1 Kings: Power, Politics, and the Hope of the World (Preaching the Word Commentary | PtW)
Overview
The book of 1 Kings tells the stories of 14 different kings and the power at play throughout the monarchies of ancient Israel and Judah. Designed to help modern readers—especially pastors and Bible teachers—understand and apply the message of 1 Kings to their own lives, this commentary by experienced Bible expositor John Woodhouse walks through the text verse by verse. Part of Crossway’s award-winning Preaching the Word commentary series, this volume offers insightful observations, powerful illustrations, and practical applications to equip readers to see how these stories of power and politics bear witness to the coming King of kings, the hope of the world.
- Divides text into coherant units to aid preaching and study
- Provides insight into the themes and progress of 1 Kings
- Contains practical application from the Scriptures
- Designed to help preachers communicate God’s Word
- Offers a sermon application index for finding the perfect illustration
- Introduction: Fourteen Kings of Israel and “The King of the Jews”
- Part 1: Politics or Promise? How the Kingdom Was Established (1–2)
- Part 2: The Wisdom of God: How Things Were Put Right (3–4)
- Part 3: The Goal of History (5–8)
- Part 4: Not Yet (9–12)
- Part 5: The Power behind Everything: The Word of the Lord (13)
- Part 6: Power Politics Played Out (14–16)
- Part 7: The Ultimate Question: Who Is God? (17–19)
- Part 8: The Failure of Political Power (20–22)
Top Highlights
“we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world.” (Page 31)
“These are the kind of questions raised by the frail and fading king we see in the opening scene of 1 Kings. Was this God’s king? Had God really promised that his kingdom would be ‘made sure forever before me’ (2 Samuel 7:16)? How can that be?” (Page 31)
“There are several answers to that question. One is that ‘all Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable …’ (2 Timothy 3:16). If you believe that (and you should), start reading and expect to profit! More particularly, you can expect to profit because 1 Kings belongs to ‘the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus’ (2 Timothy 3:15). Read this book to become wise enough to trust in the Lord Jesus Christ and so be saved.” (Page 19)
“The Lord who remains committed to his purpose for Israel is the Lord of all the earth, and he will send his prophets beyond Israel to accomplish his purpose.” (Page 547)
“I have found it helpful to divide the text into eight parts, each of which has a distinct theme (see the Contents pages).” (Page 15)
Noted for its steadfast commitment to biblical authority, its readability, and its clear exposition of Scripture, the Preaching the Word Series is an ideal resource for pastors, teachers, and those seeking to enrich their personal Bible study. This set of commentaries on the Old and New Testaments is edited by renowned pastor, R. Kent Hughes, of College Church in Wheaton, Illinois. In this collection, experienced pastors exemplify expository preaching and provide practical applications of 45 books of the Bible, as well as the Sermon on the Mount. Preachers and laity alike will find these commentaries both insightful and accessible.
- Title: 1 Kings—Power, Politics, and the Hope of the World
- Author: John Woodhouse
- Series: Preaching the Word
- Publisher: Crossway
- Print Publication Date: 2018
- Logos Release Date: 2019
- Pages: 800
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible. O.T. 1 Kings › Commentaries
- ISBNs: 9781433514579, 9781433524530, 9781433514586, 9781433514593, 1433514575, 1433524538, 1433514583, 1433514591
- Resource ID: LLS:PRWD11KI1
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2023-12-11T22:50:43Z