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        By: Lawrence Richards
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Bible Teacher's Commentary

David C. Cook / 2004 / Hardcover
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Designed for teachers, both for adults and children, this commentary is broken up into teachable sections, and includes helpful ideas on how to teach any passage of the Bible. It asks and answers questions like:
  • What does this passage teach?
  • How can I make this truth plain?
  • What is the best way to help students apply this teaching?
  • What is God saying to me in this passage?
  • What is the context of the passage? (how the passage fits with what is before and after it)
  • Where can I find other passages which develop this theme?
  • How can I make the teaching interesting and interactive for students?
  • How can I help students really understand?
W.A. Criswell calls this commentary a "succinct insight into the Scriptures" and urges churches to "get one for every teacher in your Sunday school."

Overview of The Bible Teacher's Commentary by Lawrence Richards:
  • A one-volume look at the entire Bible from a teaching perspective
  • Theologically conservative
  • Uses the New International Version (NIV) predominantly, but also quotes extensively from the New American Standard (NASB), the King James Version (KVJ), the Living Bible (TLB), and The New Testament in Modern English, by J.B. Phillips
  • A section-by-section exposition of themes and background, with an emphasis on teaching
  • Non-technical (no knowledge of Hebrew, Greek or Aramaic necessary)
  • Defines key biblical and theological terms and references the Victor Bible Knowledge Commentary for more in-depth study
  • Geared for Bible teachers at all levels

Product Information

Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 1120
Vendor: David C. Cook
Publication Date: 2004
Dimensions: 9.5 X 6.25 X 2.0 (inches)
ISBN: 0781438780
ISBN-13: 9780781438780
Availability: In Stock

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Publisher's Description

The Teacher's Commentary answers most questions a teacher might ask:

• What does this passage teach?
• How can I make this truth plain?
• What is the best way to help my students apply this teaching?
• What is God saying to me?
• How does the passage or story I'm about to teach fit with what comes before and after it?
• Where can I find other passages that develop this theme?
• What can I do to get my class interested and involved?
• How can I help my students really understand?

The Teacher's Commentary is specifically designed for teachers of children as well as teachers of youth and adults, packed with "how to teach it" ideas, and with insights into how the Scriptures touch the lives of people today. This is a commentary on the whole Bible that you will want to read for your personal enrichment and use every time you prepare to teach God's Word.

"No greater need is imaginable than that of a commentary for teachers of the Bible in our Sunday schools. Dr. Larry Richards has prepared The Teacher's Commentary as a magnificent and succinct insight into the Scriptures. Get one for every teacher in your Sunday school."
- W.A. Criswell, Pastor,
First Baptist Church,
Dallas, Texas

Author Bio

Lawrence O. Richards hold a B.A. in philosophy from the University of Michigan, a Th.M. in Christian education from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. in religious education and social psychology from Garrett Biblical Seminary and Northwestern University jointly.

Dr. Larry Richards has taught in the Wheaton College Graduate School, served as a church minister of Christian education, and taught courses at carious schools in the United States and overseas. He has developed Sunday school programs, conducted seminars and workshops, and Internet curriculums for Sunday school and home school.

He has written over 200 books, including Christian education texts, theological works, Bible dictionaries, handbooks, encyclopedias, and commentaries; he has also written a number of devotional and enrichments books, as well as several specialty and study bibles.

He and his wife, Sue, life in Hudson, Florida.


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Brand: Honor Victor

Customer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Kathy Jarrett (Burton, MI), January 04, 2009

Outstanding teaching help for those of us who are working with Children and teaching adult class.

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by cjs (Rochester, MN), August 10, 2007

Outstanding teaching help for those of us who have not had the opportunity of prior education focused on the Bible.

3.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Eugene C. Smith (Fontana, California), March 10, 2005

Larry Richards works were mandatory reading in my college days, so when this volume was made available, I knew it would be good. Richards does what every Sunday School teacher needs: a comprehensive over view of the Bible in teachable lessons with some ideas for instructing kids. The volume is worth the money, but it will not do all of your work for you. I never understood why some publishers had to rewrite and reprint Sunday School lessons year after year, now with Richard's BIBLE TEACHERS' COMMENTARY, those costs need not be repeated.

4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Sam Law (Seattle, WA), October 28, 2004

If you're looking for a Bible commentary, other commentor is right. This isn't for you. But if you are looking for something that can help in lesson plans, this is an excellent resource. Richards, who develops curriculuum for Children's, Youth and Adult Sunday School, provides excellent resources for teachers. He's the editor for the NIV Kid's Discovery Bible BTW. The commentary provides good basic info and I really like the lead-ins and activities for children, youth and adult classes. It's better than Bruce Wilkinson's (author of "Prayer of Jabez") "Talk Thru the Bible" which is another good resource but only provides an overview. This one actually goes one step further to provide a lesson plan with applications.

1 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by nelson (perth amboy nj), March 05, 2002

VERY LIMITED. VERY DISAPPOINTING. NOT WORTH EVEN THE REDUCED PRICE.


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