Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Samuel (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary | CCE)
Digital Verbum Edition
Overview
Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Samuel is part of the Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary series. This series affirms that the Bible is a Christ-centered book, containing a unified story of redemptive history of which Jesus is the hero. It’s presented as sermons, divided into chapters that conclude with a “Reflect & Discuss” section, making this series ideal for small group study, personal devotion, and even sermon preparation. It’s not academic but rather presents an easy-reading, practical and friendly commentary. The series is projected to be 48 volumes.
- Seeks to display exegetical accuracy
- Offers helpful illustrations and theologically-driven applications
- Provides a commentary that busy pastors can use for weekly preparation of biblically faithful and gospel-saturated sermons
Top Highlights
“When the path we follow takes a direction we do not expect, will we take matters into our own hands, or will we trust God enough to wait?” (1 Samuel 24)
“These words should be remembered for all believers because they remind us of the story of God—a God who loves and delivers, who is holy and pure, but a God who works miraculous redemption for an undeserving people.” (1 Samuel 9–14)
“Several factors here imply that David is not the sort of man who seems fit to be a king. The first is his position as a shepherd. Keeping the sheep was not a coveted position in Israel. Slaves and social rejects were shepherds.” (1 Samuel 16:1–13)
“The second aspect working against David is the way his father describes him. He is the youngest son, an English translation of the Hebrew word haqqaton. Haqqaton can mean, literally, ‘the youngest,’ but it also carries the connotation of ‘the tiniest’ or ‘the smallest.’ Essentially David is the runt. His own father fails to invite him to the event because the prospect of David’s being a king is laughable.” (1 Samuel 16:1–13)
“Saul was not that king. He was faithful only to himself, which has gotten Samuel rather depressed” (1 Samuel 16:1–13)