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Men of the Bible
MEN OF THE BIBLE WILL GIVE YOU NEW WAYS OF LOOKING AT YOUR BIBLE HEROES!
The Bible is full of men and women who shapped our world. Here D. L. Moody tells the story of nine men. Some you know, Abraham, Moses, John the Baptist...some you may not know, Naaman, The Penitent Thief, Nehemiah. All had a role to fulfill and Moody tells their stories in a historical and enlightening manor.
Men of the Bible includes stories of : Abraham's Four Surrenders, The Call of Moses, Naaman the Syrian, The Prophet Nehemiah, Herod and John the Baptis,t The Man Born Blind and Joseph of Arimathea and the Penitent Thief!
The Bible is full of men and women who shapped our world. Here D. L. Moody tells the story of nine men. Some you know, Abraham, Moses, John the Baptist...some you may not know, Naaman, The Penitent Thief, Nehemiah. All had a role to fulfill and Moody tells their stories in a historical and enlightening manor.
Men of the Bible includes stories of : Abraham's Four Surrenders, The Call of Moses, Naaman the Syrian, The Prophet Nehemiah, Herod and John the Baptis,t The Man Born Blind and Joseph of Arimathea and the Penitent Thief!
117 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1898
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About the author
Dwight L. Moody
701 books220 followersDwight Lyman Moody was a predominant evangelist, author, and publisher. Raised on a farm in Massachusetts, he moved first to Boston, where he converted to evangelical Christianity in 1856, and then to Chicago, where he prospered in business. He gave up business in 1860 and engaged in missionary work with the YMCA (1861-73).
He founded Moody Church and preached in the slums, emphasizing literal interpretation of the Bible and the need to prepare for the Second Coming. In 1870 he teamed up with the hymn writer Ira D. Sankey (1840-1908), and they began a series of highly popular revival tours in Britain and the U.S. Moody founded the Northfield School (1879), the Mount Hermon School (1881), and the Chicago Bible Institute (1889; now the Moody Bible Institute).
He founded Moody Church and preached in the slums, emphasizing literal interpretation of the Bible and the need to prepare for the Second Coming. In 1870 he teamed up with the hymn writer Ira D. Sankey (1840-1908), and they began a series of highly popular revival tours in Britain and the U.S. Moody founded the Northfield School (1879), the Mount Hermon School (1881), and the Chicago Bible Institute (1889; now the Moody Bible Institute).
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June 3, 2021
I love reading Moody's books. He writes in a very accessible voice, and I feel like I would have loved to hear him preach. Very down-to-earth, plain-speaking.
February 17, 2014
Certain Men
D. L. Moody is a great teacher and preacher , he has great wisdom and insight. I enjoyed his book with all but one exception, his liberal embellishments of the Biblical accounts. He begins by using the correct scriptures, then adds to the story.
For example,"I can imagine that Abraham talks to Isaac and tells him how hard it is to offer him up." He further adds, "They fell on their faces, and prayed together. After prayer I can see the old father take his boy to his bosom.." This is not scriptural at all, just embellished.
If we do not adhere to the purity of scriptures, very soon the word of God becomes corrupted by our human error.
D. L. Moody is a great teacher and preacher , he has great wisdom and insight. I enjoyed his book with all but one exception, his liberal embellishments of the Biblical accounts. He begins by using the correct scriptures, then adds to the story.
For example,"I can imagine that Abraham talks to Isaac and tells him how hard it is to offer him up." He further adds, "They fell on their faces, and prayed together. After prayer I can see the old father take his boy to his bosom.." This is not scriptural at all, just embellished.
If we do not adhere to the purity of scriptures, very soon the word of God becomes corrupted by our human error.
January 10, 2025
I found this book very encouraging and thought provoking. I highly recommend this book to any man or woman who is seeking to be a better follower of Christ. The men highlighted work similar to a character profile in say, a study Bible, but far more in depth. There is application for anyone seeking to be a better Christian.
September 27, 2021
𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐲𝐞𝐭 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐭 !
"Men of the Bible" contains several stories of bible. With each story, one can get to know so much insightful morale.
The short stories are about seven sermons on Abraham, Moses, Naaman, Nehemiah, Herod and John the Baptist, the man born blind and Joseph of Arimathea and the panitent thief.
Author has chosen these characters very selectively connecting the dots of ultimate truth and life lessons. It's dignified when he pointed the blackest spot in life of father of faith, Abraham.
Author D.L.Moody's writing and conveying style is quite impressive and profound in his simplicity.
Book is short and free read, available on Kindle. Go for it.
"Men of the Bible" contains several stories of bible. With each story, one can get to know so much insightful morale.
The short stories are about seven sermons on Abraham, Moses, Naaman, Nehemiah, Herod and John the Baptist, the man born blind and Joseph of Arimathea and the panitent thief.
Author has chosen these characters very selectively connecting the dots of ultimate truth and life lessons. It's dignified when he pointed the blackest spot in life of father of faith, Abraham.
Author D.L.Moody's writing and conveying style is quite impressive and profound in his simplicity.
Book is short and free read, available on Kindle. Go for it.
September 1, 2024
The first couple chapters I wasn’t the most impressed with as I thought the writer made too many assumptions. However when reading further into the book I found many insightful lessons and truths that were revelled through these stories in the Bible. Would highly recommended reading.
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October 30, 2025
This book is awesome and it is a relatively short read. DL Moody provides great insights into this collection of men from the Bible, their lives, and relationships with God while challenging and encouraging the reader. His perspective of the Biblical accounts shed new light on what I thought I knew about these men.
July 26, 2020
Challenge me with knowledge
First of all I love that so many Bible resources are free on my Kindle. Dwight Moody always gets me to think more about what I read in the Bible and this book is a great example of that. What do we really know about men in the Bible aside from the passages? Very little to go on because like a lot of us men, these guys are long on action and short on words. Thank you for another great resource for my library
First of all I love that so many Bible resources are free on my Kindle. Dwight Moody always gets me to think more about what I read in the Bible and this book is a great example of that. What do we really know about men in the Bible aside from the passages? Very little to go on because like a lot of us men, these guys are long on action and short on words. Thank you for another great resource for my library
February 23, 2012
Moody offers a unique take on some familiar (and some not-as-familiar) stories from the Bible. It wasn't the best book I've ever read, but I'm glad I read it. (And I'm glad it was a free Kindle download!)
October 7, 2019
Insightful as ever, even decades after its writing.
This inspiring account of several important men in the old and new testaments will evoke nothing less than a quickening fire within thy breast, as if to say where have you gone oh heart of mine, why hast thou forgotten me?
This inspiring account of several important men in the old and new testaments will evoke nothing less than a quickening fire within thy breast, as if to say where have you gone oh heart of mine, why hast thou forgotten me?
January 16, 2021
Inspiring and Educational
I found the book both inspiring and educational. Written by a man who dedicated his life to reaching the lost, the book is filled with life and death matters, always with the cross of Christ in view. And Moody describes these men of the Bible in such a way that revealed much I did not know and much I long to know more about. What a master of describing this word of God such that men can know without a doubt the stuff of godly character and integrity. What a treasure is this book to me.
I found the book both inspiring and educational. Written by a man who dedicated his life to reaching the lost, the book is filled with life and death matters, always with the cross of Christ in view. And Moody describes these men of the Bible in such a way that revealed much I did not know and much I long to know more about. What a master of describing this word of God such that men can know without a doubt the stuff of godly character and integrity. What a treasure is this book to me.
December 9, 2020
I'm researching 19th century evangelicism and thought this might be a good contrast/comparison to someone like Henry Ward Beecher, the staunch abolitionist. I was surprised at how modern the language sounded. It gave me an idea of the way that religious ideas were to be spread through anecdotal applications of lessons of the bible, rather than through specialist leaders, but I think I'll keep reading other speeches and tracts to find more expressive forms of preaching.
January 5, 2024
Great study of some of the great men of the Bible! Definitely learned some insights from these men who were imperfect, but all who nevertheless obeyed God despite their flaws. While I liked the shortness of this book, I thought it would be more powerful if Moody studied more men to be more impactful (and live up to the title). Wasn't as thorough and analytical as I anticipated, but definitely learned valuable things, such as surrender, obedience, and humility.
October 20, 2017
Excellent read
A short, readable book with a couple of theological errors but this did not detract from the overall lessons to be learned from these men of the Bible, some of whom I had not given as much thought to as men of great faith. The author puts a personal and speculative insight onto the possible ruminations of these men. Well worth a read.
A short, readable book with a couple of theological errors but this did not detract from the overall lessons to be learned from these men of the Bible, some of whom I had not given as much thought to as men of great faith. The author puts a personal and speculative insight onto the possible ruminations of these men. Well worth a read.
June 2, 2018
I absolutely loved it. Naaman, the Penitent and The Thief at the Cross were the parts that stuck with me. Now I understand why Moody is one of the most respected. I will read again. It is one of my favorites. One thing about Moody. You do not read his opinion. You read what was revealed to him. You can see it.
August 19, 2021
What a great book that stands the test of time [written over 100 years ago]. 7 sermons on Abraham, Moses, Naaman, Nehemiah, Herod and John the Baptist, the man born blind and Joseph of Arimathea, and the penitent thief comprise this little volume.
Moody is easy to read, interesting and spiritually helpful. Mood is profound in his simplicity and simple in his profundity. Highly recommended.
Moody is easy to read, interesting and spiritually helpful. Mood is profound in his simplicity and simple in his profundity. Highly recommended.
January 22, 2025
I'll say the last several parts were definitely more engaging for me than the first two parts, though that may be because these were stories I wasn't as familiar with because they're less standard Sunday school stories than Abraham or Moses. I just had very little motivation to read either of those parts because it felt like nothing I hadn't heard before.
September 16, 2017
Words for life from a godly man.
Dwight L. Moody takes you through the accounts of several men in the Bible showing how God changed them and used them for His glory. If you want a challenge to your walk with God, this is a book for you.
Dwight L. Moody takes you through the accounts of several men in the Bible showing how God changed them and used them for His glory. If you want a challenge to your walk with God, this is a book for you.
November 18, 2017
A good message from a true disciple
Brother of Kenzie speaking. It was a blessing to be able to read a book like so. The author is blessed and I am well pleased to read a good message from a true disciple of Jesus!
Brother of Kenzie speaking. It was a blessing to be able to read a book like so. The author is blessed and I am well pleased to read a good message from a true disciple of Jesus!
October 26, 2018
For new Christians
The examples of ordinary men making changes in their lives which them to have a new mind change. How many times have I asked my self why me, God? What question should the clay ask the potter?
The examples of ordinary men making changes in their lives which them to have a new mind change. How many times have I asked my self why me, God? What question should the clay ask the potter?
November 16, 2018
Quick and easy read.
Simple yet insightful and convicting.
Moody uses a few men of the Bible to draw out some really key lessons and introduce new insight into the stories of some lesser thought of men.
Simple yet insightful and convicting.
Moody uses a few men of the Bible to draw out some really key lessons and introduce new insight into the stories of some lesser thought of men.
March 17, 2019
I picked up this book because 1. it was free on iBooks (lol) 2. I wanted to feel more connected to my faith. Moody did great in explaining the takeaways of the several stories of the Bible, even adding in his own thoughts, expanding on the characters' moralities. Very readable and insightful.
July 11, 2019
Absolute delight!
I am so glad I bumped into this amazing book. I have gained unimaginable spiritual insights into some Bible events I never knew existed. I'm immensely grateful to DL Moody for being such a blessing.
I am so glad I bumped into this amazing book. I have gained unimaginable spiritual insights into some Bible events I never knew existed. I'm immensely grateful to DL Moody for being such a blessing.
November 4, 2019
Reminded of the men of the Bible who were called
Lord, remember me. As you look to this writing in light of scripture there is truth. How we need preaching to remind us of our weakness made perfect in Christ.
Lord, remember me. As you look to this writing in light of scripture there is truth. How we need preaching to remind us of our weakness made perfect in Christ.
December 14, 2019
Today's Christian needs to know D. L. Moody!
And this updated version is a great introduction to his heart and teachings. Many wonderful insights into these men of the Bible, things we normally might not have thought about. Five stars...no question!
And this updated version is a great introduction to his heart and teachings. Many wonderful insights into these men of the Bible, things we normally might not have thought about. Five stars...no question!
April 17, 2020
Very insightful look at some overlooked men of faith, showing their strength and weakness. Moody has an incredible gift of bringing characters to life (some preachers licence is used)
This an easy read with short digestible chapters.
Great for teens!
This an easy read with short digestible chapters.
Great for teens!
February 23, 2022
An amazing book by an amazing preacher!
What an amazing and inspirational author. His writings provide more motivation and inspiration than most preachers I've ever heard in my entire life. I'm going to search for additional books by D.L. Moody!.
What an amazing and inspirational author. His writings provide more motivation and inspiration than most preachers I've ever heard in my entire life. I'm going to search for additional books by D.L. Moody!.
June 9, 2024
Stop and try to see the other side.
I enjoyed this book very much. I found it very thought proving.
To look at the men from their side of the story.
All were simple men. Yet they follow the word of God.
Because they did God used them to show him love and grace.
I enjoyed this book very much. I found it very thought proving.
To look at the men from their side of the story.
All were simple men. Yet they follow the word of God.
Because they did God used them to show him love and grace.
March 31, 2018
well written sermons
July 11, 2018
Good
A little out of date but still relevant. A little long winded. and some speculation. Gospel presented often. Recommend it.
A little out of date but still relevant. A little long winded. and some speculation. Gospel presented often. Recommend it.
January 25, 2019
Unique selections of men character in this book. A great devotional material written by D. L. Moody.
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