The books of Haggai and Zechariah are rarely recognized for the formative role they play in Israel’s history and the New Testament understanding of Christ. In Haggai, Zechariah [NIVAC] Mark Boda shows us that the books tell of a golden period in Old Testament history, but that these prophets also speak powerfully to the church […]

Most Bible commentaries take us on a one-way trip from our world to the world of the Bible. But they leave us there, assuming that we can somehow make the return journey on our own. They focus on the original meaning of the passage but don’t discuss its contemporary application. The information they offer is […]

The Chronicles are more than a history of ancient Israel under the ascent and rule of the Davidic dynasty. They are a story whose grand theme is hope. Great battles are fought, heroes and tyrants vie for power, Israel splits into rival kingdoms, and the soul of God’s holy nation oscillates between faithlessness and revival. […]

These three short prophetic books of the Old Testament each contain a dual message. On one hand are messages of impending judgment—for all peoples on the Day of the Lord, for an enemy of Israel, and for Israel herself. On the other hand are messages of great hope—of the pouring out of God’s Spirit, of […]

What would Hosea, Amos, and Micah say if they came to today’s church or saw what was happening in modern culture? Hosea would find prostitution, Amos would find the poor being oppressed, and Micah would still find corruption in high places. In Hosea/Amos/Micah [NIVAC], Gary Smith examines original meanings and historical contexts to reveal the […]

1&2 Timothy and Titus [NIVAC] shows us that Paul dealt with as many challenges complications, and doctrinal issues as those faced by modern pastors, mentors, and other church leaders. This commentaries instructs us, through studying Paul’s own words (i.e. Liefield accepts Pauline authorship), on how the great apostle handled such issues as false teachers, the […]

The prophets Jonah, Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah all spoke to a nation that had to deal with violent enemies. While Jonah took his message to the city of Nineveh, the others faced the crisis of a new power: Babylon. Eventually, the Babylonian Empire destroyed Nineveh as prophesied by Nahum, and later destroyed Jerusalem as prophesied […]

This upgrade to NIV Application Commentary – OT (23 Volumes) will give you: Psalms Volume 2—W. Dennis Tucker Jr. & Jamie A. Grant (2018) Most Bible commentaries take us on a one-way trip from our world to the world of the Bible. But they leave us there, assuming that we can somehow make the return journey […]