The church fathers, as they did in earlier books dealing with Israel's history from the time of Joshua to the united monarchy, found ample material for typological and moral interpretation in 1-2 Kings, 1-2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah and Esther. This ACCS volume includes comment from Greek, Latin, and Syriac theologians, some of which is available in English for the first time.

This latest volume in the Reformation Commentary on Scripture (RCS) series offers biblical commentary from numerous Reformation-era theologians, pastors, and preachers from a variety of theological traditions—Lutheran, Reformed, Anglican, Radical, and Roman Catholic—on six Old Testament books: 1-2 Samuel, 1-2 Kings, and 1-2 Chronicles.

One in an ongoing series of esteemed and popular Bible commentary volumes based on the New International Version text.

God does not act randomly or at whim. His moves may be mysterious to us, but he has left clues for diligent students to follow-and these clues, embedded throughout Scripture, will lead us out of deception and toward understanding the true identity of the one God has chosen to save humankind. In The Patterns of the Scripture: Unlocking the Chronological and Genealogical Coding of the Scriptures, author Hedley Palmer discusses in depth the patterns inherent in the Old and New Testaments, how they lead to proving the authenticity of the Bible, and the history of deception in regard to these truths. Casual readers will find Palmer's well-explored and documented insights very rewarding, and serious students of Scripture will find Palmer's work of great interest. Writing in the methodical and logical spirit of the Creator, Palmer approaches biblical passages with the view that events are neither arbitrary nor haphazard and are necessarily part of a larger structure. Resolving genealogical and chronological issues and perplexing incongruities in the Bible then merely becomes an exercise in applying this pattern. Through study of the patterns in the Old and New Testaments, we realize that Scripture has had its narratives dictated by the formation of these patterns. The Creator does things in his own inimitable and logical manner, and perceiving his direct hand in compiling the Scriptures leads us to greater understanding of his word and will.

Climate change, poverty, war, food and water scarcity, inflation, pandemics, artificial intelligence—the list of world issues seems endless. And each news story contributes to our feelings of anxiety and insecurity. On top of external uncertainties are the fears we carry within—fears of failure, rejection, isolation, and loneliness, fears of injury and death. What is to prevent us from being swallowed up by the concerns of this world and our individual spirits? Where is help to be found? Why Should I Fear? demonstrates that we can face and conquer fear of all sorts by considering Biblical stories and remembering the ways in which God has helped people in the past including persecution, military conflict, familial abuse, famine, deception, discouragement, rejection, natural disaster, illness, and death. In the face of what seem like intolerable events and crushing personal conditions we can discover--just as surely as Biblical people discovered--that God is trustworthy to work in our lives and that we can have hope. Historical and geographical context helps connect ancient narratives to present times, making the reflections relevant to twenty-first century readers. Readers are encouraged to consider the credibility of Biblical history and to understand that the events and people represented in the Bible existed in real time and in real places. Consequently, readers can trust that the God of the Bible is as real now as then, and continues to work in our world. If you are plagued by worry, if world news frightens or depresses you, Why Should I Fear? promises to speak courage and comfort into your life. And while each reflection might not speak to your personal fear, the author trusts that through the stories of difficulty and challenge, the sovereignty of God will shine and speak directly to any reader’s heart.

With an easy-to-read font size, the CSB Study Bible, Large Print Edition offers the award-winning Holman study system, including more than 16,000 study notes, tools, word studies, and articles from respected Bible scholars with an easier to read 10-point font size. Better understand and apply the life-transforming message of God’s Word with this study Bible for any reader. FEATURES Large print study Bible with 10-point font size 16,124 study notes 368 word studies 94 photographs 61 timelines 55 maps 44 paintings 34 articles 21 illustrations/reconstructions 19 charts Book introductions and outlines Concordance Center-column cross-references Smyth-sewn binding Presentation section 2-column text Topical subheadings The CSB Study Bible, Large Print Edition features the highly readable, highly reliable text of the Christian Standard Bible (CSB). The CSB stays as literal as possible to the Bible’s original meaning without sacrificing clarity, making it easier to engage with Scripture’s life-transforming message and to share it with others.

With an easy-to-read font size, the CSB Study Bible, Large Print Edition offers the award-winning Holman study system, including more than 16,000 study notes, tools, word studies, and articles from respected Bible scholars with an easier to read 10-point font size. Better understand and apply the life-transforming message of God’s Word with this study Bible for any reader. FEATURES Large print study Bible with 10-point font size 16,124 study notes 368 word studies 94 photographs 61 timelines 55 maps 44 paintings 34 articles 21 illustrations/reconstructions 19 charts Book introductions and outlines Concordance Center-column cross-references Smyth-sewn binding Presentation section 2-column text Topical subheadings The CSB Study Bible, Large Print Edition features the highly readable, highly reliable text of the Christian Standard Bible (CSB). The CSB stays as literal as possible to the Bible’s original meaning without sacrificing clarity, making it easier to engage with Scripture’s life-transforming message and to share it with others.

Presents every genealogy in the Bible in a simple, visual format. The Bible contains hundreds of genealogies that fulfill many different purposes, but the significance of these genealogies can be difficult to grasp. In All the Genealogies of the Bible, Nancy Dawson visual presents every genealogy in the Bible, providing an essential guide to biblical understanding of chronology, lineage, history, and culture. Esteemed biblical scholars Eugene Merrill and Andreas Kostenberger supplement Dawson's work with brief commentary on each genealogy. Dawson works with both complete genealogies and partial lists, piecing together names in different passages to illustrate the interrelationships of various biblical characters for deeper study. Including more than 340 genealogies, All the Genealogies of the Bible is organized in biblical order and is equipped with tools you'll need to navigate the book easily: A detailed table of contents A Complete Index of Names Comprehensive cross-referencing A one-of-a-kind reference work, All the Genealogies of the Bible will be useful for pastors, Bible teachers, students, and anyone wanting to study the Bible more deeply from the unique vantage point of its many genealogies.

This book explores both the Old and New Testaments in depth. It retells the stories from the bible and includes biblical quotations, references, portraits, artwork, maps and more to help bring the bible story to life. Follow the story that has been consumed by readers for centuries and understand the true meaning behind the well-known stories: track events and key figures such as Adam and Eve, Moses and John the Baptist. In this edition, you will discover: -Explanations of the most important bible stories from Genesis to Revelation - setting each one in their historical, cultural, and religious context -Lavish illustrations with over 2,000 paintings, maps, and artefacts -Timelines detailing key events combined with biblical quotations and references Packed with maps, archaeological sites, historical artefacts, and fact-filled panels that explore and explain stories from the best-selling book of all time, The Illustrated Bible covers every major covenant, prophecy, miracle, and parable in the Old and New Testaments. Authenticated by a team of expert biblical scholars and historians, this guide enables you to enjoy and understand the Bible.