The Books of Samuel, Volume 1: The Sovereignty of God Illustrated in the Lives of Samuel, Saul, and David

by Cyril J. Barber

Publisher:

Wipf and Stock

, 2003

Overview

In this volume, Cyril J. Barber digs into 1 Samuel, providing an engaging commentary with a balance of exegesis, contextual information, and practical applications for today.

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Key Features

• Provides an engaging commentary on 1 Samuel
• Balances exegesis, contextual information, and practical applications
• Includes contemporary applications for lessons from ancient texts

Contents

• The Reward of the Righteous
• A Study in Contrasts
• Mirror of the Past
• Recovery of Right-mindedness
• Misplaced Priorities
• Intended for Greatness
• The Mighty Acts of God
• The Invasion of God’s Heritage: Part One
• The Invasion of God’s Heritage: Part Two
• Rules of the Game
• A Most Unlikely Successor
• The Bigger They Are, the Harder They Fall
• How to Handle Unjust Authority
• Where’s the Happy Ending?
• Uncertain Future
• The Power of Influence
• Problems and Opportunities
• Differing Ordeals
• Uprooted
• The End of an Era

Top Highlights

“Sin works its own punishment. When persistently followed, it hardens the heart, deadens the conscience, atrophies faith, and plunges the sinner to ever-increasing depths so that repentance (except by a miracle of God’s grace) becomes impossible. These are the natural consequences of waywardness, but they are also in accordance with God’s eternal law.” (Page 57)

“earnest believers do not invest the time needed to develop a Biblical approach to life.” (Page 35)

“God’s intent for Israel’s kings to foreshadow the reign of the Lord Jesus Christ” (Page 23)

“himself. Scripture knows nothing of the divine right of kings. When” (Page 22)

Product Details

• Title: The Books of Samuel, Volume One: The Sovereignty of God Illustrated in the Lives of Samuel, Saul, and David
• Author: Cyril J. Barber
• Series: The Books of Samuel
• Volume: One
• Publisher: Wipf and Stock
• Print Publication Date: 2003
• Logos Release Date: 2014
• Pages: 384
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible. O.T. 1 Samuel › Commentaries
• ISBNs: 9781592443871, 1592443877
• Resource ID: LLS:BKSSMLSVSLDVD01
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-29T22:15:24Z

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.