Phillip D. Jensen

2 Kings

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“In your hands is a most valuable and unusual book. A good commentary on 2 Kings is rare. It’s a part of the Bible usually skipped over by commentators. Yet as the book of Acts gives the narrative that is necessary to understand the epistles, so the books of Samuel and Kings give the narrative necessary to understand the later prophets. But this is more than a commentary on 2 Kings. Following John Woodhouse’s excellent writings on 1 and 2 Samuel and 1 Kings, this brings to completion a wonderful exposition of the rise and fall of the kings of Israel and Judah. Exposition is the right word for this commentary, for it is based in, and will be most useful for, preaching this part of the Scriptures. It brings us the understanding of God and his great purposes in the world. Furthermore, unlike most expository commentaries, this volume is also a reference book for the pastor to have on his shelf awaiting consultation on the many varied questions raised about 2 Kings or this period of Israel’s history. Now that you have picked it up, I hope for your sake that you do not put it down but buy it and use it.”

2 Samuel

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“John Woodhouse’s commentaries on 1 and 2 Samuel set a new benchmark for faithful, detailed engagement with the text of Scripture that warms the heart as it informs the mind. John explains each passage, not only in the context of the book but also in the grand sweep of Biblical theology, culminating in the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

The Beginning and End of Wisdom

Christian Living

“In an age of endless self-help courses, books, and psychobabble there are few parts of the Bible more needed than the Wisdom Literature. Christians need to learn from our creator how to live wisely in his world and, in learning this, discover how this literature leads to the gospel and points to Christ. Doug O'Donnell's book seeks to show how we may know and enjoy the Wisdom Literature and preach Christ from it. Such an enterprise is timely and helpful for those who wish to live God's way in his world.”