Twelve Ordinary Men: How the Master Shaped His Disciples for Greatness and What He Wants to Do With You by John MacArthur

THEY WEREN’T SAINTS

What is most amazing about the disciples is that Jesus ever selected them at all: among them, a handful of common fishermen, a hated tax collector, and an impulsive political zealot.When you take a fresh look at the disciples, you'll be faced with a stunning fact: The men the Savior chose were ordinary.

THEY WEREN'T SCHOLARS.

Hopelessly human. Remarkably unremarkable. But they were available and obedient to the Master's call.And, under Jesus' teaching and touch, they became a force that forever changed the world This book, written by one of today's most trusted Bible teachers,

THEY WEREN'T EVEN RELIGIOUS SAGES.

This book written, by one of todays most trusted Bible teachers, brings you face to face with the disciples as you've never seen them before. You'll walk in their shoes. You'll understand their doubts and hopes. And you'll hear the power of Jesus' words in a whole new way.

The message of Twelve Ordinary Men is clear. If Christ can accomplish His purposes through the lives of common men like these, imagine what He has in store for you!

JOHN MACARTHUR, the author of numerous best-selling books that have touched millions of lives, is pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, and president of The Master's College and Seminary. He is also president of Grace to You, the ministry that produces the internationally syndicated radio program Grace to You and a host of print, audio, and Internet resources. He also authored the notes in the Gold Medallion Award-winning The MacArthur Study Bible. John and his wife, Patricia, have four children (all married), who have given them thirteen grandchildren.