One of MacArthur's most renowned works, Twelve Ordinary Men, is an in-depth analysis of the twelve disciples, including Judas Iscariot. Exercising good scholarly analysis as well as common sense psychology, the author is able to give us insight into each men's characteristics - their faults, strengths, weaknesses, quirks, distinquishable traits, personality, etc. It does show to ultimately show how different each apostle was before their ultimate transformation into the godly men that they became, and how they have changed the world through their evangelistic efforts to bring the lost to Christ.
It may be a good book especially if you are trying to identify who you might resemble the most. The portrait of Judas Iscariot is a sad portrait of a false / unconverted Christian who is also someone to watch out for. By studying his case, one can have a good insight into whether their faith is real or not - whether they are truly Spirit filled followers or Spirit less frauds.
Although at times some of the analysis MacArthur makes about the disciples may be a bit on the conjecture side, it is still as good of a book as one can get about learning the apostles using just the Bible. The tale of the men serve as great inspiration, especially if you feel like the Lord can not do anything spectacular with your life. With enough knowledge, heart, and motivation, you can definitely change the world much like the apostles. Call on the Lord, and He will guide you to faithfully fulfill the Great Commission and be disciplemakers as well.
I recommend this piece.Get more detail about Twelve Ordinary Men: How The Master Shaped His Disciples For Greatness and What He Wants To Do With You.
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