Evaluation

Overall Score: 8.2/10

A clear, sermon ready companion that helps us preach Matthew with structure and focus on Christ.

Publication Date(s): 2021

Pages: 1160

ISBN: 978-1433546563

Faithfulness to the Text: 8.1/10

We find Daniel Doriani attentive to Matthew’s flow and purpose, keeping exposition anchored in the text and its argument.

Christ Centredness: 8.4/10

We are helped to preach Christ clearly from Matthew, keeping the Gospel’s presentation of Jesus at the centre of proclamation.

Depth of Insight: 8/10

We gain solid help with structure and key themes, especially across longer sections and major discourses.

Clarity of Writing: 8.3/10

The writing is clear and well organised, which serves both quick consultation and sustained reading.

Pastoral Usefulness: 8.3/10

The commentary supports sermon building and application that fits the text, strengthening confidence in the pulpit.

Readability: 8.1/10

It is substantial, but it remains readable, with a tone suited to weekly ministry.

Summary

At a Glance

Length: 1160 pages
Type: Expository (Mid-Level)
Theo. Perspective: Broadly Evangelical
Overall score: 8.2 / 10
Strength: Strong big picture guidance and very usable for sermon series planning.
Limitation: Those needing detailed technical debates will want to pair it with a more specialised work.

In Matthew, ESV Expository Commentary, Daniel Doriani helps us preach the Gospel with a clear sense of structure and purpose. He keeps the spotlight on Jesus Christ, and he aims to serve proclamation that is text driven, Christ exalting, and pastorally wise. Volume 8.

We are helped to follow Matthew’s flow, to handle major discourses well, and to keep application tied to what the evangelist is doing.

Why Should I Own This Commentary?

We should own this volume when we want a mid level preaching companion that is readable and substantial. It offers clear explanation, steady guidance on emphasis, and help with the shape of units.

The commentary supports sermon series planning. We are given a sense of the book’s movement, repeated themes, and how Matthew presents the kingdom of heaven.

It is also useful in training settings, because it models how to read narrative and discourse carefully, then move toward faithful proclamation.

Closing Recommendation

We recommend Matthew, ESV Expository Commentary for pastors and teachers who want a clear, church facing guide that supports steady exposition. It is best used with the text open, so we can let Matthew set the agenda, then use the commentary to sharpen clarity and strengthen application.

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.

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