Men of the Bible: A One-Year Devotional Study of Men in Scripture

by Ann Spangler, Robert Wolgemuth

Overview

Men of the Bible offers both men and women a fresh way to read and understand the Bible—through the eyes and hearts of the men whose stories unfold in its pages.

This unique book takes a close-up look at fifty-two men in Scripture—complex flesh-and-blood characters whose strengths and weaknesses will seem strangely similar to your own. Heroes and villains, sinners and prophets, commoners and kings—their dramatic life stories provide you with a 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780310328896
Publisher:	Zondervan
Publication date:	03/23/2010
Pages:	448
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.30(h) x 1.20(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Ann Spangler is an award-winning writer and the author of many bestselling books, including Praying the Names of God, Women of the Bible and Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus. She is also the author of The One Year Devotions for Women and the general editor of the Names of God Bible. Ann’s fascination with and love of Scripture have resulted in books that have opened the Bible to a wide range of readers. She and her two daughters live in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Robert Wolgemuth has been in the book publishing business for over forty years. A former president of Thomas Nelson Publishers, he is the founder of Wolgemuth & Associates, a literary agency representing the work of more than two hundred authors.

The author of over twenty books, Robert is known as a relentless champion for the family, relationship building, and biblical truth. His favorite “audience” is one friend, a corner table in a small café, and a steaming cup of coffee (extra cream but no sugar) between them.

A graduate of Taylor University, from which he received an honorary doctorate in May 2005, Robert has two grown daughters, two sons-in-law, five grandchildren, one grandson-in-law, and a great-grandson named Ezra. He and his wife, Nancy De Moss Wolgemuth, live in Southwest Michigan.

Table of Contents

Adam . . .15 Cain and Abel . . .24 Noah . . . .32 Abraham .40 Isaac . . . .47 Esau . . . .55 Jacob . . . .63 Joseph . . .71 Judah . . . .79 Moses . . .87 Aaron . . .97 Joshua . .105 Achan . .113 Gideon . .122 Samson . .130 Boaz . . .137 Samuel . .145 Saul . . . .153 David . .160 Jonathan .168 Mephibosheth . . .177 Nathan . .185 Absalom .195 Solomon .205 Elijah . . .214 Elisha . .221 Naaman .228 Hezekiah 235 Josiah . . .244 Ezra . . .251 Nehemiah 259 Job . . . .268 Isaiah . . .276 Jeremiah .284 Daniel . .294 Hosea . . .302 Jonah . . .310 Joseph . .318 John the Baptist .325 Jesus . . .333 Matthew .340 James and John . .348 Mark . . .357 Peter . . .366 Luke . . .375 The Man by the Pool . . .383 Lazarus .390 Prodigal Son and Elder Brother . .400 Judas . . .409 Pontius Pilate . . .416 Stephen .425 Paul . . . .434