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Chosen to be God's Prophet
God called Samuel to be his prophet during a time of crisis in Israel's history, a time when His chosen people had turned away from Him and were defiantly going their own way. Using the obvious parallels in today's world, noted scholar and teacher Henry Blackaby shows readers how God works in and through those he choses.
God spoke to Samuel again and again, shaping him through trials and tragedies Dr. Blackaby calls "defining moments." By studying Samuel's life, readers learn to recognize their own defining moments, and see how moments often defined in crises are simply the voice of God, calling us to His purpose.
God spoke to Samuel again and again, shaping him through trials and tragedies Dr. Blackaby calls "defining moments." By studying Samuel's life, readers learn to recognize their own defining moments, and see how moments often defined in crises are simply the voice of God, calling us to His purpose.
260 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2001
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May 2, 2018
Fantastic!
It took me longer to read than I would have liked; however, this is a RICH in content and requires thought and careful consideration and application. Not a “quick read” but valuable for any church leader!
It took me longer to read than I would have liked; however, this is a RICH in content and requires thought and careful consideration and application. Not a “quick read” but valuable for any church leader!
November 14, 2008
This book was actually referenced by Phil Vischer (creator of Veggie Tales) in his book, Me, Myself, & Bob, so I thought I would take a look at it. It was definitely worth the time, although it wasn't quite what I expected. Specifically, I thought it would go into more historical detail concerning the life of Samuel, but it was really just dedicated to his spiritual journey as a prophet. I thought the best part was really the same thing Vischer mentioned in his book, the fact that we are a people of revelation, not of vision. We often try to develop a vision for our own future and try to get God to follow it rather than listening to God and obeying His wishes for our lives. The life of Samuel and his interactions with Saul and David are a perfect representation of this truth.
Interesting book, and I may read his book on Joshua in the future. I would recommend this to those struggling with finding their "vision" in this world.
Interesting book, and I may read his book on Joshua in the future. I would recommend this to those struggling with finding their "vision" in this world.
May 23, 2010
This book touch me:
1. Judges 17:6
2. Defining moments in Samuel's life
3. Deuteronomy 30:17-20
4. if God's people have lost the fear of God and therefore have lost the fear of sin
1. Judges 17:6
2. Defining moments in Samuel's life
3. Deuteronomy 30:17-20
4. if God's people have lost the fear of God and therefore have lost the fear of sin
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