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Men of the Bible takes a close-up look at fifty-two men in Scripture—complex flesh-and-blood characters whose strengths and weaknesses often seem strangely similar to our own. Heroes and villains, sinners and prophets, commoners and kings their dramatic life stories provide us with 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. Focuses on the lives of fifty-two men in Scripture to help the reader approach the story of salvation with fresh eyes. The book offers a unique devotional program, combining five elements: the man’s story, a closer look at the man and how his life applies to that of the reader, Bible study, promises, and prayer. 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.