Ezra & Nehemiah (Reformed Expository Commentary | REC)
Digital Logos Edition
Overview
The books of Ezra and Nehemiah tell a vital story of a community revived and restored by God’s grace through gifted individuals—preparing the way for the coming Messiah. In his practical and devotional expository commentary, pastor-theologian Derek W.H. Thomas shows what this gripping narrative can teach us about kingdom life in our own time. In their different ways, Ezra and Nehemiah both prioritized the Word of God and the practice of prayer. If the church of our day is to recover and be renewed, Thomas argues, these commitments are just as vital for us as well.
Top Highlights
“The fact that it is Ezra that the people call for in the opening verse of this chapter shows that he has gained their respect as a Bible teacher.” (Page 323)
“Second, joy stems from knowing that what we have in fellowship with the Lord is the best.” (Page 338)
“Children of the kingdom—Christians—ought to reflect the burden of Nehemiah’s heart. Nothing is more important than the state of the kingdom of God.” (Page 205)
“Third, joy comes from knowing the God of providence.” (Page 339)
“Second, we must note the importance and value of prayer” (Page 257)
- Title: Ezra & Nehemiah
- Author: Derek W. H. Thomas
- Series: Reformed Expository Commentary
- Publisher: P&R
- Print Publication Date: 2016
- Logos Release Date: 2017
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Bible. O.T. Ezra › Commentaries; Bible. O.T. Nehemiah › Commentaries
- ISBNs: 9781629950037, 9781629950044, 9781629950051, 1629950033, 1629950041, 162995005, 162995005X
- Resource ID: LLS:REC15EZR
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-10-07T20:11:51Z
Derek W.H. Thomas, a native of Wales, is the Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology and also serves as Senior Minister at First Presbyterian Church (ARP) in Columbia, South Carolina. He previously served as the Chairman of the Theology Department at Reformed Theological Seminary (Jackson), the Minister of Teaching at First Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Jackson, Mississippi, and the Robert Strong Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary (Atlanta). He is also a Teaching Fellow with Ligonier Ministries and Dean of their D.Min. Program. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University of Wales, a Masters of Divinity from Reformed Theological Seminary (Jackson), and a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Wales (Lampeter). He was ordained in the Evangelical Church of Ireland, and served Stranmillis Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Belfast for 17 years before moving to the United States. He has published more than twenty books and contributed to many others.
He and his wife, Rosemary, have two grown children and two grandchildren, two dogs named Luther and Gracie-Spangles, and a somewhat dysfunctional cat named Chloe. He is passionate about classical music and opera.