Joshua (Holman Old Testament Commentary | HOTC)

by Max Anders; Kenneth O. Gangel

Publisher:

B&H

, 2002

Overview

One of twenty volumes in this series, edited by Max Anders, The Holman Old Testament Commentary: Job is purposefully designed with its verse-by-verse commentary for Bible study and teaching to enrich the local church and all the people of God. Discussion starters, teaching plan, and more are all included in order to be most effective and useful for lay teachers and pastors alike.

Whether teacher, pastor, or layperson, everyone in the contemporary church is desperate for quality resources for Bible teaching. The Holman Old Testament Commentary is specially designed to provide spiritual sustenance in a manner that is accessible to a wide variety of teachers without sacrificing the depth in its content. The format emphasizes understanding the teaching principles of Scripture in conjunction with relevant and contemporary application.

• Includes sections that provide “In a Nutshell” summaries of the passages under discussion
• Modern illustrations are specific with applications that tie directly to modern life
• “Deeper Discoveries” take the reader into greater depths of study of particular words, phrases, and themes

Contents

Top Highlights

“No one will be able to stand up against you all the days of your life. And just to reinforce those words, God reminded Joshua of everything his heavenly hand had accomplished through Moses. ‘The secret of Moses’ success had been God’s presence with him. It would be the secret of Joshua’s success also, and it continues to be the secret of success for the church’” (Page 11)

“One final act of consecration and commitment before the conquest. Joshua needed to worship before warring. To bow before battling. To submit before serving.” (Page 89)

“Surely one of the greatest verses in the Bible, these words echo through the heart of anyone who has ever tried to serve the Lord. God did not tell Joshua that he might be terrified and discouraged some day. The structure of the text leads us to conclude that those words described Joshua’s current state of mind. Fear and discouragement go with the territory in any kind of ministry. The only antidote is a constant awareness of the presence of the Lord.” (Page 15)

“Joshua also realized that perhaps God was giving the guilty an opportunity to repent. As the people consecrated themselves, or even as lots were being cast, the guilty could confess and plead for forgiveness. But no one knocked on Joshua’s door that night or the next day.” (Page 122)

“Allotment of the land would increase Israel’s commitment to involve and invest themselves in completing the conquest.” (Page 203)

Product Details

• Title: Joshua
• Authors: Max Anders, Kenneth O. Gangel
• Series: Holman Old Testament Commentary
• Publisher: B&H
• Print Publication Date: 2002
• Logos Release Date: 2020
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Commentaries
• ISBNs: 9781087793160, 9780805494648, 0805494642, 1087793165
• Resource ID: LLS:WS_51C425C7F9354B29BEA26CED2C7B5F19
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2023-10-09T17:49:15Z

About Kenneth O. Gangel

Kenneth O. Gangel (1935-2009) was one of the most influential Christian educators of the twentieth century. Dr. Gangel served as Dallas Theological Seminary as Chairman and Professor of Christian Education (1982-1992), Vice President for Academic Affairs, Academic Dean, and Senior Professor (1992-1997), and Distinguished Professor Emeritus (1998-2009). A leader of leaders Dr. Gangel authored or edited fifty-seven books. In retirement, he served as the Scholar-in-Residence for Toccoa Falls College, Toccoa, Georgia.