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Contrary to popular belief, we do not 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. Jesus chose ordinary men - fisherman, tax collectors, political zealots - and turned their weakness into strength, producing greatness from utter uselessness. MacArthur draws principles from Christ's careful, hands-on training of the original twelve disciples for today's modern disciple - you.… (more)
Reread several times and understand more each time. Well narrated by the author. Informative, educational, and entertaining. Reprints show it’s of interest to different ages. ( )
Contrary to popular belief, we do not 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. Jesus chose ordinary men - fisherman, tax collectors, political zealots - and turned their weakness into strength, producing greatness from utter uselessness. MacArthur draws principles from Christ's careful, hands-on training of the original twelve disciples for today's modern disciple - you.
Very interesting book. Fast read. Will use as basis for upcoming Bible study. However, a little wordy by about 15 percent. Thankfully, God still works through ordinary people! ( )
To Irv Busenitz, for his loyal friendship and devoted service over three decades. Irv is a true teacher and selfless servant who has faithfully invested his own life in the lives of other men who come to study at The Master's Seminary. Irv is the ideal model of both disciple and disciple-maker, having dedicated himself to fulfilling 2 Timothy 2:2: "The things you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also."
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Introduction More than twenty years ago, while preaching through the Gospel of Matthew, I gave a series of character studies on the twelve apostles.
Chapter 1 From the time Jesus began His public ministry in His hometown of Nazareth, He was enormously controversial.
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And so along with the other eleven, Matthias became a powerful witness of Jesus' resurrection (v.22)—one more ordinary man whom the Lord elevated to an extraordinary calling.
Contrary to popular belief, we do not 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. Jesus chose ordinary men - fisherman, tax collectors, political zealots - and turned their weakness into strength, producing greatness from utter uselessness. MacArthur draws principles from Christ's careful, hands-on training of the original twelve disciples for today's modern disciple - you.
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