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The Crossway Classic Commentaries
Original works by godly writers, tailored for the understanding of today's readers
For hundreds of years Christendom has been blessed with Bible commentaries written by great men of God who were highly respected for their godly walk and their insight into spiritual truth. The Crossway Classic Commentary Series, carefully adapted for maximum understanding and usefulness, presents the very best work on individual Bible...
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Ezra was a priest whose God-given vision was to see the temple and worship of God restored after Israel's exile in Babylon was completed. The book shows how Ezra had to overcome false expectations, discouragement, and deteriorating relationships in his effort to accomplish his purpose.Like Ezra, Nehemiah returned to Jerusalem from captivity in Babylon. His vision was to see the wall of the city rebuilt. He too faced opposition from the enemy and from...
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Amos the prophet spoke to a nation steeped in materialism. It is the story of a nation who allowed her blessings to turn her away from the Giver of blessings. It is also the story of how a simple shepherd accepted the call of God and courageously preached to a nation rapidly rushing to ruin.Obadiah spoke to the Edomites, a self-sufficient and embittered people with unresolved conflicts with her neighbour Israel. It is the story of the downfall of...
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Leviticus is the message God spoke to his people through Moses as they prepared to depart for the promised land. It details regulations for holy living and sacrificial worship in Old Testament Israel. But does this book have anything to say to Christians today?
Aware of how easy it is to get lost in the rules and rituals outlined in Leviticus, Kenneth Mathews focuses this commentary on the common themes between Old Testament life and the New Testament...
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Life can be hard, and sometimes it seems like God doesn't even care. When faced with difficult trials, many people have resonated with the book of Job-the story of a man who lost nearly everything, seemingly abandoned by God.
In this thorough and accessible commentary, Christopher Ash helps us glean encouragement from God's Word by directing our attention to the final explanation and ultimate resolution of Job's story: the life, death, and resurrection...
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The wisdom of the ages can still be read in the Crossway Classic Commentaries, which present the very best all-time commentaries on individual books of the Bible. In this newest release, John Calvin explores key passages of Genesis-a book of important beginnings and memorable accounts that lays the foundation of Christianity. Carefully abridged and stylistically adapted for today's reader, Calvin's insights are an excellent guide for every student...
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The book of Deuteronomy is a call to obedience-the proper response to God's faithfulness and love. Consisting primarily of speeches that Moses gave to the Israelites shortly before they entered the Promised Land, Moses' words proclaimed God's covenant faithfulness in hopes of motivating the Israelites to obey God despite the coming temptation to conform to the Canaanite culture.
The challenges they faced then are remarkably parallel to those facing...
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The book of Ecclesiastes is "about life, the way it really is," writes commentator Philip Ryken. Readers throughout the ages have been drawn to the way it honestly wrestles with the tedium of work, injustices in this life, the ravages of age, and the inevitability of death. But its wisdom, according to Ryken, is in teaching people to trust God with life's questions even in the midst of struggles.
Pastors, writers, speakers, and students will find...
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A study in the life and times of Jonah the Prophet. There's more here than a man and a big sea monster. It's all about God and a man's relationship with Him. You just might see some holes in your relationship or find that you are tracking God's journey for you, which includes all the best.
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The Book of Joshua, situated in the Old Testament of the Bible, is a pivotal narrative that chronicles the Israelites' entry into the Promised Land. This historical and religious text provides a detailed account of the conquest of Canaan under the leadership of Joshua, the successor of Moses. Comprising 24 chapters, the book is a crucial link between the Pentateuch and the subsequent historical books of the Bible.The narrative unfolds with the death...
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Genesis 11:1-9 is a familiar story of how the descendants of Noah, leaving Mount Ararat after the flood, migrated to the fertile Valley of Shinar where they built a tower and a city.The story of the Tower of Babel is a story about the tension between the will of God and the pull of the flesh--of human ability and surrender to God and His purpose.This important Old Testament passage is a warning to us about not walking in the call of God for our lives....
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The Old Testament books of Judges and Ruth record some of the most powerful stories in all of Scripture. Set in a time when everyone "did what was right in his own eyes," these books highlight God's faithfulness in the midst of Israel's continual disobedience. Exploring the stories of figures such as Gideon, Samson, and Naomi and Ruth, this accessible commentary emphasizes the countless ways God protected and preserved his people in the Bible. Experienced...
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The book of Genesis contains some of the most beautiful and well-known stories in the Bible: the garden, the flood, the tower of Babel, and the lives of the patriarchs. But these are more than just good stories. They lay the groundwork for God's relationship with humanity and for his plan for our salvation, making Genesis foundational to understanding everything else that happens in the Bible.
Genesis reveals much about human nature and the nature...
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The Old Testament is the story of God's promises to his people. Below its somewhat obscure surface is hidden magnificent truth about the love and power of God. Throughout its pages the reader can find promise after promise from God, all of which are fulfilled in the New Testament-in the incarnation of Jesus Christ.
Author Mark Dever introduces readers to the Old Testament as a glorious whole so that they are able to see the big picture of the majesty...
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Following closely on the heels of the Exodus story, the book of Joshua recounts the mighty acts of God as he fulfills his promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It is, quite profoundly, a testimony to God's faithfulness. Written by a pastor to aid pastors in their preaching, and for their churches in their reading, this accessible commentary guides readers through the history of Joshua's rise to power in Israel and God's leading of his people into...
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Yitzhak Berger advances a distinctive and markedly original interpretation of the biblical book of Jonah that resolves many of the ambiguities in the text. Berger contends that the Jonah text pulls from many inner-biblical connections, especially ones relating to the Garden of Eden. These connections provide a foundation for Berger's reading of the story, which attributes multiple layers of meaning to this carefully crafted biblical book. Focusing...
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The prophet Jeremiah is a supreme example of how believers can live well in a society that has turned against God. While the book of Jeremiah chronicles the last, desperate days of Jerusalem before it is conquered by an invading army, Lamentations expresses the cries of Jeremiah's heart for the fallen city. Together, the two books reflect on the meaning of human suffering and illustrate the eternal principle that a man will reap what he sows. In this...
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King David stands as one of the most important figures of world history. From children's storybooks to Michelangelo's famous statue, ancient Israel's most famous king is still remembered and recognized by people around the world three thousand years after he lived. Helping readers deepen their understanding of David's tumultuous reign, John Woodhouse highlights David's important role in salvation history-a history that began with Israel but now encompasses...
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The Psalms is one of the most widely loved books of the Bible. A source of instruction for our prayers, inspiration for our songs, and consolation for our tears, these biblical poems resound with the whole spectrum of human emotion and teach us to hope in God each and every day. In the first volume of a three-part commentary on the Psalms, pastor James Johnston walks readers through chapters 1–44, offering exegetical and pastoral insights along...
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"A Fiery Prophet," that is what Jeremiah was. He worked with "a people of wood." His messages often burnt them to a crisp! What a thankless job he had. Nobody likes to get burnt. His listeners tried to kill him. They threw him in prison and put him in stocks. He did not have many friends. He never married and had no children to carry on his name. For forty years, however, he faithfully proclaimed the word of the Lord to a people who turned their backs...
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