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Crossway, founded in 1938, is an evangelical publisher known for theological clarity, biblical fidelity, and a strong commitment to serving the church through trustworthy resources. Its editorial ethos is shaped by a high view of Scripture, a desire to support gospel-centred ministry, and a long history of producing books marked by both doctrinal steadiness and pastoral usefulness. The publisher is widely regarded as reliable within conservative evangelical circles.

Crossway’s strengths include careful theological curation, high production standards, and an emphasis on works that unite scholarship with devotional depth. Many of their theological and pastoral titles, including contributions from leading Reformed thinkers, reflect a commitment to accessible yet substantial biblical engagement. Their list often rewards the reader with material that is both thoughtful and spiritually fruitful.

Volumes from this publisher are consistently dependable for serious students of Scripture.

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Joel, ESV Expository Commentary

Mid-levelBusy pastors, Pastors-in-trainingStrong recommendation
8.2
Author: Thomas R. Schreiner
Bible Book: Joel
Series: ESV Expository Commentary
Type: Expository (Mid-Level)
Publisher: Crossway
Theological Perspective: Broadly Evangelical
Resource Type: Commentary

Summary

In Joel, ESV Expository Commentary, Thomas R. Schreiner helps us preach Joel with clarity, holding together the call to repentance and the promise of the Lord’s saving presence.

We are guided to read each section in its place, so our sermons remain both serious and hopeful.

Why Should I Own This Commentary?

We should own this volume when we want an expository guide that supports clear preaching in a shorter prophetic book. It helps us keep the argument moving and connect themes carefully.

It is also useful for teaching because it keeps application tethered to the passage, rather than broad generalities.

For training, it models a sound approach to prophecy that is text driven and pastorally direct.

Closing Recommendation

We recommend Joel, ESV Expository Commentary for pastors and teachers who want a steady, church facing companion for preaching Joel with urgency and hope.

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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Hosea, ESV Expository Commentary

Mid-levelBusy pastors, Pastors-in-trainingStrong recommendation
8.1
Author: Russell D. Moore
Bible Book: Hosea
Series: ESV Expository Commentary
Type: Expository (Mid-Level)
Publisher: Crossway
Theological Perspective: Broadly Evangelical
Resource Type: Commentary

Summary

In Hosea, ESV Expository Commentary, Russell D. Moore helps us preach Hosea as a summons to repentance and a portrait of the Lord’s faithful love.

We are guided through the book’s sharp warnings and tender promises so we can proclaim both with honesty and care.

Why Should I Own This Commentary?

We should own this volume when we want expository help that keeps us close to the text. It supports clear sermon outlines and keeps our applications anchored in the passage.

It also assists in handling sensitive themes, because it encourages us to speak plainly while guarding against unhelpful sensationalism.

For pastoral ministry, it helps us preach repentance, restoration, and steadfast love with warmth and seriousness.

Closing Recommendation

We recommend Hosea, ESV Expository Commentary for church facing preaching that aims for repentance and hope, and that keeps the message of Hosea clear.

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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Daniel, ESV Expository Commentary

Mid-levelBusy pastors, Pastors-in-trainingStrong recommendation
8.2
Author: Daniel L. Akin
Bible Book: Daniel
Series: ESV Expository Commentary
Type: Expository (Mid-Level)
Publisher: Crossway
Theological Perspective: Broadly Evangelical
Resource Type: Commentary

Summary

In Daniel, ESV Expository Commentary, Daniel L. Akin helps us teach Daniel with balance, holding together narrative faithfulness and apocalyptic hope, and keeping our preaching steady.

We are guided to read each unit in context, so we can proclaim the Lord’s sovereignty with confidence and clarity.

Why Should I Own This Commentary?

We should own this volume when we want an expository guide that resists speculation. It supports careful reading and helps us keep sermons anchored in what the text actually says.

It also aids sermon planning, because it keeps the flow of the book in view and helps us handle repeated themes without repetition fatigue.

For training, it models a clear approach to preaching both narrative and visions faithfully.

Closing Recommendation

We recommend Daniel, ESV Expository Commentary for pastors and teachers who want a steady, church facing companion for expository preaching in Daniel.

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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Ezekiel, ESV Expository Commentary

Mid-levelBusy pastors, Pastors-in-trainingStrong recommendation
8.2
Author: Daniel I. Block
Bible Book: Ezekiel
Series: ESV Expository Commentary
Type: Expository (Mid-Level)
Publisher: Crossway
Theological Perspective: Broadly Evangelical
Resource Type: Commentary

Summary

In Ezekiel, ESV Expository Commentary, Daniel I. Block helps us preach Ezekiel’s visions and oracles with clarity, keeping the Lord’s holiness and the hope of restoration in view.

We are guided through difficult imagery so we can teach it with confidence and without sensationalism.

Why Should I Own This Commentary?

We should own this volume when we need expository help with challenging sections. It supports responsible reading, and it helps us keep our sermons tethered to the text rather than speculation.

For preaching, it helps us maintain proportion, handle repetition, and show how judgment and hope are bound together in the book.

It also serves as a training tool for those learning to preach prophets carefully.

Closing Recommendation

We recommend Ezekiel, ESV Expository Commentary for church facing exposition that is serious, steady, and focused on faithful proclamation.

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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Lamentations, ESV Expository Commentary

Mid-levelBusy pastors, Pastors-in-trainingStrong recommendation
8.2
Author: David W. Baker
Bible Book: Lamentations
Series: ESV Expository Commentary
Type: Expository (Mid-Level)
Publisher: Crossway
Theological Perspective: Broadly Evangelical
Resource Type: Commentary

Summary

In Lamentations, ESV Expository Commentary, David W. Baker helps us teach lament as faithful worship, giving the church words for grief that remain anchored in the Lord.

We are helped to see the structure and movement of the poems, so our teaching respects the form and serves real pastoral needs.

Why Should I Own This Commentary?

We should own this volume when we want to help the church learn to suffer biblically. It supports careful exposition, and it helps us apply the text without rushing past the pain.

It also assists sermon planning, because it shows how the poems progress and how key refrains shape the theology of the book.

For pastoral ministry, it offers a steady companion for preaching in seasons of loss and hardship.

Closing Recommendation

We recommend Lamentations, ESV Expository Commentary for pastors and teachers who want to handle grief with biblical realism and durable hope.

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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Jeremiah, ESV Expository Commentary

Mid-levelBusy pastors, Pastors-in-trainingStrong recommendation
8.1
Author: David W. Baker
Bible Book: Jeremiah
Series: ESV Expository Commentary
Type: Expository (Mid-Level)
Publisher: Crossway
Theological Perspective: Broadly Evangelical
Resource Type: Commentary

Summary

In Jeremiah, ESV Expository Commentary, David W. Baker helps us preach a long and weighty book with steadiness, holding together warnings, tears, and the hope of God’s covenant mercy.

We are helped to track movements across large sections, so our teaching does not become fragmented or merely topical.

Why Should I Own This Commentary?

We should own this volume when we need a clear expository companion for Jeremiah. It helps us keep the argument in view and apply the text without flattening its sharp edges.

It is also useful for planning sermon series, because it encourages proportion, repetition of key themes, and patience with difficult sections.

For those learning to preach prophets, it models a sensible path from text to sermon.

Closing Recommendation

We recommend Jeremiah, ESV Expository Commentary for pastors and teachers who want an expository, mid level guide that supports faithful proclamation through Jeremiah’s length and intensity.

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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Song Of Solomon, ESV Expository Commentary

Mid-levelBusy pastors, Pastors-in-trainingStrong recommendation
8.2
Author: Iain M. Duguid
Bible Book: Song Of Songs
Series: ESV Expository Commentary
Type: Expository (Mid-Level)
Publisher: Crossway
Theological Perspective: Broadly Evangelical
Resource Type: Commentary

Summary

In Song Of Solomon, ESV Expository Commentary, Iain M. Duguid helps us handle a sensitive book with reverence, moral clarity, and pastoral care.

We are guided through the flow of the poetry so we can teach it without embarrassment, and without forcing the text to say what it does not say.

Why Should I Own This Commentary?

We should own this volume when we want help reading the imagery with discipline and kindness. It supports careful exposition, and it helps us speak to real people with biblical wisdom.

We are also helped to keep the big themes in view, including covenant love, purity, and the goodness of God’s design, while guarding against crude or reductionist preaching.

For training and small group preparation, it models a steady way of opening poetry for the church.

Closing Recommendation

We recommend Song Of Solomon, ESV Expository Commentary for those who want a church facing, expository guide that keeps us faithful, clear, and appropriately tender.

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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Ecclesiastes, ESV Expository Commentary

Mid-levelBusy pastors, Pastors-in-trainingStrong recommendation
8.3
Author: Iain M. Duguid
Bible Book: Ecclesiastes
Series: ESV Expository Commentary
Type: Expository (Mid-Level)
Publisher: Crossway
Theological Perspective: Broadly Evangelical
Resource Type: Commentary

Summary

In Ecclesiastes, ESV Expository Commentary, Iain M. Duguid helps us read this book as honest wisdom for life under the sun, and then preach it with clarity and hope.

We are given steady guidance on structure and flow, so we can keep the argument moving and keep our applications tethered to what the text is doing.

Why Should I Own This Commentary?

We should own this volume when we want a workable companion for weekly preparation. It helps us trace the preacher’s repeated themes, keeps us alert to context, and supports clear sermon shape.

It also helps us speak to tired saints. Ecclesiastes can be misread as despair, but we are guided to preach its realism as a summons to fear God and to receive his gifts with gratitude.

Used alongside our own careful study, it can strengthen both confidence and humility in the pulpit.

Closing Recommendation

We recommend Ecclesiastes, ESV Expository Commentary for pastors and teachers who want an expository, mid level guide that serves proclamation and clear 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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Proverbs, ESV Expository Commentary

Mid-levelBusy pastors, Pastors-in-trainingTop choice
8.5
Author: Ryan Patrick O’Dowd
Bible Book: Proverbs
Series: ESV Expository Commentary
Type: Expository (Mid-Level)
Publisher: Crossway
Theological Perspective: Broadly Evangelical
Resource Type: Commentary

Summary

We find Ryan Patrick O’Dowd a steady guide for reading Proverbs in the life of the church. As part of ESV Expository Commentary, this volume aims to keep us close to the passage while still helping us preach with clarity. Volume 5.

We are helped by the way the commentary keeps the passage in front of us. It does not try to impress, it tries to serve, and that makes it easier to use with confidence.

Why Should I Own This Commentary?

We should own this commentary when we want a reliable mid level companion that follows the text, respects context, and still speaks to ordinary believers. It gives us help with structure and emphasis, then nudges us toward faithful application.

It is especially useful when we are planning a series. The outlines and section summaries help us decide where to linger, where to move more quickly, and what the congregation most needs to hear.

When we need deeper detail, we can add a more technical work alongside it. Even then, this volume often gives the clearest path from study to sermon shape.

Closing Recommendation

We recommend this volume for pastors and teachers who want an accessible guide to Proverbs that keeps theology and application tied to the passage.

Used alongside prayerful study, it helps us speak with greater clarity and conviction, and it keeps our application tied to the text.

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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Psalms, ESV Expository Commentary

Mid-levelBusy pastors, Pastors-in-trainingTop choice
8.6
Author: C. John Collins
Bible Book: Psalms
Series: ESV Expository Commentary
Type: Expository (Mid-Level)
Publisher: Crossway
Theological Perspective: Broadly Evangelical
Resource Type: Commentary

Summary

Psalms, ESV Expository Commentary offers a clear, church facing exposition of Psalms. C. John Collins writes with a calm, Bible first instinct, and the format is geared toward weekly preparation. Volume 5.

We are helped by the way the commentary keeps the passage in front of us. It does not try to impress, it tries to serve, and that makes it easier to use with confidence.

Why Should I Own This Commentary?

We should own this volume for seasons when we need a trustworthy handrail. It helps us see how paragraphs hang together, it keeps key themes recurring, and it gives us language that can be carried into sermons and studies.

It serves well at the desk on a busy week. We can consult it quickly for the shape of a passage, then return to the text with better questions and sharper focus.

When we need deeper detail, we can add a more technical work alongside it. Even then, this volume often gives the clearest path from study to sermon shape.

Closing Recommendation

We recommend Psalms, ESV Expository Commentary as a strong mid level expositional resource for Psalms. It is clear, restrained, and consistently oriented toward the ministry of the Word.

Used alongside prayerful study, it helps us speak with greater clarity and conviction, and it keeps our application tied to the text.

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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