The five wisdom books of the Old Testament are distinctly different from each other, but have as a unifying theme a contrast between “the righteous” and “the ungodly,” and not simply between “the wise” and “the fool.” Job is a dialogue that wrestles with why a righteous person suffers. Psalms, the most beloved book of the Old Testament, is a hymnbook. Proverbs contains practical, everyday philosophy. Ecclesiastes is a monologue about the apparent futility of life. And the Song of Solomon i...

Isaiah, Jeremiah (and his Lamentations), Ezekiel, and Daniel were the radicals of their generation who spoke from what they knew of God and his revealed will. Their message is one of hope amid dark times. They exposed the sinful practices of the people, they called the people back to the law of God, they warned of coming judgment, and they anticipated the coming Messiah. The Open Your Bible Commentary was written to encourage daily Bible study. Each reading is short, but the content is ric...

Radio messages from J. Vernon McGee delighted and enthralled listeners for years with simple, straightforward language and clear understanding of the Scripture. Now enjoy his personable, yet scholarly, style in a 60-volume set of commentaries that takes you from Genesis to Revelation with new understanding and insight. Each volume includes introductory sections, detailed outlines and a thorough, paragraph-by-paragraph discussion of the text. A great choice for pastors - and even better cho...

Radio messages from J. Vernon McGee delighted and enthralled listeners for years with simple, straightforward language and clear understanding of the Scripture. Now enjoy his personable, yet scholarly, style in a 60-volume set of commentaries that takes you from Genesis to Revelation with new understanding and insight. Each volume includes introductory sections, detailed outlines and a thorough, paragraph-by-paragraph discussion of the text. A great choice for pastors - and even better cho...

We are called to live a life obedient to God. But what does this look like? And how can we live in a way that's pleasing to Him? The answer is found in faith. Long considered the father of faith, Abraham sets the standard for what it means to be obedient. The book of Genesis holds the remarkable story of Abraham, a man who would give birth to a nation, and make the way for our Savior.Part of Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe's best-selling "BE" commentary series, Be Obedient has now b...

The Old Testament book of Ezekiel is filled with visions and prophecies the Lord revealed to His prophet. Although these revelations were given to the people of Israel during their Babylonian captivity, many of them are yet to be fulfilled. Ezekiel gives warnings of punishment for evil practices and waywardness but also glorious promises to encourage those who seek to honor the Lord even in the midst of trials.Bible students are often puzzled by these difficult visions and fail to ...

The book of Daniel is one of the most prophetic books in the Old Testament. It has been sealed until the time of the end. Undoubtedly, now is the time of the end. This book is a verse-by-verse commentary for the book of Daniel. It contains an in depth study comparing ancient prophecies with recent events.

Some children are visual learners. To really make the Bible come to life for them, they will need pictures and descriptive details. Seeing David before a giant may be hard to imagine, but having it in a picture form puts the story into perspective for them. A book that makes the Bible understandable would help children to have an interest in these ancient stories.

Explore the contemporary significance of the Old Testament and hear the Word of God afreshRespected Old Testament scholar Craig Bartholomew, coauthor of the well-received Drama of Scripture, provides a careful exegetical reading of Ecclesiastes in this addition to the Baker Commentary on the Old Testament Wisdom and Psalms series.In addition to paragraph-level commentary, all volumes of the Baker Commentary on the Old Testament series feature:...

**This ebook version of The Biblical Illustrator - Pastoral Commentary on Hosea contains nearly 900 pages of commentary!What if Charles Spurgeon helped you prepare next Sunday’s sermon?Or what if you could talk over your preaching with Joseph Parker, Richard Baxter, Henry Ward Beecher and H. P. Liddon. Do you think it would make a difference to get the input of some of the greatest preachers who ever lived?That’s precisely what Joseph Exell had in mind when he put t...

In this first volume of a three-volume commentary on the book of Psalms, John Goldingay, a creative and respected Old Testament scholar, considers literary, historical, and grammatical dimensions of the text as well as theological implications. Goldingay writes with a scholar's eye and a pastor's heart. The resulting commentary will bring the Psalms to life for a new generation of pastors and students.In addition to the commentary on Psalms 1-41, this volume contains Goldingay's in...

Written BY Preachers and Teachers FOR Preachers and TeachersCombining fresh insights with readable exposition and relatable examples, The Preacher's Commentary will help you minister to others and see their lives transformed through the power of God's Word. Whether preacher, teacher, or Bible study leader--if you're a communicator, The Preacher's Commentary will help you share God's Word more effectively with others.This volume on Ezekiel ...