I am familiar with John MacArthur’s ministry, but this is probably the first book of his I have ever read.  And I was completely impressed.  This book is Biblically based, rooted in conservative theology.  He introduces us (or reminds us) of twelve very unlikely people in Scripture whom God used to do great things.  You will find yourself reminded and inspired by these stories, and I learned things about Bible characters I had known all my life.  MacArthur has a way of writing that is easy to read but deep and penetrating.  He brings in his love and understanding of Scripture and history, and this book works very well as a devotional/Bible study.  I would highly recommend this book to all people who would like to read an uplifting book for their private (or small group) devotional studies.  I plan to read this book again because there is no way I picked up everything the first time!

I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.  I was not financially compensated, and all opinions are 100 percent mine.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

John MacArthur is the pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California,
chancellor of The Master’s University and Seminary, and featured teacher with the Grace to
You media ministry. Grace to You radio, video, audio, print, and website resources reach
millions worldwide each day. In more than five decades of ministry, John has written dozens
of best-selling books, including The MacArthur Study Bible, The Gospel According to Jesus,
The MacArthur New Testament Commentary (thirty-four volumes), and Slave. He and his
wife, Patricia, have four married children and fifteen grandchildren.