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Written BY Preachers and Teachers FOR Preachers and TeachersCombining fresh insights with readable exposition and relatable examples, The Preacher's Commentary will help you minister to others and see their lives transformed through the power of God's Word. Whether preacher, teacher, or Bible study leader--if you're a communicator, The Preacher's Commentary will help you share God's Word more effectively with others.This volume on Job offers much-needed devotional meaning for Christians seeking to live their faith in confusing times.Each volume is written by one of today's top scholars, and includes:Innovative ideas for preaching and teaching God's WordVibrant paragraph-by-paragraph expositionImpelling real-life illustrationsInsightful and relevant contemporary applicationAn introduction, which reveals the author's approachA full outline of the biblical book being coveredScripture passages (using the New King James Version) and explanations The Preacher's Commentary offers pastors, teachers, and Bible study leaders clear and compelling insights into the Bible that will equip them to understand, apply, and teach the truth in God's Word.

Written BY Preachers and Teachers FOR Preachers and TeachersCombining fresh insights with readable exposition and relatable examples, The Preacher's Commentary will help you minister to others and see their lives transformed through the power of God's Word. Whether preacher, teacher, or Bible study leader--if you're a communicator, The Preacher's Commentary will help you share God's Word more effectively with others.This volume on the first 39 chapters of Isaiah approaches the text in full view its theological, linguistic, and historical challenges.Each volume is written by one of today's top scholars, and includes:Innovative ideas for preaching and teaching God's WordVibrant paragraph-by-paragraph expositionImpelling real-life illustrationsInsightful and relevant contemporary applicationAn introduction, which reveals the author's approachA full outline of the biblical book being coveredScripture passages (using the New King James Version) and explanations The Preacher's Commentary offers pastors, teachers, and Bible study leaders clear and compelling insights into the Bible that will equip them to understand, apply, and teach the truth in God's Word.

Written BY Preachers and Teachers FOR Preachers and TeachersCombining fresh insights with readable exposition and relatable examples, The Preacher's Commentary will help you minister to others and see their lives transformed through the power of God's Word. Whether preacher, teacher, or Bible study leader--if you're a communicator, The Preacher's Commentary will help you share God's Word more effectively with others.This volume on the second half of Isaiah approaches the text in full view its theological, linguistic, and historical challenges.Each volume is written by one of today's top scholars, and includes:Innovative ideas for preaching and teaching God's WordVibrant paragraph-by-paragraph expositionImpelling real-life illustrationsInsightful and relevant contemporary applicationAn introduction, which reveals the author's approachA full outline of the biblical book being coveredScripture passages (using the New King James Version) and explanations The Preacher's Commentary offers pastors, teachers, and Bible study leaders clear and compelling insights into the Bible that will equip them to understand, apply, and teach the truth in God's Word.

Written BY Preachers and Teachers FOR Preachers and TeachersCombining fresh insights with readable exposition and relatable examples, The Preacher's Commentary will help you minister to others and see their lives transformed through the power of God's Word. Whether preacher, teacher, or Bible study leader--if you're a communicator, The Preacher's Commentary will help you share God's Word more effectively with others.This volume unravels the theological threads and urgent tone of Mark’s gospel, keeping in mind the varied concerns of Christian thinkers, past and present.Each volume is written by one of today's top scholars, and includes:Innovative ideas for preaching and teaching God's WordVibrant paragraph-by-paragraph expositionImpelling real-life illustrationsInsightful and relevant contemporary applicationAn introduction, which reveals the author's approachA full outline of the biblical book being coveredScripture passages (using the New King James Version) and explanations The Preacher's Commentary offers pastors, teachers, and Bible study leaders clear and compelling insights into the Bible that will equip them to understand, apply, and teach the truth in God's Word.

Written BY Preachers and Teachers FOR Preachers and Teachers

Combining fresh insights with readable exposition and relatable examples, The Preacher''s Commentary will help you minister to others and see their lives transformed through the power of God''s Word. Whether preacher, teacher, or Bible study leader--if you''re a communicator, The Preacher''s Commentary will help you share God''s Word more effectively with others.

This volume unravels the theological threads and urgent tone of Mark’s gospel, keeping in mind the varied concerns of Christian thinkers, past and present.

Each volume is written by one of today''s top scholars, and includes:

Innovative ideas for preaching and teaching God''s WordVibrant paragraph-by-paragraph expositionImpelling real-life illustrationsInsightful and relevant contemporary applicationAn introduction, which reveals the author''s approachA full outline of the biblical book being coveredScripture passages (using the New King James Version) and explanations

 

The Preacher''s Commentary offers pastors, teachers, and Bible study leaders clear and compelling insights into the Bible that will equip them to understand, apply, and teach the truth in God''s Word.

Written BY Preachers and Teachers FOR Preachers and Teachers

The Preacher''s Commentary, Complete 35-Volume Set: Genesis–Revelation offers pastors, teachers, and Bible study leaders clear and compelling insights into the entire Bible that will equip them to understand, apply, and teach the truth in God''s Word.

Each volume is written by one of today''s top scholars, and includes:

Innovative ideas for preaching and teaching God''s WordVibrant paragraph-by-paragraph expositionImpelling real-life illustrationsInsightful and relevant contemporary applicationAn introduction, which reveals the author''s approachA full outline of the biblical book being coveredScripture passages (using the New King James Version) and explanations

Covering the entire Bible and combining fresh insights with readable exposition and relatable examples, The Preacher''s Commentary will help you minister to others and see their lives transformed through the power of God''s Word. Whether preacher, teacher, or Bible study leader--if you''re a communicator, The Preacher''s Commentary will help you share God''s Word more effectively with others.

Volumes and authors include:

Genesis by D. Stuart BriscoeExodus by Maxie D. DunnamLeviticus by Gary W. DemarestNumbers by James PhilipDeuteronomy by John C. MaxwellJoshua by John A. Huffman, Jr.Judges & Ruth by David Jackman1 & 2 Samuel by Kenneth L. Chafin1 & 2 Kings by Russell H. Dilday1 & 2 Chronicles by Leslie C. AllenEzra, Nehemiah, and Esther by Mark D. RobertsJob by David L. McKennaPsalms 1-72 by Donald M. WilliamsPsalms 73-150 by Donald M. WilliamsProverbs by David A. HubbardEcclesiastes and Song of Solomon by David A. HubbardIsaiah 1-39 by David L. McKennaIsaiah 40-66 by David L. McKennaJeremiah & Lamentations by John GuestEzekiel by Douglas StuartDaniel by Sinclair B. FergusonHosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, and Jonah by Lloyd J. OgilvieMicah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi by Walter C. Kaiser, Jr.Matthew by Myron S. AugsburgerMark by David L. McKennaLuke by Bruce LarsonJohn by Roger L. FredriksonActs by Lloyd J. OgilvieRomans by D. Stuart Briscoe1 & 2 Corinthians by Kenneth L. ChafinGalatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon by Maxie D. Dunnam1 & 2 Thessalonians, 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus by Gary W. DemarestHebrews by Louis H. Evans, Jr.James, 1 & 2 Peter, and Jude by Paul A. Cedar1, 2 & 3 John, and Revelation by Earl F. Palmer

Written BY Preachers and Teachers FOR Preachers and Teachers

Combining fresh insights with readable exposition and relatable examples, The Preacher''s Commentary will help you minister to others and see their lives transformed through the power of God''s Word. Whether preacher, teacher, or Bible study leader--if you''re a communicator, The Preacher''s Commentary will help you share God''s Word more effectively with others.

This volume on Job offers much-needed devotional meaning for Christians seeking to live their faith in confusing times.

Each volume is written by one of today''s top scholars, and includes:

Innovative ideas for preaching and teaching God''s WordVibrant paragraph-by-paragraph expositionImpelling real-life illustrationsInsightful and relevant contemporary applicationAn introduction, which reveals the author''s approachA full outline of the biblical book being coveredScripture passages (using the New King James Version) and explanations

 

The Preacher''s Commentary offers pastors, teachers, and Bible study leaders clear and compelling insights into the Bible that will equip them to understand, apply, and teach the truth in God''s Word.

Written BY Preachers and Teachers FOR Preachers and Teachers

Combining fresh insights with readable exposition and relatable examples, The Preacher''s Commentary will help you minister to others and see their lives transformed through the power of God''s Word. Whether preacher, teacher, or Bible study leader--if you''re a communicator, The Preacher''s Commentary will help you share God''s Word more effectively with others.

This volume on the first 39 chapters of Isaiah approaches the text in full view its theological, linguistic, and historical challenges.

Each volume is written by one of today''s top scholars, and includes:

Innovative ideas for preaching and teaching God''s WordVibrant paragraph-by-paragraph expositionImpelling real-life illustrationsInsightful and relevant contemporary applicationAn introduction, which reveals the author''s approachA full outline of the biblical book being coveredScripture passages (using the New King James Version) and explanations

 

The Preacher''s Commentary offers pastors, teachers, and Bible study leaders clear and compelling insights into the Bible that will equip them to understand, apply, and teach the truth in God''s Word.

Written BY Preachers and Teachers FOR Preachers and Teachers

Combining fresh insights with readable exposition and relatable examples, The Preacher''s Commentary will help you minister to others and see their lives transformed through the power of God''s Word. Whether preacher, teacher, or Bible study leader--if you''re a communicator, The Preacher''s Commentary will help you share God''s Word more effectively with others.

This volume on the second half of Isaiah approaches the text in full view its theological, linguistic, and historical challenges.

Each volume is written by one of today''s top scholars, and includes:

Innovative ideas for preaching and teaching God''s WordVibrant paragraph-by-paragraph expositionImpelling real-life illustrationsInsightful and relevant contemporary applicationAn introduction, which reveals the author''s approachA full outline of the biblical book being coveredScripture passages (using the New King James Version) and explanations

 

The Preacher''s Commentary offers pastors, teachers, and Bible study leaders clear and compelling insights into the Bible that will equip them to understand, apply, and teach the truth in God''s Word.

Succession is the hot topic in leadership development, but the subject has rarely been addressed in Christian literature. As a college, university, and seminary president who experienced three successions in leadership, David McKenna is eminently qualified to speak on the subject. He begins by introducing us to the Succession Principle: What we bring to leadership is important.What we do in leadership is more important.What we leave from our leadership is most important of all.Once our priority shifts from success to succession, the door is open to read John 17 as the Prayer of Succession for Jesus. In this final report, Jesus transfers to his disciples and to us the same enduring trust, transforming truth, and unifying love that he has received for leadership from his Father. With these legacies come specific gifts of succession to complete our task, develop disciples, advance the kingdom, and see the fulfillment of Christ''s promise, "Greater things than these shall you do." Succession in the spirit of Christ, then, is written not in terms of success, but in the seamless transition of sustainable gifts culminating in the gift of greater things.

In 2005 my wife, Jan, and I moved into a condo along the shores of Lake Washington. Even though I had served as President of Seattle Pacific University back in the 1970s, I was unknown on the streets of the resort-like village of Kirkland, Washington. Each morning Molly, our Maltese puppy, and I went across the street for her "potty break" and exercise. Soon, with Molly as the introducer, I discovered a new world where strangers became friends through the connection of our dogs. Later, after two back surgeries, Jan joined us on our daily walk down the street, through the village, and around the park by using a doggie stroller as a substitute for a walker. The sight of the three of us walking down the street, with Molly peering forward from her seat at the helm of the stroller, became a phenomenon of its own on the streets of Kirkland. Together, we walked through an open door of learning and found that friendship based upon listening, caring, and giving is a grace that God reserves for plain people who walk daily and serve joyfully in common places.

Lighten up! Most of us take ourselves too seriously. Christian leaders, in particular, are tempted by the position they hold, or the power they wield, to lose touch with their humanity, become arrogant, and alienate their followers. But what about our tendency to shoot ourselves in the foot, time and time again? Can we laugh at ourselves? David McKenna, a Christian college president, brings a lifetime of learning to this question. By confessing his own foibles and laughing at the ludicrous, he finds that God is laughing with him--not to ridicule, but to give the special grace that saves us from ourselves. The lessons are humbling when the laugh is on us, but they can lead to the discovery that a sense of humor is a partner with the witness of a joyful spirit. McKenna shows us by example how to lighten up and find God as we laugh at ourselves.

If the Christ-centered college or university did not exist, would it have to be invented? Back in the 1950s, the answer was in doubt. With few exceptions, Christian colleges wallowed in defensive self-doubt and divisive competition while under attack from the rising public sector. Students of American higher education predicted that they would soon become as extinct as the whooping crane.Rather then succumbing to doomsayers, leaders in Christian higher education bonded together around the commanding truth that all things come together in Jesus Christ. They drove their stake for the future in the integration of faith and learning as the reason for the existence of Christ-centered higher education. Out of this commitment came a renaissance movement of common cause and unprecedented cooperation through the Consortium of Christian Colleges and the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities.Will integration continue to be the energizing and all-pervasive influence that gives the Christ-centered institution its reason for existence? Trustees, presidents, deans and faculties in each generation must think and rethink the concept in the light of theological, academic, technological, and cultural change. David McKenna opens the conversation by remembering where we were, confirming who we are, and envisioning what we can be.