Summary of Max Lucado's They Walked with God

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#1 The war has been extremely harsh on Ernest Gordon. He was captured by the Japanese in World War II, and spent months in the jungle working with them. When he was transferred to a prisoner-of-war camp, he was happy to die there. But two new prisoners came who helped him recover his strength.

#2 The code of the jungle is alive and well in every man for himself. The diamond glitters in the mud every so often, but for the most part, it’s mud.

#3 The story of Abigail and David is a great example of how beauty can overcome barbarism. When Abigail, the wife of Nabal, went out to meet David’s army, she was armed with food and wine, which she offered to them. She then begged David to forgive her and avoid the dead weight of remorse.

#4 Abigail teaches us the power of kindness. She shows us that when we place ourselves between two people, we can stop conflict from occurring. Christ did this when he stood in between God and humanity, taking the punishment that was destined for us all.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: Jul 20, 2022
• ISBN: 9798822549203

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Insights from Chapter 1

#1

The war has been extremely harsh on Ernest Gordon. He was captured by the Japanese in World War II, and spent months in the jungle working with them. When he was transferred to a prisoner-of-war camp, he was happy to die there. But two new prisoners came who helped him recover his strength.

#2

The code of the jungle is alive and well in every man for himself. The diamond glitters in the mud every so often, but for the most part, it’s mud.

#3

The story of Abigail and David is a great example of how beauty can overcome barbarism. When Abigail, the wife of Nabal, went out to meet David’s army, she was armed with food and wine, which she offered to them. She then begged David to forgive her and avoid the dead weight of remorse.

#4

Abigail teaches us the power of kindness. She shows us that when we place ourselves between two people, we can stop conflict from occurring. Christ did this when he stood in between God and humanity, taking the punishment that was destined for us all.

Insights from Chapter 2

#1

Ananias was sent by Jesus to visit Saul, who had become a Christian-killer, and restore his sight. When he arrived, he found Saul praying on the floor, half shadowed by a shaft of sunlight. He was a chosen vessel of God to bear His name before Gentiles, kings, and the Jewish people.

#2

The trip to Damascus was Saul’s first missionary journey. He was sent by the Jerusalem church