Bible Commentary Old Testament

Find yourself confused by the Old Testament? Feeling dread about cracking open the oldest text of scripture? Then this book is for you. Written by Old Testament scholar Dr. Taylor Halverson, this book is a lively and inviting way to see the gospel afresh. Come see how the creation laid the groundwork for the plan of salvation. See the hand of God at work in the story of Noah. Listen to the story of God’s covenants with the children of Abraham. Follow the Israelites in the wilderness as they seek their God. Learn lessons from the Israelite cycles of faith and faithlessness in the Promised ...

"THE OLD TESTAMENT: Commentary, Background, & Bible Difficulties - Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges - VOLUME I" is an extensive guide that ventures deep into the study of the Old Testament, providing comprehensive commentary, historical and cultural background, and exploration of Bible difficulties for the books of Genesis through Judges. This book begins with a detailed examination of the foundations of the Old Testament, covering a range of topics such as the Inspiration of the Old Testament, archaeology's role in unveiling Biblical history, the ...

"Have you considered My servant Job?" Those are the words spoken by the Lord to the Accuser. They were spoken with Divine confidence. God knew the character of Job, and knew that he would not forsake his Maker, even in the midst of unimaginable persecution. From a study of Job's inspired book, the Bible student can learn about evil and suffering, about the character of godly people, about the futility of human reasoning, and about the blessed assurance we can have in the midst of trials. God is not dead, nor does He sleep: Wrong shall fail. Right shall prevail. The Lord is in control. Trust...

An indispensable guide for exploring the literary, historical, and theological issues behind the Old Testament. The purpose of studying the Old Testament is to understand God and his redemptive work more fully. However, this goal is complicated by the fact that it was transmitted through a very...

The Psalms are the most quoted, most loved, and most misunderstood books in the Bible. People reach for a verse when they need comfort. Very few sit down and read them properly; from the beginning, with context, with history, with the full weight of what the writer was actually going through when the words were written. This book changes that. H.K. Holland opens the first twenty psalms with rare clarity; bringing their historical backgrounds, their theological depth, and their very human emotions fully to life. You will discover things in these pages that most people who have read the ...

The Zondervan Biblical and Theological Lectures series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, A Survey of the Old Testament: Audio Lectures includes high quality live-recordings of college-level lectures that cover the...

Often called “Little Genesis,” The Book of Jubilees retells the story of Genesis with dramatic expansions, calendar reform, and heavenly insight. This modern edition presents the full text in clear, readable English—paired with in-depth essays and historical commentary to help modern readers understand its theological, political, and cultural impact. This is a brand new modern English Translation in Large Print. (16 pt font) This complete edition includes: A fully modernized translation of Jubilees in easy-to-read prose Detailed commentary on major themes: angelology, sacred calendars...

52-Week journey through NLT™ Bible to strengthen Women’s faith This refreshing approach to New Living Translation® (NLT™) Bible study for women combines a daily reading plan with weekly reflections to explore how God’s Words can be applied to your daily life. Geared more towards modern working women. Theme-based reading – NLT™ Bible verses for a week are related to the theme for that particular week. E.g., Pardon from sin, Blessing of Obedience Weekly reflections – These reflections allow each person to think deeply about each passage and how they relate to their lives. ...

One psalm. An entire volume. It earned it. Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible. One hundred and seventy-six verses. Twenty-two sections. One subject, circled from every angle for as long as the psalmist could hold a pen: the word of God and what it does to a human soul. No other psalm in the entire Psalter comes close. In this volume, H.K. Holland gives Psalm 119 the room it has always deserved, walking through each of the twenty-two sections with the same warmth, honesty, and precision that has defined the Psalms Made Clear series. You will meet a man in the midnight of his soul ...

Newly Revised! The Conflict with Satan is a dramatic, large-print modern translation of the First and Second Books of Adam and Eve, also known as the Books of the Conflict of Adam and Eve with Satan. These vivid apocryphal writings expand the story of Eden with supernatural detail, emotional intensity, and apocalyptic vision. This edition also includes a newly modernized version of the Latin Life of Adam and Eve—commonly called the Apocalypse of Moses—which offers a different Eden source tradition preserved in ancient Latin manuscripts. Together, these texts reveal what early Jewish and...

Fifteen psalms. One road. The same road you are on. The Songs of Ascents are fifteen short psalms that ancient Jewish pilgrims sang as they climbed toward Jerusalem for the great festivals. They were road songs: written for people on the move, sung in community, designed to keep feet walking when the hill was steep and the destination was not yet visible. Together, they chart a journey from exile to worship, from loneliness to belonging, from the wrong country to the house of God. In Volume 8 of Psalms Made Clear, H.K. Holland walks you through every step of that journey. You will meet the ...

Newly Revised! The Book of Jasher: A Clear Text Edition - The Lost Book Mentioned in the Bible Experience the mysterious book referenced in Joshua and 2 Samuel—now in modern, accessible English. What if there were ancient records that filled in the gaps of Genesis and Exodus? The Book of Jasher—also known as the Book of the Upright or Sefer HaYashar—takes you beyond familiar biblical accounts with expanded narratives of the patriarchs, judges, and heroes of Israel's early history. This is one of the lost books actually mentioned in Scripture itself. This ancient text reveals: Expanded...

Read by the author. Read the Bible with Fresh Eyes as You See Scripture's Promise-Shaped Patterns When you read the Bible, have you ever noticed parallels between certain people, events, and institutions? Should we understand Noah as a kind of new Adam, and if so, does that somehow point us to...

The biblical story as it has never been told before. The Bible is the best-selling book in human history, but sometimes the stories it weaves are not fully understood, due to its poetic and obscure literary style. Genesis Days brings you the stories of the first generations, from the creation of the world to the end of the days of Sarah, wife of Abraham, in simple and straightforward English. The book lays bare the lives of humanity’s forefathers and reveals ancient history through a contemporary experience. If you’ve always wanted to read the Bible and understand it from beginning to ...

Stories of the Bible: Travels from Eden to the Promised Land A Chronological Old Testament Bible Study for New Christians Creation through Exodus This is not a devotional. It is an organized, story-driven journey through the foundations of the Bible. This first volume begins where the Bible begins. Stories of the Bible: Travels from Eden to the Promised Land presents the early history of Scripture in chronological order—from Creation through the Flood, 400 years of Egyptian slavery, Israel’s deliverance from Pharaoh, the forty year desert odyssey, ultimately standing at the threshold of...

Proverbs is one of the most quoted and least understood books of the Bible. Its sayings have passed into everyday language, shaped leadership philosophy, and appeared on walls in homes and offices around the world. But without understanding the ancient wisdom tradition behind the text, it is easy to miss what these observations actually mean and why they still matter today. Proverbs Explained explores the historical setting, cultural background, and key themes that shape this ancient collection of wisdom. Rather than simply listing familiar sayings, this study examines what the text meant ...

This volume goes into the dark. It does not stay there. Volume 5 of Psalms Made Clear contains the saddest psalm in the entire Bible. Its last word, in Hebrew, is “darkness.” It also contains the oldest psalm in the Bible, written by Moses centuries before David was born. And it ends with the simplest, brightest burst of praise in the entire Psalter: “Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth.” Between the darkness and the joy is one of the most breathtaking pivots in all of Scripture, and H.K. Holland walks you through every step of it. These twenty psalms include the worship ...

Philip Yancey has a way of confronting our most cherished--but misguided--notions about the Christian life. In The Bible Jesus Read, Yancey challenges the perception that the New Testament is more important than the Old, that the Hebrew Scriptures aren't worth the time they take to read and...

A theological exposition of the Old Testament Book of Proverbs. The passages are organized into nine Bible studies taken from selected passages of the Biblical text that are appropriate for about one hour of small-group discussion or about 30 minutes of personal devotion. The passages are presented with an emphasis on the history and context of the writings, and its application both in the early church and in the church today. Table of Contents Proverbs 1:1-33. God's Offer of True Wisdom Proverbs 5:3-14. Maintaining Integrity in a Postmodern World. Proverbs 8:1-12, 32-36; 9:13-17. Wisdom's ...

Few stories in human history carry the weight of Exodus. A people enslaved for generations. A leader called from obscurity. A series of miracles that shook the most powerful nation on earth. And a covenant that would define a people for thousands of years. But Exodus is more than a dramatic rescue story. It is a book about how God forms a people — and what he expects of them once they are free. Exodus Explained examines the historical background, narrative structure, and major themes of the second book of the Bible in a way that is clear and accessible for modern readers. Rather than ...