur is a well know pastor in Christian circles, known to be an accurate teacher of Biblical topics. Many years ago, I bought the hard cover for my husband , and he loved it. The hard cover was a larger book with text that is easier to read. I gave that copy to a friend, and I was looking to replace it, so I bought this paperback. I’m really disappointed that it is a lot smaller. than the hard cover. It’s not the size that is disappointing. It’s the smaller text and that the ink is lighter and not as easy to read. Perhaps size is reduced and less ink is used to save money. But I’d rather pay a little more and have a book that is enjoyable to read. I’m not sure if I’ll return this or not. To publishers, please note that, especially as we grow older, it is not easy to read small text let alone faint text. It makes a big difference when you’re older to be able to grow into our collection of books (read in our older years books we’ve collected over time). Sorry if I spent too much time on size and ink quality. It’s a good book and you will learn a lot about the lives of the 12 apostles. Worth reading.
Reviewer: Kevin Willbond
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: GREAT READ and EASY to follow that puts things into perspective.
Review: I highly recommend this book. I have never really understood or followed the history of the disciples. I would suggest you read this before reading the Bible, so you get yourself comfortable with the history of these men, how they were selected, how they lived, how they spread the gospel, and met the same fateas Jesus. It is a book you can go back to again for reference or to refresh one’s memory. An enjoyable read.
Reviewer: J. Bean
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Know the apostles
Review: This is an enlightening view of Jesus’ chosen apostles. As pointed out by the title of John MacArthur, 12 ordinary men. As we know, they did extraordinary deeds. We don’t really know much about the twelve but from their witness, we know Jesus.Thank you John MacArthur for you diligence insight of these twelve ordinary men. Praise God for their diligence.
Reviewer: Mary Woodcock
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Biblical History
Review: Very good reading
Reviewer: Sourangshu Sarkar
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: An enlightening journey through the lives of disciples, beautifully penned by John F. MacArthur. The author’s insights into how the Master shaped his followers for greatness offer profound lessons. A must-read for those seeking spiritual growth and understanding. The narrative, coupled with MacArthur’s expertise, creates a compelling and enriching experience. This book has truly captivated me, and I find myself thoroughly enjoying every page. Highly recommended for those seeking a deeper understanding of the apostolic journey and its profound teachings.
Reviewer: K.Yam
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: マッカーサー牧師の12人の女性を先に、そして今度は12人の弟子を読みます。米国のベストセラー、大変良い本です。お勧めです。
Reviewer: Judy Cutting
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: This is an excellent written book about all the disciplines, gives you great insight
Reviewer: Enrique Gonzalez
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: In a very simple but profound way the author explains how and when di He choose His apostles. It has been a delighting reading
Reviewer: Humberto Domingos de Carvalho Junior
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: The book really show us a different perspective of the life of those 12 men. How the Lord shaped each one of them, except for Judas Iscariotes, in the same way He does today, but perhaps in a more intense way. Transforming ordinary and miserable men into valuable tools in his mighty hand. Making sinful men able to follow the steps of the Master and share his loving gospel to the world. I recommend it.
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