Provan treats 1 and 2 Kings as a unified whole nestled within its canonical context. Kings constantly presupposes knowledge of the remainder of the story of Israel and invites reflection upon itself in the light of the prophetic writings and of the New Testament. It is examined here as narrative literature with historiographical intent, designed to teach its readers about God and the Ways of God. Provan does a masterful job of drawing the reader's...

The books of Leviticus and Numbers are not easy to study. For one thing, no book of the Old Testament presents a greater challenge to the modern reader than Leviticus, which requires imagination to picture the ceremonies that form the bulk of the book. But, it is important to understand the rituals in Leviticus because, first, they enshrine and teach values and ideas that a society holds most dear. Second, these values are foundational for understanding...

For Christians facing ridicule in a pagan world, it was difficult to focus on their "living hope." Peter wrote to remind these hard-pressed Christians of their rich identities in Christ and to encourage them to face their sufferings with Christlike character. The 13 lessons of this Bible study on 1 Peter examine Peter's heartfelt challenge to practical Christianity. If using in a group, personal study is needed between meetings. Study aids and discussion...

Designed for the pastor and Bible teacher, the Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament brings together commentary features rarely gathered in one volume. Written by notable evangelical scholars, each volume treats the literary context and structure of the passage in the original Greek, and each author provides an original translation based on the literary structure. The series consistently provides the main point, an exegetical outline,...

The Old Testament books of Ezra and Nehemiah provide a testimony to God's sovereignly working through people to accomplish His redemptive purposes. This Navigator Bible study covers both books in 8 lessons. Learn about faithfulness, right worship, and the need to patiently endure in the face of difficulty in Ezra. Nehemiah continues the story with an inspiring account of returning to faithfulness and doing God's work no matter what. If using in a...

Second Timothy 3:16-17 tells us that all Scripture "is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." Deuteronomy is one of the four Old Testament books most quoted in the New Testament. It is essentially a series of sermons Moses gave to the people of Israel before he died. The 13 lessons of this Navigator study explore Moses' teachings and how they...

The book of Genesis is all about beginnings. The heavens and the earth, the animals and the oceans, man and woman-the Creator's plan from the start. Not only does this book reveal God's love and purpose for humanity, it also provides an extraordinary context for all of Scripture. In this book's 19 lessons, you'll learn about the giants of the faith-Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph-and their epic stories, and you'll see how God begins His redemptive work...

With frank honesty, False Intimacy offers realistic direction to those whose lives or ministries have been impacted by sexual addiction while examining the roots behind these behaviors. This compelling book examines different aspects of sexual addiction, including shame, purity, and forgiveness, while exploring one's true identity and God-given sexuality.

Discover what the Bible says-not what someone else thinks it says-and develop the skills and desire to dig even deeper into God's Word.With this book, readers will gain an in-depth understanding of the books of Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi. The book also contains study notes and questions for insight and reflection.

See What God Will Do When You Trust Him. Can trusting God change the world? Ruth and Esther, two young women who lived 600 years apart, would both say Yes. Living in dark days, ruled by oppressive regimes, their small but significant faithfulness would play a decisive role in God's bigger plan. Ruth chose to leave her family, face hardship, and trust God, without knowing what would happen to her. Esther chose to risk her life, confront the king, and...