how the master shaped his disciples for greatness, and what he wants to do with you
John MacArthur
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Copyright © 2002 by John MacArthur
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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.”
This book is in no small measure thanks to the faithful support and encouragement of David Moberg, Mark Sweeney, and the rest of the staff of the W Publishing Group. We have enjoyed a close and fruitful partnership over the years, and I am grateful to the Lord for the ministry these dear friends have had in so many of my published works.
I am particularly grateful to Mary Hollingsworth and Kathryn Murray of the W Group, who worked hard under very short deadlines to keep this book on schedule throughout the editorial and typesetting process. Their kindness, patience, and diligence have been examplary, even under difficult circumstances.
Thanks also to Garry Knussman, who proofread this material at several different stages and offered many helpful editorial suggestions.
My special thanks goes to Phil Johnson, who has worked alongisde me as my main editor for more than twenty years. He applied his skills in the process of translating this material from transcripts of my sermons on Matthew 10 and Luke 6, collating both series into one seamless whole and making sure the text was clear and readable.
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About Twelve Ordinary MenBest-selling author John MacArthur examines the twelve men that Christ chose as his disciples and helps us discover how we can transform our own imperfections into usable tools to impact others. 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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