I am privileged to participate in the production of a daily Bible reading program called Join the Journey. This year we have been journeying through the Old Testament historical books. It has been a great experience.
I encourage you to check out the webpage and perhaps sign up to receive the daily emails.
In the past I have posted a video from the project in which I introduced the book of Exodus. In the video below you will hear my friend JoAnn Hummel introduce the book of Joshua.
Let’s Study Philippians is a commentary written by Sinclair Ferguson, Professor of Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary. It is designed to be used by ordinary Christians in their individual study, family devotions and in small groups.
In the end matter he recommends the following commentaries For Further Reading;
William Hendriksen: A Commentary on the Epistle to the Philippians, Colossians and Philemon.
J.A. Motyer: The Message of Philippians: Jesus our Joy
Moises Silva: Philippians
For twelve years I was on the wagon. I stayed clean and sober for twelve long years. Yes, for twelve (count them) years I did not watch any televised sports.
What would cause a person to engage in such a hermit’s life, you ask? [Read more…]
Dan Phillips has published a very comprehensive review of this commentary. Click Here to check it out.
Danny Akin, President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, has recommended the following commentaries on Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachai.
Alden, Robert L. “Haggai, Malachi” in Expositor’s Bible Commentary. Vol. 7. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1985.
Baldwin, Joyce. Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi. TOTC. Downer Grove: IVP, 1972.
Baron, David. The Visions and Prophechies of Zechariah. Repr. Grand Rapids: Kregel, 1972.
Barker, Kenneth L. “Zechariah” in Expositor’s Bible Commentary. Vol. 7. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1985.
Feinberg, C.L. God Remembers. Portland: Multnomah, 1965.
Kaiser, Walter C., Jr. Malachi: God’s Unchanging Love. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 1985.
McComiskey, Thomas E. “Zechariah.” in The Minor Prophets, ed. T. McComiskey. Vol. 3. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1998.
Merrill, Eugene H. Haggai and Zechariah, Malachi. NAC 21. Nashville: Broadman & Holman, 1994.
Meyers, Carol L. and Eric M. Meyers. Haggai and Zechariah 1-8. AB 25B. Garden City: Doubleday, 1987.
________. Haggai and Zechariah 9-14. AB 25C. Garden City: Doubleday, 1993.
Motyer, J. Alec. “Haggai.” in The Minor Prophets, ed. T. McComiskey. Vol. 3. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1998. Pp 963-1002.
Stuart, Douglas. “Malachi.” in The Minor Prophets, ed. T. McComiskey. Vol. 3. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1998.
Unger, M.F. Zechariah: Prophet of Messiah’s Glory. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1963.
Verhoef, P.A. The Books of Haggai and Malachi. NICOT. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1987.
Wolf, H. Haggai and Malachi. Chicago: Moody, 1976.
Danny Akin, President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, has recommended the following commentaries on Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah.
Alexander, T.D., David W. Baker, and B.K. Waltke. Obadiah, Jonah, Micah. TOTC. Downers Grove: IVP, 1988.
Allen, Leslie C. The Books of Joel, Obadiah, Jonah and Micah. NICOT. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1976.
Baker, David W. Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah: An Introduction and Commentary. TOTC. Downers Grove: IVP, 1988.
Berlin, Adele. Zephaniah: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary. AB 25A. Garden City: Doubleday, 1994.
Bruce, F. F. “Habakkuk.” in The Minor Prophets, ed. T. McComiskey. Vol. 2. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1993.
Ellison, H.L. “Jonah” in Expositor’s Bible Commentary. Vol. 7. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1985.
Gowan, Donald E. The Triumph of Faith in Habakkuk. Atlanta: John Knox, 1976.
Longman, Tremper, III. “Nahum.” in The Minor Prophets, ed. T. McComiskey. Vol. 2. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1993.
Meier, Walter A. The Book of Nahum: A Commentary. Repr. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1980.
McComiskey, Thomas E. “Micah.” in Expositor’s Bible Commentary, vol. 6. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1985.
Motyer, J. Alec. “Zephaniah.” in The Minor Prophets, ed. T. McComiskey. Vol. 3. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1998.
Patterson, R. “Habbakuk.” In Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah. WEC. Chicago: Moody, 1991.
Robertson, O. P. The Books of Nahum, Habakkuk and Zephaniah. NICOT. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1990.
Sasson, Jack. Jonah: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary. AB 24B. Garden City: Doubleday, 1990.
Smith, Ralph L. Micah-Malachai. WBC 32. Dallas: Word, 1984.
Walker, Larry L. “Zephaniah” in Expositor’s Bible Commentary. Vol. 7. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1985.
Waltke, Bruce K. “Micah.” in The Minor Prophets, ed. T. McComiskey. Vol. 2. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1993.
Danny Akin, President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, has recommended the following commentaries for the study of Hosea, Joel, Amos, and Obadiah.
Allen, Leslie C. The Books of Joel, Obadiah, Jonah and Micah. NICOT. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1976.
Andersen, Francis I., and David N. Freedman. Hosea: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary. AB 24. Garden City: Doubleday, 1980.
________. Amos: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary. AB 24. Garden City: Doubleday, 1980.
Armerding, Carl E. “Obadiah, Nahum, Habakkuk” in Expositor’s Bible Commentary. Vol. 7. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1985.
Cohen, G.G., and H.R. Vandermey. Hosea/Amos. Chicago: Moody, 1981.
Garrett, Duane. Hosea, Joel. NAC 19A. Nashville: Broadman & Holman, 1997.
Hubbard, D.A. Hosea. TOTC. Downers Grove: IVP, 1989.
________. Joel and Amos. TOTC. Downers Grove: IVP, 1989.
Kidner, Derek. The Message of Hosea: Love to the Loveless. Downers Grove: IVP, 1981.
McComiskey, Thomas E. “Amos, Micah” in Expositor’s Bible Commentary. Vol. 7. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1985.
Motyer, J.A. The Message of Amos: The Day of the Lion. Downers Grove: IVP, 1974.
Price, W.K. The Prophet Joel and the Day of the Lord. Chicago: Moody, 1976.
Smith, Gary V. Amos: A Commentary. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1989.
________. Hosea, Amos, Micah. NIVAC. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2001.
Stuart, Douglas. Hosea-Jonah. WBC 31. Dallas: Word, 1987.
Watts, J.D.W. Obadiah. Repr. Winona Lake, IN: Alpha, 1981.
Wolff, H. W. Joel and Amos. Hermeneia. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1977.
Wood, Leon. “Hosea” in Expositor’s Bible Commentary. Vol. 7. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1985.
Danny Akin, President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, has recommended the following books for study of the Minor Prophets.
Boice, J.M. The Minor Prophets. 2 vols. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1983-86.
Feinberg, C.L. The Minor Prophets. Chicago: Moody, 1952.
McComiskey, Thomas E. The Minor Prophets. 3 vols. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1998.
Morgan, G. Campbell. The Minor Prophets: The Men and Their Messages. Old Tappan: Revell, 1960.
Danny Akin, President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, has recommended the following commentaries on Daniel.
Archer, Gleason L., Jr. “Daniel” in Expositor’s Bible Commentary. Vol. 7. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1985.
Baldwin, Joyce G. Daniel. TOTC. Downers Grove: IVP, 1978.
Collins, John J. Daniel. Hermeneia. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1993.
Ferguson, S.B. Daniel. CC. Dallas: Word, 1998.
Longman, Tremper, III. Daniel. NIVAC. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1999.
Miller, Stephen R. Daniel. NAC 18. Nashville: Broadman & Holman, 1994.
Wallace, R.S. The Lord Is King: The Message, Daniel. BIT. Downers Grove: IVP, 1979.
Walvoord, J. F. Daniel: The Key to Prophetic Revelation. Chicago: Moody, 1971.
Wood, Leon. A Commentary on Daniel. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1973.
Young, Edward J. The Prophecy of Daniel. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1949.
Danny Akin, President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, has recommended the following commentaries on Ezekiel.
Allan, L.C. Ezekiel 1-19. WBC. Dallas: Word, 1991.
________. Ezekiel 20-48. WBC. Dallas: Word, 1991.
Block, Daniel. The Book of Ezekiel Chapters 1-24. NICOT. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1997.
________. The Book of Ezekiel Chapters 25-48. NICOT. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1998.
Cooper, Lamar Eugene, Sr. Ezekiel. NAC 17. Nashville: Broadman, 1994.
Duguid, I. Ezekiel. NIVAC. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1999.
Eichrodt, Walther. Ezekiel: A Commentary. OTL 23. Philadelphia: Westminster, 1970.
Feinberg, C.L. The Prophecy of Ezekiel. Chicago: Moody, 1969.
