Resource Type: Commentary

A volume offering verse-by-verse or section-by-section exposition of a biblical book, written to help pastors, teachers, and serious students understand the meaning of Scripture in its context.

Joshua (8.5)

Mid-levelBusy pastors, General readers, Pastors-in-trainingTop choice
Author: Mary J. Evans
Bible Book: Joshua
Series: Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries
Type: Expository (Mid-Level)
Publisher: IVP
Theological Perspective: Broadly Evangelical
Resource Type: Commentary

Summary

We find Mary J. Evans’s Joshua in the Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries series a steady companion for reading the passage in front of us, then carrying it into preaching and teaching with care. It keeps us close to the text, and it helps us see the shape of the argument without drowning us in detail.

The tone is measured and pastor-friendly. We are guided through key turns in the book, with enough background to avoid missteps, and with a consistent concern for what the Lord is saying through His Word.

Why Should I Own This Commentary?

We should own this volume when we want a reliable guide that supports the move from exegesis to proclamation. It is not trying to do everything, but it repeatedly helps us put our finger on the main line and speak it clearly to the church.

We also benefit from the way it handles common difficulties. It tends to clarify what matters most, and it keeps application tethered to the passage rather than to our favourite themes.

For weekly preparation, it sits well alongside a more technical work. We can do specialist digging elsewhere, then return here for clarity, proportion, and a steady sense of what we should press home.

Closing Recommendation

We recommend this as a strong mid-level commentary for preaching and teaching Joshua. It will not answer every debated question, but it consistently helps us handle the text faithfully and speak with pastoral steadiness.

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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Deuteronomy (8.3)

Mid-levelBusy pastors, General readers, Pastors-in-trainingStrong recommendation
Author: Richard S. Hess
Bible Book: Deuteronomy
Series: Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries
Type: Expository (Mid-Level)
Publisher: IVP
Theological Perspective: Broadly Evangelical
Resource Type: Commentary

Summary

We find Hess’s work on Deuteronomy in the Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries series a steady guide for understanding what the text says and what it means. It keeps the main line of the book clear, while still slowing down over the points that often trip us up in preaching and teaching.

The best of this kind of commentary is its balance. We are given enough orientation to read Deuteronomy responsibly, then we are brought back to the passage itself, section by section, with an eye on the theological stakes and the shape of the argument.

Why Should I Own This Commentary?

We should own this volume when we need a clear mid level guide that is both teachable and usable. It supports our movement from careful exegesis toward proclamation, and it helps us avoid both thin readings and needless complexity.

We especially appreciate the way it highlights recurring themes and repeated words, helping us preach paragraphs rather than isolated phrases. It also tends to keep application tethered to the text, which is a gift when Deuteronomy is familiar and we are tempted toward shortcuts.

In practice, it sits well alongside a more technical commentary. We can do our heavier lifting elsewhere when needed, then return here for clarity, theological orientation, and a steady sense of what we should say to the church from Deuteronomy.

Closing Recommendation

We recommend this as a strong mid level commentary for preaching and teaching Deuteronomy. It will not answer every specialist question, but it consistently helps us handle the text with integrity and bring its truth to bear on the people entrusted to us.

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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Deuteronomy (8.3)

Mid-levelBusy pastors, General readers, Pastors-in-trainingStrong recommendation
Author: J. A. Thompson
Bible Book: Deuteronomy
Series: Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries
Type: Expository (Mid-Level)
Publisher: IVP
Theological Perspective: Broadly Evangelical
Resource Type: Commentary

Summary

We find Thompson’s work on Deuteronomy in the Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries series a steady guide for understanding what the text says and what it means. It keeps the main line of the book clear, while still slowing down over the points that often trip us up in preaching and teaching.

The best of this kind of commentary is its balance. We are given enough orientation to read Deuteronomy responsibly, then we are brought back to the passage itself, section by section, with an eye on the theological stakes and the shape of the argument.

Why Should I Own This Commentary?

We should own this volume when we need a clear mid level guide that is both teachable and usable. It supports our movement from careful exegesis toward proclamation, and it helps us avoid both thin readings and needless complexity.

We especially appreciate the way it highlights recurring themes and repeated words, helping us preach paragraphs rather than isolated phrases. It also tends to keep application tethered to the text, which is a gift when Deuteronomy is familiar and we are tempted toward shortcuts.

In practice, it sits well alongside a more technical commentary. We can do our heavier lifting elsewhere when needed, then return here for clarity, theological orientation, and a steady sense of what we should say to the church from Deuteronomy.

Closing Recommendation

We recommend this as a strong mid level commentary for preaching and teaching Deuteronomy. It will not answer every specialist question, but it consistently helps us handle the text with integrity and bring its truth to bear on the people entrusted to us.

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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Numbers (8.3)

Mid-levelBusy pastors, General readers, Pastors-in-trainingStrong recommendation
Author: Edward J. Woods
Bible Book: Numbers
Series: Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries
Type: Expository (Mid-Level)
Publisher: IVP
Theological Perspective: Broadly Evangelical
Resource Type: Commentary

Summary

We find Woods’s work on Numbers in the Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries series a steady guide for understanding what the text says and what it means. It keeps the main line of the book clear, while still slowing down over the points that often trip us up in preaching and teaching.

The best of this kind of commentary is its balance. We are given enough orientation to read Numbers responsibly, then we are brought back to the passage itself, section by section, with an eye on the theological stakes and the shape of the argument.

Why Should I Own This Commentary?

We should own this volume when we need a clear mid level guide that is both teachable and usable. It supports our movement from careful exegesis toward proclamation, and it helps us avoid both thin readings and needless complexity.

We especially appreciate the way it highlights recurring themes and repeated words, helping us preach paragraphs rather than isolated phrases. It also tends to keep application tethered to the text, which is a gift when Numbers is familiar and we are tempted toward shortcuts.

In practice, it sits well alongside a more technical commentary. We can do our heavier lifting elsewhere when needed, then return here for clarity, theological orientation, and a steady sense of what we should say to the church from Numbers.

Closing Recommendation

We recommend this as a strong mid level commentary for preaching and teaching Numbers. It will not answer every specialist question, but it consistently helps us handle the text with integrity and bring its truth to bear on the people entrusted to us.

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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Numbers (8.2)

Mid-levelBusy pastors, General readers, Pastors-in-trainingStrong recommendation
Author: Gordon J. Wenham
Bible Book: Numbers
Series: Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries
Type: Expository (Mid-Level)
Publisher: IVP
Theological Perspective: Broadly Evangelical
Resource Type: Commentary

Summary

We find Wenham’s work on Numbers in the Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries series a steady guide for understanding what the text says and what it means. It keeps the main line of the book clear, while still slowing down over the points that often trip us up in preaching and teaching.

The best of this kind of commentary is its balance. We are given enough orientation to read Numbers responsibly, then we are brought back to the passage itself, section by section, with an eye on the theological stakes and the shape of the argument.

Why Should I Own This Commentary?

We should own this volume when we need a clear mid level guide that is both teachable and usable. It supports our movement from careful exegesis toward proclamation, and it helps us avoid both thin readings and needless complexity.

We especially appreciate the way it highlights recurring themes and repeated words, helping us preach paragraphs rather than isolated phrases. It also tends to keep application tethered to the text, which is a gift when Numbers is familiar and we are tempted toward shortcuts.

In practice, it sits well alongside a more technical commentary. We can do our heavier lifting elsewhere when needed, then return here for clarity, theological orientation, and a steady sense of what we should say to the church from Numbers.

Closing Recommendation

We recommend this as a strong mid level commentary for preaching and teaching Numbers. It will not answer every specialist question, but it consistently helps us handle the text with integrity and bring its truth to bear on the people entrusted to us.

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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Leviticus (8.5)

Mid-levelBusy pastors, General readers, Pastors-in-trainingTop choice
Author: Peter Altmann
Bible Book: Leviticus
Series: Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries
Type: Expository (Mid-Level)
Publisher: IVP
Theological Perspective: Broadly Evangelical
Resource Type: Commentary

Summary

We find Altmann’s work on Leviticus in the Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries series a steady guide for understanding what the text says and what it means. It keeps the main line of the book clear, while still slowing down over the points that often trip us up in preaching and teaching.

The best of this kind of commentary is its balance. We are given enough orientation to read Leviticus responsibly, then we are brought back to the passage itself, section by section, with an eye on the theological stakes and the shape of the argument.

Why Should I Own This Commentary?

We should own this volume when we need a clear mid level guide that is both teachable and usable. It supports our movement from careful exegesis toward proclamation, and it helps us avoid both thin readings and needless complexity.

We especially appreciate the way it highlights recurring themes and repeated words, helping us preach paragraphs rather than isolated phrases. It also tends to keep application tethered to the text, which is a gift when Leviticus is familiar and we are tempted toward shortcuts.

In practice, it sits well alongside a more technical commentary. We can do our heavier lifting elsewhere when needed, then return here for clarity, theological orientation, and a steady sense of what we should say to the church from Leviticus.

Closing Recommendation

We recommend this as a strong mid level commentary for preaching and teaching Leviticus. It will not answer every specialist question, but it consistently helps us handle the text with integrity and bring its truth to bear on the people entrusted to us.

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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Leviticus (8.4)

Mid-levelBusy pastors, General readers, Pastors-in-trainingStrong recommendation
Author: R.K. Harrison
Bible Book: Leviticus
Series: Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries
Type: Expository (Mid-Level)
Publisher: IVP
Theological Perspective: Broadly Evangelical
Resource Type: Commentary

Summary

We find Harrison’s work on Leviticus in the Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries series a steady guide for understanding what the text says and what it means. It keeps the main line of the book clear, while still slowing down over the points that often trip us up in preaching and teaching.

The best of this kind of commentary is its balance. We are given enough orientation to read Leviticus responsibly, then we are brought back to the passage itself, section by section, with an eye on the theological stakes and the shape of the argument.

Why Should I Own This Commentary?

We should own this volume when we need a clear mid level guide that is both teachable and usable. It supports our movement from careful exegesis toward proclamation, and it helps us avoid both thin readings and needless complexity.

We especially appreciate the way it highlights recurring themes and repeated words, helping us preach paragraphs rather than isolated phrases. It also tends to keep application tethered to the text, which is a gift when Leviticus is familiar and we are tempted toward shortcuts.

In practice, it sits well alongside a more technical commentary. We can do our heavier lifting elsewhere when needed, then return here for clarity, theological orientation, and a steady sense of what we should say to the church from Leviticus.

Closing Recommendation

We recommend this as a strong mid level commentary for preaching and teaching Leviticus. It will not answer every specialist question, but it consistently helps us handle the text with integrity and bring its truth to bear on the people entrusted to us.

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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Exodus (8.5)

Mid-levelBusy pastors, General readers, Pastors-in-trainingTop choice
Author: Jay Sklar
Bible Book: Exodus
Series: Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries
Type: Expository (Mid-Level)
Publisher: IVP
Theological Perspective: Broadly Evangelical
Resource Type: Commentary

Summary

We find Sklar’s work on Exodus in the Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries series a steady guide for understanding what the text says and what it means. It keeps the main line of the book clear, while still slowing down over the points that often trip us up in preaching and teaching.

The best of this kind of commentary is its balance. We are given enough orientation to read Exodus responsibly, then we are brought back to the passage itself, section by section, with an eye on the theological stakes and the shape of the argument.

Why Should I Own This Commentary?

We should own this volume when we need a clear mid level guide that is both teachable and usable. It supports our movement from careful exegesis toward proclamation, and it helps us avoid both thin readings and needless complexity.

We especially appreciate the way it highlights recurring themes and repeated words, helping us preach paragraphs rather than isolated phrases. It also tends to keep application tethered to the text, which is a gift when Exodus is familiar and we are tempted toward shortcuts.

In practice, it sits well alongside a more technical commentary. We can do our heavier lifting elsewhere when needed, then return here for clarity, theological orientation, and a steady sense of what we should say to the church from Exodus.

Closing Recommendation

We recommend this as a strong mid level commentary for preaching and teaching Exodus. It will not answer every specialist question, but it consistently helps us handle the text with integrity and bring its truth to bear on the people entrusted to us.

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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Exodus (8.2)

Mid-levelBusy pastors, General readers, Pastors-in-trainingStrong recommendation
Author: R. Alan Cole
Bible Book: Exodus
Series: Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries
Type: Expository (Mid-Level)
Publisher: IVP
Theological Perspective: Broadly Evangelical
Resource Type: Commentary

Summary

We find Cole’s work on Exodus in the Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries series a steady guide for understanding what the text says and what it means. It keeps the main line of the book clear, while still slowing down over the points that often trip us up in preaching and teaching.

The best of this kind of commentary is its balance. We are given enough orientation to read Exodus responsibly, then we are brought back to the passage itself, section by section, with an eye on the theological stakes and the shape of the argument.

Why Should I Own This Commentary?

We should own this volume when we need a clear mid level guide that is both teachable and usable. It supports our movement from careful exegesis toward proclamation, and it helps us avoid both thin readings and needless complexity.

We especially appreciate the way it highlights recurring themes and repeated words, helping us preach paragraphs rather than isolated phrases. It also tends to keep application tethered to the text, which is a gift when Exodus is familiar and we are tempted toward shortcuts.

In practice, it sits well alongside a more technical commentary. We can do our heavier lifting elsewhere when needed, then return here for clarity, theological orientation, and a steady sense of what we should say to the church from Exodus.

Closing Recommendation

We recommend this as a strong mid level commentary for preaching and teaching Exodus. It will not answer every specialist question, but it consistently helps us handle the text with integrity and bring its truth to bear on the people entrusted to us.

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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Genesis (8.3)

Mid-levelBusy pastors, General readers, Pastors-in-trainingStrong recommendation
Author: Paul R. Williamson
Bible Book: Genesis
Series: Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries
Type: Expository (Mid-Level)
Publisher: IVP
Theological Perspective: Broadly Evangelical
Resource Type: Commentary

Summary

We find Williamson’s work on Genesis in the Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries series a steady guide for understanding what the text says and what it means. It keeps the main line of the book clear, while still slowing down over the points that often trip us up in preaching and teaching.

The best of this kind of commentary is its balance. We are given enough orientation to read Genesis responsibly, then we are brought back to the passage itself, section by section, with an eye on the theological stakes and the shape of the argument.

Why Should I Own This Commentary?

We should own this volume when we need a clear mid level guide that is both teachable and usable. It supports our movement from careful exegesis toward proclamation, and it helps us avoid both thin readings and needless complexity.

We especially appreciate the way it highlights recurring themes and repeated words, helping us preach paragraphs rather than isolated phrases. It also tends to keep application tethered to the text, which is a gift when Genesis is familiar and we are tempted toward shortcuts.

In practice, it sits well alongside a more technical commentary. We can do our heavier lifting elsewhere when needed, then return here for clarity, theological orientation, and a steady sense of what we should say to the church from Genesis.

Closing Recommendation

We recommend this as a strong mid level commentary for preaching and teaching Genesis. It will not answer every specialist question, but it consistently helps us handle the text with integrity and bring its truth to bear on the people entrusted to us.

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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