Lessons from the Apostles : How God Uses All Types of People to Change the World

2021 BIBA® Christian: Non-Fiction Winner by Best Indie Book Awards
2022 Christian Indie Awards: Christian Living, Second Place Winner
2022 American BookFest Best Book Awards Finalist

We often think of the 12 disciples of Jesus as spiritual giants--men who were uniquely qualified to walk with Jesus and carry on His mission to the world. But the reality is they stand out more for their lack of qualifications. They were not trained religious scholars; they often misunderstood what Jesus told them; and sometimes they simply failed to live up to Jesus's expectations.

Not only did they lack qualifications, but they also encountered many of the same fears and issues we experience. They struggled with doubts, cowardice, ambition, faithlessness, pessimism, and greed. In other words, the apostles were people just like us.

Yet, Jesus chose them to change the world. And they did.

Lessons from the Apostles describes the struggles and personalities of these ordinary men, reveals how their lives were transformed by Christ, and identifies specific lessons you can apply in your own life. You will also find brief accounts of the stories of the apostles and their times as well as some of the legends regarding what happened to the apostles after the Bible.

As you read about each of these men, you will likely recognize your own personality in one or more of them. And you will find encouragement from knowing that you too are the type of person who can be used by God to change the world.

Glen Blanscet is an award-winning author and speaker. He received his master's of divinity degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, and served on the staff of two churches as their executive pastor. He is an adjunct professor in biblical studies at Dallas Baptist University in Dallas, Texas, and continues to serve in his church, teaching various Bible studies and Bible courses. Glen is also the author of the Lessons from Solomon: Finding True Success in Life and the volumes included in his Bible Study Notes series.