John Olley shows how the books of Kings addressed the exilic situation of the original readers, retelling the past as 'preached history'; and how God's dealings with his people then are relevant to the faith and life of Christian believers today.
These three Old Testament prophets are probably among the least-read books of the Bible, and rarely preached. However, they tackle major themes, expounded here by Gordon Bridger with clarity and conviction, which are especially relevant to today's church and world.
Robert Fyall's exposition of Ezra's historical narrative of the return to Judah from exile and Haggai's prophecy brings out their emphasis on building for God and the need for obedience to his Word and openness to his Spirit.
In Persia in the fifth century BC, the Jews were threatened with genocide, and the book of Esther describes how this crisis was averted. David Firth's exposition brings out the book's theology and relevance for Christian living by faith today.
Stimulating and careful engagement with well-known biblical stories, bringing out their application for today.
A masterful and lucid exposition of the prophet Zechariah's visions and oracles.
Rosemary Nixon shows how this well-known Old Testament story continues to challenge God's people afresh today
Raymond Brown shows how this ancient journey to the promised land has dramatic application for the 21st century Christian pilgrim.
The land was awash with false gods and groaning under all kinds of social evil. The inevitable happened; God's horrific judgment on his people started to unfold. A young Ezekiel, carried off to exile in Babylon, was commissioned by the Lord to warn of a more devastating and unthinkable judgment.
This is the first volume of a practical and readable introduction to the Psalms which effectively unfolds the text and meaning as songs for the people of God.
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