Jonah, ESV Expository Commentary

Summary

In Jonah, ESV Expository Commentary, Jay Sklar helps us read Jonah as more than a children’s story. He keeps the narrative pace, draws out the prophet’s spiritual contradictions, and shows how the book confronts our narrowness with the Lord’s mercy. Volume 7.

We are shown how scenes fit together, how the repeated words work, and how the closing question is meant to linger in the conscience of the church.

Why Should I Own This Commentary?

We should own this volume when we want help preaching narrative with care. It presses us to observe, to follow the story’s turning points, and to avoid moralising that misses the book’s sharp edge.

The commentary is helpful in application. We are guided to speak honestly about resentment, self righteousness, and the hard lesson of sharing God’s compassion.

It also serves mission shaped preaching, because it keeps the Lord’s freedom and kindness at the centre, rather than treating Jonah as the hero.

Closing Recommendation

We recommend Jonah, ESV Expository Commentary for pastors and teachers who want a mid level companion that is clear, faithful, and geared for proclamation. It is a strong aid when we want sermons that humble us, and that lift our eyes to the Lord who delights to save.

As pastoral next steps, we can visit the Bible Book Overview, browse Top Recommendations, and use the Reformed Commentary Index to build a wiser working library.