The Disciples of Jesus: A Bible Study

Have you ever wondered what brought about the radical transformation of Jesus’s followers? The Disciples of Jesus is a portrait gallery of a bunch of unschooled, fickle, ordinary men and women turned into loyal, courageous, and committed disciples through the Master’s compassion, tough love, and later presence through the Holy Spirit. With theological finesse, Dean Blevins brings us face-to-face with “action heroes, born skeptics, servant leaders,” and the like. Despite their frailties, failures, and fears, the Master uniquely fine-tuned them for kingdom purposes, commissioning them to be his ambassadors in the power of the Holy Spirit. This compelling study, unveiling a set of ordinary character types and their relationships, is inviting you to imagine what God can accomplish through you.

Dean G. Blevins, PhD, is professor of practical theology and Christian discipleship at Nazarene Theological Seminary. Dr. Blevins serves as a teacher and consultant in children’s, youth, adult, and family ministries. An active scholar, Dean has published over eighty articles, chapters, and books, including Discovering Discipleship: Dynamics of Christian Education and Wesley Prayers for Families: A Paraphrase. Dr. Blevins also serves as editor of Didache: Faithful Teaching, an online academic journal. Dean continues to research and teach across the intersections of faith and life.