A new commentary for today's world, The Story of God Bible
Commentary explains and illuminates each passage of Scripture in light
of the Bible's grand story.
The first commentary series to do so, SGBC offers a clear and compelling
exposition of biblical texts, guiding everyday readers in how to
creatively and faithfully live out the Bible in their own contexts. Its
story-centric approach is ideal for pastors, students, Sunday school
teachers, and laypeople alike.
Each volume employs three main, easy-to-use sections designed to help
readers live out God's story:
- LISTEN to the Story: Includes complete NIV text with references to
other texts at work in each passage, encouraging the reader to hear it
within the Bible's grand story.
- EXPLAIN the Story: Explores and illuminates each text as embedded
in its canonical and historical setting.
- LIVE the Story: Reflects on how each text can be lived today and
includes contemporary stories and illustrations to aid preachers,
teachers, and students.
--1 & 2 Kings--
While the book of Kings is interested in history, it is more concerned
with theology. It narrates the story of God's relationship with his
people over the course of the monarchy--how he judges his own people,
even sending them into exile. Lessons from these narratives continue to
challenge today's readers to obedience and exclusive worship of God.
Edited by Scot McKnight and Tremper Longman III, and written by a number
of top-notch theologians, The Story of God Bible Commentary series
will bring relevant, balanced, and clear-minded theological insight to
any biblical education or ministry.
