Men of the Bible: A One Year Devotional Study of Men in Scripture [Hardcover]

Ann Spangler (Author), Robert Wolgemuth (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2002

Men of the Bible takes a close-up look at fifty-two men in Scripture---complex flesh-and-blood characters whose strengths and weaknesses often seem strangely similar to our own. Heroes and villains, sinners and prophets, commoners and kings . . . their dramatic life stories provide us with fresh perspective on the unfolding story of redemption. Though our culture differs vastly from theirs, the fundamental issues we face in relation to God and the world remain the same. We still reach for great dreams and selfish ambitions. We wrestle with fear and indecision, struggle with sexual temptation, and experience the ache of loneliness and the devastation of betrayal. And, like many of these men, we long to walk more closely with the God who calls us into an intimate relationship with himself and who enables us to fulfill his purpose for our lives. Men of the Bible offers men and women today a unique devotional experience that combines five elements. Each week becomes a personal retreat focused on the life of a particular man: Monday: His Story---a narrative retelling of the biblical story Tuesday: A Look at the Man---focusing on the heart of the man and how his story connects with your own life Wednesday: His Legacy in Scripture---a Bible study on principles revealed through the life of the man Thursday: His Legacy of Promise---Bible promises that apply to his life and yours Friday: His Legacy of Prayer---praying in light of his story Designed for personal prayer and study or for use in small groups, Men of the Bible will help you make Bible reading a daily habit. Whether you dip into portions or read every page, this book will help you grow in character, wisdom, and obedience as a person after God's own heart.

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Men of the Bible takes a close-up look at fifty-two men in Scripture—complex flesh-and-blood characters whose strengths and weaknesses often seem strangely similar to our own. Heroes and villains, sinners and prophets, commoners and kings . . . their dramatic life stories provide us with fresh perspective on the unfolding story of redemption.

Though our culture differs vastly from theirs, the fundamental issues we face in relation to God and the world remain the same. We still reach for great dreams and selfish ambitions. We wrestle with fear and indecision, struggle with sexual temptation, and experience the ache of loneliness and the devastation of betrayal. And, like many of these men, we long to walk more closely with the God who calls us into an intimate relationship with himself and who enables us to fulfill his purpose for our lives.

Men of the Bible offers men and women today a unique devotional experience that combines five elements. Each week becomes a personal retreat focused on the life of a particular man:

Monday: His Story—a narrative retelling of the biblical story Tuesday: A Look at the Man—focusing on the heart of the man and how his story connects with your own life Wednesday: His Legacy in Scripture—a Bible study on principles revealed through the life of the man Thursday: His Legacy of Promise—Bible promises that apply to his life and yours Friday: His Legacy of Prayer—praying in light of his story

Designed for personal prayer and study or for use in small groups, Men of the Bible will help you make Bible reading a daily habit. Whether you dip into portions or read every page, this book will help you grow in character, wisdom, and obedience as a person after God’s own heart.

About the Author

Ann Spangler is an award-winning writer and the author of many bestselling books, including Praying the Names of God, Praying the Names of Jesus, and Women of the Bible (with Jean Syswerda). Her most recent books are The Tender Words of God and Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus (with Lois Tverberg.) She and her two daughters live in Grand Rapids, Michigan. SPANISH BIO: Ann Spangler, autora con galardones en su haber cuya fascinacion con la Biblia ha producido libros que han introducido esta a una amplia gama de lectores, es la autora de varios libros que han sido exitos de ventas, incluyendo Praying the Names of God, Praying the Names of Jesus y Mujeres de la Biblia (de la que es co-autora Jean Syswerda). En conjunto, se han vendido mas de 2 millones de ejemplares de sus libros. Ha ocupado puestos ejecutivos importantes en dos casas editoras cristianas y en la actualidad reside con sus dos hijas en Grand Rapids, Michigan..

Robert Wolgemuth graduated from Taylor University (Biblical Literature) and received an honorary doctorate (LhD) from the same university in 2005. He is the author or coauthor of over twenty books, including Men of the Bible. He and his wife live in central Florida.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Hardcover: 448 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan (October 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310239443
• ISBN-13: 978-0310239444
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #319,434 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Man's suffering for God's glory, November 18, 2002

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This review is from: Men of the Bible: A One Year Devotional Study of Men in Scripture (Hardcover)

WOW!
Here is a book that allows one to see how God can use anyone to do His work or pave His way. Having learned about these men as a child, Men of the Bible, allowed me to further relate to their sufferings and blessings. Men have been struggling with the same issues for centuries. What was their response to suffering and how their action plans all have allowed me to evaluate where I need to be as a follower of Christ.
If you are looking for a daily Bible study about 52 men that breaks down Their Story, A Look at the Man, His Legacy in Scripture, His Legacy of Promise and His Legacy of Prayer....Men of the Bible has been a tremendous tool in my spiritual growth.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great 52 Week Men's Study, August 28, 2008

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K. Horst (Tampa, FL) - See all my reviews
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Highly recommend this book to any men's group that wants to take a look at the lessons we all can learn from a wide range of men in the Bible. You actually end up reading through the Bible as you study these 52 men since they are listed chronologically from Adam to Paul. Buy an extra one for your accountability partner and sharpen each other as you study these men together.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resrouce for Small Group Study, September 26, 2006

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Eric E. Waters (Fargo, ND) - See all my reviews
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I bought this book for my own devotionals when it first came out. The five-day format helped me not only hear the story of the Bible in a new light, but more importantly relate the trials of each man in the Bible to my own life. I have since used this book as the basis for our men's ministry Breakfast and Bible Study. The men involved have also said that it has helped them read and apply the Bible to their lives in a timely and manageable way.