1. Twelve Ordinary Men
    John MacArthur
    Thomas Nelson / 2006 / Trade Paperback
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  1. Liz
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Twelve Ordinary Men
    June 23, 2015
    Liz
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    This is a fantastic book in so many aspects! A definite "must read."
  2. winter79
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Twelve Ordinary Men
    August 26, 2014
    winter79
    I enjoyed this book so much because it was written with such insight into each disciple's life. It made their relationship with Jesus so vivid. It touched me to read about each one. It even made it clearer about Judas. It is a moving account of their lives. John MacArthur is a wonderful teacher.
  3. David Gough
    Alexandria, VA
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    5 Stars Out Of 5
    The men our Lord chose
    March 10, 2012
    David Gough
    Alexandria, VA
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    John MacArthur has provided insightful looks into the lives of the twelve men chosen by the Christ to be His closest disciples. The key word is "ordinary," because Jesus did not select those of unique ability or special privilege to follow Him for three-plus years and to whom He would hand over the task of establishing His Church. The largest group of the twelve were fishermen and they covered a spectrum of backgrounds and personalities. To imagine this group being gelled harmoniously into a unit seems difficult at best, and yet that is precisely what our Lord patiently did with them. MacArthur does an excellent job of describing these men by searching the biblical text. Where the Bible is silent, he draws from other historical sources (notably Josephus and Eusebius), although more complete referencing and annotation would have been helpful for the student seeking to dig still deeper into the lives of the disciples. Early in the book, the author suggests that there were three sub-groupings of four disciples each, a plausible but unprovable hypothesis. The chapters move along smoothly and freely, beginning most naturally with Peter and ending with Judas. I was somewhat disappointed that a chapter was not devoted to every disciple. For example, Matthew and Thomas rather awkwardly share a chapter, as do James the Less, Simon the Zealot, and Judas (not Iscariot), although an equally less-known Nathanael has a chapter of his own. The concluding chapter on Judas Iscariot is a fitting ending, although a brief summary chapter with personal challenge ("with which disciple do you most readily identify and why?") would have been even more effective. I recommend this book for both personal and small group study. A very helpful read.
  4. Deb 3
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Twelve Ordinary Men
    June 28, 2015
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    Very interesting. I've learned things I didn't know.
  5. Maria Durishin
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Interesting and insightful book
    March 23, 2015
    Maria Durishin
    I really enjoyed this book because it showed the human and ordinary side of the apostles. The author does a wonderful job of explaining each apostle and their unique personalities, strengths, and weaknesses. I would highly recommend the book to anyone who wants a more in-depth view of the apostles and their time with Jesus and beyond.
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