The NIV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2005–2006
Overview
This is the most popular NIV-based International Sunday School Lesson commentary available. Each lesson helps the student understand what the Bible says, what it means, and what to do about it. 52 complete lessons for adults of all ages, 8 pages in each lesson, including verse-by-verse exposition, learning activities, and discussion starters. Also includes special helps for teachers, including pronunciation guides, reproducible student pages, and more.
Top Highlights
“Foolishness, then, is not a matter of ignorance. Conversely, wisdom is not a matter of education. Both the wise and the foolish are assumed to be educated in the ways of God, knowing what is right from wrong. The fools consistently disregard God’s standards and freely do the wrong thing (sin).” (Page 310)
“God may have a bigger plan in mind that we can’t see. (In Job’s case we can see it but he can’t.) In such instances we continue to trust God above all else (Job 13:15; 19:25). Job thought the solution to his problem was more knowledge (see Job 13:23; 23:5). But that was not God’s viewpoint.” (Page 274)
“Why don’t we trust God more? Just as children must often learn life’s lessons the hard way, we want to be independent. We want to be responsible for our own success and not share the credit. We are fiercely proud, and pride is the opposite of trust.” (Page 312)
“He points out—correctly—that he came into the world with nothing and will leave with nothing anyway (compare Ecclesiastes 5:15). Job sees all his possessions, as well as his family, as a blessing from God. Ultimately they all belong to the Lord.” (Page 272)
“Paul knew that he wasn’t crazy. He was satisfied with his life of the pursuit of godliness and obedience to God’s will. He faced death secure in the knowledge that he had chosen well and that God’s rewards awaited him (2 Timothy 4:8).” (Page 313)
- Title: The NIV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2005–2006
- Authors: Ronald L. Nickelson, Jonathan Underwood, Douglas Redford, Carla J. Crane
- Series: The NIV Standard Lesson Commentary
- Publisher: Standard
- Print Publication Date: 2005
- Logos Release Date: 2005
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Bible › Commentaries; Commentaries › International Sunday school lessons
- Resource ID: LLS:29.5.16
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-11T16:27:47Z