Unlikely Disciples

Unlikely Disciples: Hearing the Call to Follow
From Abraham’s impatience to Peter’s denial, from Paul’s persecution to the Samaritan woman’s scandalous past, the Bible is filled with disciples who looked anything but promising. And yet God called them. Their stories remind us that discipleship is not about worthiness, pedigree, or perfection, but about Christ’s call and His mercy. In these pages, Doug Frazer invites you to see yourself in these unlikely followers, and to hear again the voice of Jesus saying, “Follow Me.”
Along the way, you will see how:
• God calls and equips the unworthy to bear witness to His grace
• Disciples stumble and fall, but Christ restores and sends them again
• Faithfulness may be steady or dramatic, but always depends on Christ
• The Gospel gathers both the named few and the unnamed many into one body
• Your story, however ordinary, is part of God’s greater story of salvation
This book offers more than reflections — it is a guide for the Christian discipleship journey, helping readers discern how to live out their faith by hearing God’s call in daily life. Written in the spirit of a Lutheran devotional study, it explores stories of unlikely disciples who learned to follow Christ with faith and obedience. Whether you are seeking resources on calling and vocation or simply looking for encouragement to follow Christ daily, this work provides accessible, thoughtful guidance for anyone drawn to deeper discipleship.