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| Twelve Ordinary Men: How the Master Shaped His Disciples for Greatness, and What He Wants to Do with You | 
 enlarge | Author: John Macarthur
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (16 reviews)
Sales Rank: 25378
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 224
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.7
ISBN: 0785288244
Dewey Decimal Number: 291
EAN: 9780785288244
ASIN: 0785288244
Publication Date: May 10, 2006
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 I am very pleased with the quality of the book I received. April 5, 2008
Twelve Ordinary Men- How the Master shaped his Disciples for greatness and What He wants to do with You by John MacArthur. The book I received was in excellent condition and came in quicker than I expected. The Ladies at church in my UMW are starting this as a monthly bible study on 4/7/08. We are really looking forward to it.
great book for Christians and non-Christians alike January 29, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
What made Christ's disciples the men that were chosen? What made them so great? It was that they were ordinary men, like you and me. MacArthur takes the disciples and writes what we know about them and what kind of men they were. His only source is the Bible. Well, he uses other sources to find out what happened to them (in some cases) after the Resurrection. There is a little speculation here and there, but it seems well thought out and intelligent. My only fault is his chapter on Judas. Yes, he is the great betrayer. Yes he did a horrible thing, but wasn't it required of him? Didn't Jesus have to have one of them betray him? In the end, did he have a choice. One of the most interesting of the disciples and I just didn't feel MacArthur put the time, thought or energy into him that is deserved, but overall, and that includes the Judas chapter, great stuff. It should be required reading for all Christians (and other religious folks) and even for atheists and agnostics (maybe especially agnostics).
Wonderful January 8, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book was inspiring and moving! I enjoyed the historical information that McArthur included to add to what the Bible tells us about these men. It was moving to see how Christ transformed these men and I enjoyed learning of the possible significance of the order in which they are often mentioned. McArthur conveniently devoted one chapter to each apostle which makes it easy to divide up and read at different times.
Expert in the disciples now... November 21, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book is inspirational, you cannot put it down, I read the entire thing in less than a day. The book gives you a sense that you to are part of the 12; you become a disciple. You learn so many things about the disciples that you yourself become their acquantinces.
Highly recommend this book for anyone trying to become more familiar with these great men.
Great insight on the apostles November 16, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I went through a stage in my walk where I was asking myself "why did God choose me? My background is so messed up that there is no way that God can use me in minstry." Wow did this book help me. I had heard good things about MacArthur but had never read him. This was my first book of his and I absolutely loved it. Not just the content but the style he writes with is so easy to follow and he backs it so well with scripture. He is now my favorite Christian author.
In this book he profiles each of the disciples based on scripture and history, and does it very well. Amazing read.
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