Focus on the Bible Commentaries Upgrade 2 (2 vols.)

by Allan M. Harman; David Strain

Publisher:

Christian Focus

, 2017–2018

Overview

The Focus on the Bible Commentary series is practical and insightful with contributions by top evangelical scholars and pastors, and are designed to be readable for ordinary Christians, reliable for in-depth study of the Bible, and relevant for daily Christian life. Discover not only what the music of the Psalms, the plight of Job, the story of Jesus, and the spread of the New Testament church meant then, but what these stories—and the whole of Scripture—means today!

For each section of the Bible, the Focus on the Bible Commentaries summarize the passage of Scripture, including the intentions of the authors, the historical and cultural environment, and the questions and issues raised by a particular passage. But most importantly, the Focus on the Bible Commentaries bring you into the heart of the Bible, by explaining Scripture in an accessible way that makes sense for daily Christian living.

Key Features

• Provides accessible and readable exposition
• Includes contributions from leading evangelical scholars
• Illustrates the contemporary relevance of the Old and New Testaments

Product Details

• Title: Focus on the Bible Commentaries Upgrade 2 (2 vols.)
• Series: Focus on the Bible Commentary
• Publisher: Christian Focus
• Volumes: 2
• Pages: 596
• Resource Type: Commentaries
• Topic: Biblical Studies

Exodus: God’s Kingdom of Priests

• Author: Allan Harman
• Series: Focus on the Bible Commentary
• Publisher: Christian Focus
• Publication Date: 2017
• Pages: 420

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Exodus is the story of the first redemption of God’s people for Himself. Starting with a people enslaved and oppressed, seemingly forgotten by their God, it culminates with the Tabernacle. God had chosen His people, setting them apart from the other nations: His kingdom of priests. Exodus forms the sub-structure of the Old Testament–and points at every stage to the coming Messiah of the New Testament.

Allan Harman draws on a lifetime of teaching and preaching the Old Testament in this commentary. With careful attention to the Hebrew text of Exodus, he brings out nuances that otherwise might be missed, and shows the connections with other parts of Scripture to underscore the foundational character of this book for the faith of the people of God.

—John A. Davies, Principal Emeritus, Christ College, Sydney

Allan Harman has had a life-time interest in exposition of the biblical text. He is Research Professor at the Presbyterian Theological College in Melbourne, Australia. He has lectured and preached in many countries and served as the senior editor of the Reformed Theological Review, Australia’s oldest theological journal until he retired at the end of 2013.

Ruth & Esther: There is a Redeemer and Sudden Reversals

• Author: David Strain
• Series: Focus on the Bible Commentary
• Publisher: Christian Focus
• Publication Date: 2018
• Pages: 176

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Ruth and Esther, the only two biblical books that centre on the lives of women, display the hand of a God who works in the lives of individuals to bring about his plan for the salvation of many. Ruth is an outsider who finds a home among the people of God and whose descendants include not only King David, but David’s greater son, Christ the King of Kings.

While Ruth’s story focuses through the mundane dynamics of a peasant family, Esther’s story plays out in the palace precincts of a despotic king. While God’s name is famously never mentioned, we see his handiwork in each twist and turn of the narrative. He uses improbable means and improbable individuals to save His people, and we see that God is on His throne.

In Dr Strain’s flowing prose, both the text and the theological truths imbedded in the text are explained with pastoral thoughtfulness and a deft appreciation of their place within the biblical canon. These are commentaries that preachers will benefit from and all Christians find hugely instructive.

—Ian Hamilton, Associate Minister, Smithton Culloden Free Church of Scotland, Inverness

David Strain is Senior Minister of First Presbyterian Church, Jackson, Mississippi. He is Chairman of the Board of Christian Witness to Israel, and Convener of the Twin Lakes Fellowship.