Ezekiel is a prophetic book with much difficulty. To be understood, it requires some apppreciation of the history of Israel as it intersects with the history of the ancient Near East, some appreciation of the prose and poetic speech forms employed routinely by the prophets, and some knowledge of the Mosaic covenant on which the blessings and curses of the prophets are based. Dr. Doug Stuart's academic expertise guides you through the book of Ezekiel, allowing it to be understood and utilized in your preaching and teaching.
The Preacher's Commentary series combines historical setting and textual interpretation with spiritual insights and contemporary illustrations that are specifically designed for those endowed with the privilege of communicating God's Word. The end result is a commentary by preachers/teachers for other preachers/teachers that is the ultimate resource for sermon and lesson preparation.
General editor Lloyd J. Ogilvie brings together a team of skilled and exceptional communicators to blend sound scholarship with life-related illustrations.
The design for the Preacher’s Commentary gives the reader an overall outline of each book of the Bible. Following the introduction, which reveals the author’s approach and salient background on the book, each chapter of the commentary provides the Scripture to be exposited. The New King James Bible has been chosen for the Preacher’s Commentary because it combines with integrity the beauty of language, underlying Hebrew and Greek textual basis, and thought-flow of the 1611 King James Version, while replacing obsolete verb forms and other archaisms with their everyday contemporary counterparts for greater readability. Reverence for God is preserved in the capitalization of all pronouns referring to the Father, Son, or Holy Spirit. Readers who are more comfortable with another translation can readily find the parallel passage by means of the chapter and verse reference at the end of each passage being exposited. The paragraphs of exposition combine fresh insights to the Scripture, application, rich illustrative material, and innovative ways of utilizing the vibrant truth for his or her own life and for the challenge of communicating it with vigor and vitality.
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Reviewed by Ray Beck (Godley, TX), July 21, 2008
The Preacher's Commentary on Ezekiel is an excellent resource for both teacher, pastors, and anyone who desires a deeper knowledge of this wonderful and often neglected book. The historical background, expositional format, and how the teachings of Ezekiel relate to present Christianity are invaluable in applying God's Word to our lives. Most importantly, Ezekiel waste no time in taking the reader into the very throne room of God. I have been teaching O.T. Book surveys during Sunday School (a single book being surveyed each class session) and the Preacher's Commentary is one of the most valuable resources in regard to these sessions. I highly recommended Ezekiel and the entire Preacher's Commentary Series.
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