The Books of Samuel, Volume 2: The Sovereignty of God Illustrated in the Life of David

by Cyril J. Barber

Publisher:

Wipf and Stock

, 2003

Overview

In The Books of Samuel, Volume 2, Cyril J. Barber challenges familiar interpretations of 2 Samuel and provides personal applications of the lessons we can learn from Samuel. In his commentary, Barber emphasizes God’s own historical patterns as he explores the events of 2 Samuel.

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Key Features

• Challenges familiar interpretations of 2 Samuel
• Provides personal applications of the lessons we can learn from Samuel
• Emphasizes God’s own historical patterns

Contents

• Life’s Transitions
• Fulfillment of God’s Promise
• A New Start and a Ray of Hope: Part One
• A New Start and a Ray of Hope: Part Two
• Quest for a Usable Future
• The Importance of Obedience
• Sidelights on God’s Character
• Be Strong in the Lord
• Reminder of a Friend
• A War That Could Have Been Avoided
• A Moment of Weakness
• Grace upon Grace
• The Importance of Our Choices
• Actions of an Honest Man
• An Attempt to Reshape the Will of God
• The People’s Choice
• Absalom’s Nemesis
• Healing the Wounds of Wrongdoing
• New Pressures, Old Promises, and a Few Principles of Leadership
• The Other Side of Greatness
• “In God I Trust”
• Inspiring Words and a Lasting Tribute
• Turning Times of Testing into Triumphs of God’s Grace

Product Details

• Title: The Books of Samuel, Volume Two: The Sovereignty of God Illustrated in the Life of David
• Author: Cyril J. Barber
• Series: The Books of Samuel
• Volume: Two
• Publisher: Wipf and Stock
• Print Publication Date: 2003
• Logos Release Date: 2014
• Pages: 432
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible. O.T. 2 Samuel › Commentaries
• ISBNs: 9781592443888, 1592443885
• Resource ID: LLS:BKSSMLSVLFDVD02
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-29T22:15:23Z

About Cyril J. Barber

Cyril J. Barber is pastor emeritus of Plymouth Church in Whittier, California. He has served as a visiting professor in biblical studies at Talbot Theological Seminary, professor of bibliography at the International School of Theology in Arrowhead Springs, California. He is the author of over 30 books, including numerous commentaries, The Minister’s Library, God Has the Answer, Through the Valley of Tears, Introduction to Theological Research, and Vital Encounter.