Learning From the Giants

This is one of Maxwell's latest books. Following the pattern of an earlier book, Running with the Giants (Warner Books, 2002), Maxwell leads the reader in a study of the lives of nine biblical characters. These biblical characters were each made to share with the reader one significant insight they could distil from their lives and their walk with God. The nine insights from these nine biblical characters are: God loves you on your bad days (Elijah); Give your best wherever God puts you (Elisha); God sees the big picture (Job); Let God have control of your life (Jacob); God specializes in the unexpected (Deborah); God has a reason for your encounter with Him (Isaiah); God always gives us a second chance (Jonah); God is greater than your greatest challenges (Joshua); and, Have a purpose bigger than you (Daniel). \\r\\nThese insights are then expanded into timeless life and leadership lessons. Accompanying every study is also a helpful prayer by the biblical character for the reader and a discussion guide. This reviewer particularly likes the study on Jonah which reminds us that God is the God of second chances. He gives us second chances because we need it, because others need it and because He is good. God is a God who uses imperfect people. When God gives us a second chance, make it count! This book is vintage Maxwell. I look forward to his forthcoming Walking with the Giants: Lessons on Life and Leadership from Women in the Bible.