Imitate Their Faith

by Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society

“Be imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.”—Hebrews 6:12.

This book has been designed to help you strengthen your faith. The chapters that follow are a compilation of articles from the Imitate Their Faith series published in The Watchtower between 2008 and 2013. However, some new material has been added. Questions are provided for discussion and application. Many colorful, detailed illustrations have been created for this volume, and existing ones have been enlarged and enhanced. Other helpful features, such as a timeline and maps, have been included. Imitate Their Faith is a tool designed for personal, family, and congregation study. Many families might also enjoy simply reading the stories aloud together.

May this book help you to imitate the faith of Jehovah’s loyal servants from the past—and may it help you to grow in faith as you draw closer to your heavenly Father, Jehovah!

Genres: Religion, Spirituality, Nonfiction, History

208 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2013

About the author

The Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania is a nonprofit corporation formed in 1884 under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, U.S.A. It is used by Jehovah’s Witnesses to support their worldwide work, which includes publishing Bibles and Bible-based literature.

According to its charter, the corporation’s purposes are “religious, educational, and charitable,” in particular, to “preach and teach the gospel of God’s Kingdom under Christ Jesus.” Membership in the corporation is by invitation only and is not based on how much a person has donated. The corporation members and directors assist the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

Reviews

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an encouraging book. It really makes the characters live. I especially like how we find out more about Abel, though his mention is brief.

I am glad I read this cover to cover, but this is one to return to and dip into, reading a favourite chapter that may seem more relavant to you at that time.

[Alexis · Rating 5 out of 5]

So I literally couldn't put this down the characters come so much to life and it was so beautifully put. I felt so connected to the characters and I could feel their pains and I could feel their joys. Definitely a great reminder on how to imitate their faith and to keep on trusting and relying on Jehovah. If you haven't read this yet I totally recommend too.

[Levine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you very much for this book! I enjoyed every single page I read, it was so spiritually uplifting. Glad to re-read some of the characters that I've read before (p.s: Jonah is my fave chapter anyway) in the Watchtower Publ.Ed. years ago.
I will study this book during my bible personal study thoroughly and will start this week.

[Melissa Bee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow. . . . . I do feel kinda sorry for Abigail. 1st Nabal then David. David was NOT a catch for a happy ever after.

[Sabne Raznik · Rating 5 out of 5]

Will be going through this one again and studying it thoroughly before the end of the year. This one will improve, and grow in practical application, with repeated reading. -- July 28, 2013.


Finished with second reading/study on June 14, 2014.

Finished studying along with the meetings on September 13, 2016.

[Angela Auten · Rating 5 out of 5]

This really helped me learn more about the faithful men and women of Bible times. I really enjoyed studying this with the congregation. I'm going to study it again. I am glad that the Society provided us with more tools to learn about Jehovah and Jesus as well as these faithful people. I cannot wait to study this book again and to finish What Can the Bible Teach Us? Book with my Aunt. :)

[April · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful book about fourteen individuals from the Bible. In depth knowledge about their daily lives and challenges. Plus beneficial application for us in today's world. Available for download on jw.org

[Elizabeth Carpenter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely amazing!! A must read!

[Wildhorse204 · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is one of the best i've ever read! I am reading it right now and love it!

[Melinae · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hands down, one of my favorite books.

[carpe librorum :)]

Li a versão brasileira.

Desde miúda que me lembro de ficar fascinada com as ilustrações divulgadas pelas Testemunhas de Jeová, numa altura que ainda não sabia ler, admirava as imagens do paraíso desenhadas com bastante realismo de um mundo ideal. Mais tarde comecei a ser abordada por pessoas que encontrava na rua e me ofereciam folhetos que aceitava e guardava para ler. Este livro também me foi oferecido porque mostrei curiosidade em relação a algumas personagens bíblicas. O meu interesse não é propriamente religioso, mas sim profissional - quero perceber como funciona a comunicação deste grupo, porque se tem mantido inalterada desde que me lembro das primeiras peças que vi, sempre com a mesma linha gráfica e o mesmo tipo de linguagem e pelos vistos, funciona bem.


A informação é muito mastigadinha, como numa aula de catequese (só tenho experiência da católica, mas isto não me parece muito diferente), com perguntas sobre o que é lido e onde obter as respostas. O que eu mais aprecio realmente são as ilustrações e o enquadramento histórico, os homens sempre de barba, o vestuário e os acessórios detalhados, parecem ter usado de bastante cuidado para atingir os seus propósitos de cativar pessoas para a causa, construiram uma máquina de comunicação digna de estudo, que demonstra a capacidade humana de se organizar em torno daquilo em que acredita.

[Kenneth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Remember the book of Bible stories that you used to have as a kid, or that they had sitting at the dentist office? Remember how much fun it was to learn about all of those characters who appear in the Bible? This book can be likened to a “Book of Bible Stories” for adults. There sure is some beautiful artwork, but the way the stories are retold, kind of in slow motion really brings these people back to life. It made me go back to my Bible and read the quoted citations, the chapters in their entirety. I was like “Wow, the Bible does include these details”. James wrote: “Elijah was a man with feelings like ours.” (James 5:17). Indeed, these folks in the Bible had feelings and problems like we do today. The writers of this book help us to relate to these characters and to imitate the same strong faith today in order to navigate the challenges that we face in our own lives. This is a worthwhile and very comforting read, one to savor. I recommend a pace of about a half chapter a day. This is not just a book for Jehovah’s Witnesses only. Any Christian, including those quite set in their own church already, will find this book to be a true treasure.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderfully put together. Each chapter is only a couple of pages long so can be done easily. Awesome pictures true artistry~! Each person highlighted shows a different aspect of faith and courage - people like Abraham, David, Samuel, Ruth, the slave girl who worked for a King, Esther, and more recognized names such as John and Noah.
I found it an easy read and was able to read a chapter a night - wonderfully examples that show that the need for strong faith is never out of fashion and that despite the eons between them and us, we can still learn from the stand each of them had to take in their lives :)

[Kim Moss · Rating 5 out of 5]

We are studying this for the congregation bible study. I love this publication, the richness of the experiences of these ordinary men (people ) who accomplished extraordinary things by way of their faith. Encouraging. We are reading it in English and Arabic and the poetry of the Arabic language lends a beauty to the meaning of some of the words: apostle= messenger and Dorcas is described as "tilmida" a schoolgirl, which describes a personality trait, she was not a tainted woman. I can imagine learning more about these individuals when we are further educated by all things good in the future.

[Kassidy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an amazing book.
Not even a person who doesn't like Jehovah's Witnesses can say that this is invalid or uninteresting. It's a must read, I say, for anybody who wants to learn more about or teach the lesser known and known Bible examples.

The format is exceptionally easy to read, the pictures are wow, and the writing style is captivating.

I give it a five based on the things mentioned above + the story telling and accurate information.

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved loved loved this publication. You learn so much more about characters in the bible that you think you know well and this opens your eyes even more. Mary has 2 chapters toward the end and peter has 3. I really hope they come out with another book like this with more men and women of faith both well known and not. I am always so glad that it shows how important a role women had in the bible.

[Sonja Tennant · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a blessing from Jehovah this book is! I love the detail and thought that went into each account-but how can I not be touched, by the faithful examples these ones set thousands of years ago? I think I especially love how the book ends on peter. I, as so many others, can relate to his good motives yet wrong actions. The last chapter on forgiveness is beyond moving. Thank you!

[Abby Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this one, and I hope they release a sequel to include articles that came out after the publication of this volume. The pictures are breathtaking.

[Sarah Winkler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Like the my book of Bible Storys next generation!-)

[Micah Allen Losh · Rating 1 out of 5]

I wish I could leave zero stars.

[Ramona · Rating 5 out of 5]

There are so many wonderful publications by the JW organization to help people study the Bible. With thorough research, accurate writing, and wonderful full-color illustrations you can't help but learn about the people in Jesus' time, his apostles, disciples, and the miracles they performed. We can all learn from their examples of how to live a life that is pleasing to our Creator, His Son, and those around us.

[David Clover · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another outstanding publication, just like my last one read, Draws Close to Jehovah. So much decent content, material to think and reason upon, so many feelings stirred, and progress that can be made by the reader, the student. The examples of faith are so well chosen and they give the book the proper platform to be constructed upon. It is a must-read, you cannot be without it! Thank you to all involved.

[Ernesto López · Rating 4 out of 5]

Novela histórica bíblica, en algunos capítulos "fluido", en otros tuve que hacer un esfuerzo para continuar.
¿Se fortaleció mi "grano de sal"? Seguro que si. Comprendi algunas cosas, la historia de Esther, por ejemplo (al fin). Se abrieron otras interrogantes; ¿Elisabet es Marta? ¿Por qué no "habló", Abel?
¿Me ayudó la lectura? Si. Pará saber más de este intrincado tema, llamado "Mi fe".

[Kevin · Rating 1 out of 5]

"Stay Alive Til 75" was the slogan voiced in print and from the stage in the years prior to 1975 especially in 1974, now it's 50 years later and still no "Paradise On Earth" as promised by the Watchtower Bible & Tract Society. False Prophets! Yes.

[Anusa Gaes · Rating 1 out of 5]

Good book pls read

[Theresa Sebata · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best book ever, awesome writing and pictures.

[Van · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book. If you haven't read it, you need to. You faith will be strengthened.

[Carmel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful book. You feel you are right there and the Bible comes to life.

[TimsGlitterBug · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome, awesome book. Great insight and thought has been put into the lives, circumstances surrounding these bible characters that really allow us to see the relevance, application and benefit of these lives recorded for our benefit and imitation in God's word... This one, as with other books, I enjoy reading over and over again, learning and reflecting anew.

[ShanDizzy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book!!! It made the Bible characters really live! I could hear the sounds, smell the animals, grass....it was amazing to "live" and experience the faith of these ancient ones. I learned more about God and his dealings with humans which made me want to draw closer to Jehovah God. This is a definite book which I will read again and again.