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Verse by Verse: The Old Testament, Volume One
The Old Testament is as long as all the other standard works combined. Rather than discuss every verse and person in this standard work, the authors have concentrated on two objectives: first, providing an accurate, engaging, and inspiring commentary; and second, helping the reader see the coming of Jesus Christ in the verses of the Old Testament.
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March 11, 2026
This was a helpful commentary with insights about main principles and stories of the Old Testament from Genesis through 2 Samuel. While this is meant to be a read as you go through the Bible, I read it more in one sitting and found it helpful as an Old Testament overview pulling out important points. Here are some favorite quotes:
"The central and unique aspect of our commentary is its focus on seeing Jesus Christ in the verses of the Old Testament (p. ix)."
"The Old Testament... contains the prophecies of ancient prophets, seers, and revelators that extend far into the future (p. 1)."
"The Old Testament is the human family's first testament of Jesus Christ (p. 2)."
"Jesus is saying, in essence, 'You study the scriptures because you think that activity brings eternal life, but the scriptures testify of me, and I give eternal life' (p. 2)."
"Jesus quoted from [the Old Testament] extensively, and if we want to understand Jesus, really understand him and what he taught, we must know what he studied (p. 3)."
"The Old Testament contains a description of the doctrines, ordinances, principles, and history of the plan of salvation (p. 3)."
"The Old Testament is the foundation of all other scripture that has followed (p. 4)."
"A serious study of the Old Testament will bless our lives immeasurably (p. 9)."
"The three divisions of the Hebrew Bible--the Law, the Prophets, and the Writings--are well-known from several passages in the New Testament (p. 15)."
"Archaeology doesn't actually prove anything, but numerous material evidences do help to correct some notions that cast doubt on the reliability of biblical scripture (p. 17)."
"Moses 1 is unparalleled in its scope and is an indispensable way to begin a study of our 'beginnings' (p. 20)."
"There are powers and forces at the command of God (p. 23)."
"The light which enlightened all creation before our current luminary was God himself (p. 24)."
"'The creation occupied certain periods of time. We are not authorized to say what the duration of these days was' (p. 31)."
"'The fall was a natural process, resulting through the incorporation into the bodies of our first parents of the things that came from food unfit... Our first parents were pure and noble, and when we pass behind the veil we shall perhaps learning something of their high estate' (James E. Talmage, p. 45)."
"'Adam did only what he had to do. He partook of that fruit for one good reason, and that was to open the door to bring you and me and everyone else into the world' (Joseph Fielding Smith, p. 45)."
"The opportunity to work is also a great gift (p. 51)."
"We emphasize the importance of understanding the transgression and Fall of our first parents--seeing it all from a divine perspective (p. 54)."
"The gospel of Jesus Christ teaches that the consequences of the Fall (physical and spiritual death) are overcome by a prearranged redemption (p. 55)."
"The Lord is a God of second chances! (p. 59)"
"The teachings of Enoch covered seven major categories...
1. The Fall of man and its results
2. The nature of salvation and the means of achieving it
3. Sin... in contrast to the righteousness of the godly...
4. The cause, purpose, and effects of the anticipated flood of Noah's time
5. The scope of Satan's triumph and the resultant sorrows of God
6. The first advent of the Messiah
7. The second advent of the Messiah and his peaceful, millennial reign (p. 65)"
"Enoch was a powerful prophet and seer, a similitude of Christ... As a seer, Enoch 'beheld also things which were not visible to the natural eye' (p. 66)."
"Noah was another whose life was a similitude of the Messiah to come (p. 67)."
"All men were thoroughly corrupt. A merciful God could not continue to send his spirit children to be born into a world such as that, where chances of degradation were much greater than the chances of exaltation (p. 71)."
"We feel for Noah and his wife: they had to leave children and grandchildren outside the ark (p. 76)."
"'The flood had a far greater purpose than merely to wipe out Noah's neighbors. God baptized the earth!' (p. 76)"
"After Noah's time... men were said to have lived only about half as long as before the Flood (p. 81)."
"Abraham instigated the process by which the Lord bestowed great blessings and power. He actively sought peace, righteousness, sacred knowledge, the blessings of the faithful fathers, and the right to administer those blessings (p. 89)."
"The lesson seems clear: choose the higher ground to avoid evil. Don't pitch your tent toward Sodom--don't even approach the evil (p. 93)."
"God accepted each person entering the covenant as a partner, not just a subject. The covenant was available to all. The chosen people were not favorited in the sense of receiving blessings and privileges exclusively theirs, but they had certain responsibilities and expectations (p. 100)."
"Circumcision did not originate with Abraham but was practiced by peoples people his time. The Lord reoriented it as a symbol for his purposes (p. 101)."
"Abraham knew... that one of God's expressed purposes for his children during mortality was to 'prove them herewith, to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command them' (p. 109)."
"It is likely that a Temple existed on the site of Moriah during the early life of Abraham (p. 112)."
"How could the next patriarch bear his birthright and pass it on to his descendants unless he had a believing wife who could bring up his children in the true faith? (p. 120)"
"Righteousness is a supreme qualification for blessings (p. 125)."
"The preceding chapters recorded Joseph's rise to power; the following ones detail the divine purposes behind that spectacular rise--to save Israel (p. 153)."
"Judah proved true to his pledge--and more compassionate than he had been years before (p. 155)."
"The scene of the reunion of Joseph and his father was joyous (p. 158)."
"In their attempt to destroy Joseph, his brothers actually set up the conditions that eventually brought about their own temporal salvation (p. 167)."
"Joseph's experiences throughout his life may be summarized in the words of Romans 8:28, 'We know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to the promise' (p. 168)."
"As keeper of the flock of Jethro, God's true high priest, Moses was led by inspiration to God's mountain, Horeb, or Sinai (p. 183)."
"If we will diligently obey God's commands, he will spare us (p. 203)."
"Jethro made a valuable suggestion to Moses that he organize leaders over groups of ten, fifty, one hundred, and one thousand... Moses showed commendable humility and wisdom in accepting the old priest's advice (p. 205)."
"Had the Israelites followed the Lord's instructions and accepted all the privileges offered them, they could have received the grandest of all revelations: they could have seen the Lord, heard him speak to Moses, known for themselves about his will and his law (p. 207)."
"The Tabernace was accepted as a dwelling of God on earth and a place of worship and communication for man (p. 241)."
"The Day of Atonement is the most solemn of Israelite commemorations (p. 252)."
"Loyalty is demanded by God--no sacrifices are to be offered to false gods (p. 253)."
"Moral law is not the product of man; it originates in God because he cares about how we treat each other (p. 256)."
"The nation of Israel will be blessed when obedient to God and cursed when disobedient (p. 259)."
"Laws are explained concerning things dedicated to the Lord... money, houses, land, or animals (p. 260)."
"The book of Numbers is so named because it begins and ends with a census, a numbering of the people of Israel (p. 261)."
"The number three represents divine fulness (p. 262)."
"The number seven is the most used symbolic number and signifies completion, wholeness, perfection, and the covenant (p. 263)."
"The number twelve signifies perfection in governance and witness (p. 264)."
"The number forty is a most interesting number in biblical scripture, often associated with a time of testing, trial, or preparation (p. 265)."
"The Nazarite vow symbolized total, intense commitment to the Lord on the part of the one making the vow. It was voluntary and thus came with a great expectation that it would be observed (p. 271)."
"The pillar of cloud by day and fire by night over the Tabernacle showed the presence of the Lord, and when the Israelites traveled, the same symbol guided them in the direction they should go (p. 274)."
"Moses did not flinch in carrying out his duty (p. 278)."
"We have a duty to be loyal and positive; we have an obligation as God's covenant people to be faithful and strictly obedient (p. 281)."
"The death and burial of Miriam, the older sister of Moses, who was referred to as 'the prophetess' is mentioned. Probably too little has been recorded about this remarkable woman (p. 282)."
"The Lord is teaching us that his House is a house of order. He is teaching us to prepare to live in the most refined society in the heavens--to learn exact obedience to the God of heaven, because that is the only way we will become like he is (p. 284)."
"'Truth is obeyed when it is loved' (Brigham Young, p. 286)."
"'Here is a prophet who is firmly committed to declare only what the Lord of heaven directs. There does not seem to be the slightest doubt in his mind about the course he should pursue (p. 290)."
"The twin sins of idolatry and adultery encouraged by the Moabites and Midianites required vigorous countermeasures which were undertaken under the leadership of Phinehas, grandson of Aaron and son of Eleazar (p. 293)."
"Living prophets have taught that if we, latter-day Israel, are righteous the Lord will again fight our battles (p. 301)."
"The land into which God was leading the Israelites was different and more desirable than the land from which they had come (p. 308)."
"Five reasons for daily scripture study:
1. To learn to fear the Lord.
2. To be able to keep all the words of the Lord's law and statutes.
3. To keep one humble.
4. To keep one focused on the straight and narrow.
5. TO prolong one's days in one's kingdom (p. 313)."
"Betrothed couples were regarded as husband and wife legally (p. 317)."
"Moses reminded the Israelites of the lofty intentions of God and the plans he had in mind for them (p. 319)."
"A short list of blessings for obedience and a long list of curses for disobedience are recorded (p. 319)."
"The Lord's promise to gather Israel from 'the outmost parts of heaven' is both powerful and majestic (p. 320)."
"Forty years as prince... Forty years as pastor or shepherd... Forty years as prophet (p. 325)."
"The book of Joshua picks up where Deuteronomy leaves off, with the tribes of Israel camped on the east side of the Jordan River (p. 327)."
"They were to remember that it was the Lord who was giving them the land (p. 329)."
"Joshua's great achievement was his constancy in leading God's people. He was a judge, a mediator, and a beacon to them as they progressed toward an inspired destination (p. 333)."
"Those who crossed the Jordan River at that time were to remember it as a testimony that the Lord was with Joshua and that he would be with them in their campaign in Canaan (p. 334)."
"The Ark of the Covenant symbolized the Lord's presence in the action (p. 336)."
"While the Lord has promised us a place in his kingdom, we must ever strive constantly and faithfully so as to be worthy to receive the reward (p. 343)."
"The stone also served as a witness and reminder of the Stone of Israel--Christ--as we learned from Jacob's patriarchal blessing given to Joseph (p. 348)."
"Nothing can be quite so destructive to the relationship than for either partner to be unfaithful. In our relationship with God, any infidelity, of course, will always be the fault of his partner (p. 354)."
"The ancient laws of hospitality normally meant that one was obligated to protect a guest from harm (p. 359)."
"The Lord in his mercy will listen when the plea is sincere. Gideon now stepped onto the stage of Israelite history (p. 361)."
"Gideon started the cleanup of idolatry at home and demonstrated the impotence of idols to oppose his reformation (p. 362)."
"Samson was supposed to have become one of Israel's great leaders (p. 367)."
"The book of Ruth serves as an appendix of sorts to the book of Judges, telling of some nobler events that 'came to pass in the days when the judges ruled' (p. 372)."
"Several possible means of survival existed for widowed women (p. 373)."
"Boaz married Ruth and thus became a redeemer and savior of the two widows in a thinly veiled illustration of God's love and redemptive power (p. 379)."
"Samuel was born in answer to his mother's prayers (p. 382)."
"As we honor the Lord through our sincere attempts at righteous living, he 'delights to honor' us (p. 386)."
"Saul had begun his role as king as a model of humility; however, the increased attention given him helped him gain an exaggerated opinion of himself and his own importance (p. 395)."
"The war story of David and Goliath is one of the best-known stories in the Old Testament (p. 400)."
"David was close to the Lord and used divine guidance is all major decisions and actions (p. 408)."
"Above all else, from first to last, the psalms are poetry (p. 415)."
"The Psalms contain praises, prayers, laments, blessings, vows, and exultations (p. 415)."
"Just like hymns today, many psalms express messianic sentiments, some even prophesying of the Savior's life and ministry and foreshadowing specific events during his life (p. 418)."
"Another significant theme in Psalms... is the expressed belief that one who was pure and worthy could come into the presence of God in the temple (p. 420)."
"Others see in this psalm something of an ancient recommend, or declaration of worthiness, to enter the temple, consisting of ten parts:
1. walks with integrity,
2. works righteousness,
3. speaks truth,
4. despises reprobates,
5. and has sworn to do no evil,
6. has not slandered,
7. has done no evil to his neighbor,
8. has not lifted up a reproach against his relative,
9. has not charged interest for his money,
10. and has not taken a bribe against the innocent (p. 425)."
"David's desire to trust in the Lord and rely on His divine guidance centered in the temple (p. 430)."
"The central and unique aspect of our commentary is its focus on seeing Jesus Christ in the verses of the Old Testament (p. ix)."
"The Old Testament... contains the prophecies of ancient prophets, seers, and revelators that extend far into the future (p. 1)."
"The Old Testament is the human family's first testament of Jesus Christ (p. 2)."
"Jesus is saying, in essence, 'You study the scriptures because you think that activity brings eternal life, but the scriptures testify of me, and I give eternal life' (p. 2)."
"Jesus quoted from [the Old Testament] extensively, and if we want to understand Jesus, really understand him and what he taught, we must know what he studied (p. 3)."
"The Old Testament contains a description of the doctrines, ordinances, principles, and history of the plan of salvation (p. 3)."
"The Old Testament is the foundation of all other scripture that has followed (p. 4)."
"A serious study of the Old Testament will bless our lives immeasurably (p. 9)."
"The three divisions of the Hebrew Bible--the Law, the Prophets, and the Writings--are well-known from several passages in the New Testament (p. 15)."
"Archaeology doesn't actually prove anything, but numerous material evidences do help to correct some notions that cast doubt on the reliability of biblical scripture (p. 17)."
"Moses 1 is unparalleled in its scope and is an indispensable way to begin a study of our 'beginnings' (p. 20)."
"There are powers and forces at the command of God (p. 23)."
"The light which enlightened all creation before our current luminary was God himself (p. 24)."
"'The creation occupied certain periods of time. We are not authorized to say what the duration of these days was' (p. 31)."
"'The fall was a natural process, resulting through the incorporation into the bodies of our first parents of the things that came from food unfit... Our first parents were pure and noble, and when we pass behind the veil we shall perhaps learning something of their high estate' (James E. Talmage, p. 45)."
"'Adam did only what he had to do. He partook of that fruit for one good reason, and that was to open the door to bring you and me and everyone else into the world' (Joseph Fielding Smith, p. 45)."
"The opportunity to work is also a great gift (p. 51)."
"We emphasize the importance of understanding the transgression and Fall of our first parents--seeing it all from a divine perspective (p. 54)."
"The gospel of Jesus Christ teaches that the consequences of the Fall (physical and spiritual death) are overcome by a prearranged redemption (p. 55)."
"The Lord is a God of second chances! (p. 59)"
"The teachings of Enoch covered seven major categories...
1. The Fall of man and its results
2. The nature of salvation and the means of achieving it
3. Sin... in contrast to the righteousness of the godly...
4. The cause, purpose, and effects of the anticipated flood of Noah's time
5. The scope of Satan's triumph and the resultant sorrows of God
6. The first advent of the Messiah
7. The second advent of the Messiah and his peaceful, millennial reign (p. 65)"
"Enoch was a powerful prophet and seer, a similitude of Christ... As a seer, Enoch 'beheld also things which were not visible to the natural eye' (p. 66)."
"Noah was another whose life was a similitude of the Messiah to come (p. 67)."
"All men were thoroughly corrupt. A merciful God could not continue to send his spirit children to be born into a world such as that, where chances of degradation were much greater than the chances of exaltation (p. 71)."
"We feel for Noah and his wife: they had to leave children and grandchildren outside the ark (p. 76)."
"'The flood had a far greater purpose than merely to wipe out Noah's neighbors. God baptized the earth!' (p. 76)"
"After Noah's time... men were said to have lived only about half as long as before the Flood (p. 81)."
"Abraham instigated the process by which the Lord bestowed great blessings and power. He actively sought peace, righteousness, sacred knowledge, the blessings of the faithful fathers, and the right to administer those blessings (p. 89)."
"The lesson seems clear: choose the higher ground to avoid evil. Don't pitch your tent toward Sodom--don't even approach the evil (p. 93)."
"God accepted each person entering the covenant as a partner, not just a subject. The covenant was available to all. The chosen people were not favorited in the sense of receiving blessings and privileges exclusively theirs, but they had certain responsibilities and expectations (p. 100)."
"Circumcision did not originate with Abraham but was practiced by peoples people his time. The Lord reoriented it as a symbol for his purposes (p. 101)."
"Abraham knew... that one of God's expressed purposes for his children during mortality was to 'prove them herewith, to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command them' (p. 109)."
"It is likely that a Temple existed on the site of Moriah during the early life of Abraham (p. 112)."
"How could the next patriarch bear his birthright and pass it on to his descendants unless he had a believing wife who could bring up his children in the true faith? (p. 120)"
"Righteousness is a supreme qualification for blessings (p. 125)."
"The preceding chapters recorded Joseph's rise to power; the following ones detail the divine purposes behind that spectacular rise--to save Israel (p. 153)."
"Judah proved true to his pledge--and more compassionate than he had been years before (p. 155)."
"The scene of the reunion of Joseph and his father was joyous (p. 158)."
"In their attempt to destroy Joseph, his brothers actually set up the conditions that eventually brought about their own temporal salvation (p. 167)."
"Joseph's experiences throughout his life may be summarized in the words of Romans 8:28, 'We know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to the promise' (p. 168)."
"As keeper of the flock of Jethro, God's true high priest, Moses was led by inspiration to God's mountain, Horeb, or Sinai (p. 183)."
"If we will diligently obey God's commands, he will spare us (p. 203)."
"Jethro made a valuable suggestion to Moses that he organize leaders over groups of ten, fifty, one hundred, and one thousand... Moses showed commendable humility and wisdom in accepting the old priest's advice (p. 205)."
"Had the Israelites followed the Lord's instructions and accepted all the privileges offered them, they could have received the grandest of all revelations: they could have seen the Lord, heard him speak to Moses, known for themselves about his will and his law (p. 207)."
"The Tabernace was accepted as a dwelling of God on earth and a place of worship and communication for man (p. 241)."
"The Day of Atonement is the most solemn of Israelite commemorations (p. 252)."
"Loyalty is demanded by God--no sacrifices are to be offered to false gods (p. 253)."
"Moral law is not the product of man; it originates in God because he cares about how we treat each other (p. 256)."
"The nation of Israel will be blessed when obedient to God and cursed when disobedient (p. 259)."
"Laws are explained concerning things dedicated to the Lord... money, houses, land, or animals (p. 260)."
"The book of Numbers is so named because it begins and ends with a census, a numbering of the people of Israel (p. 261)."
"The number three represents divine fulness (p. 262)."
"The number seven is the most used symbolic number and signifies completion, wholeness, perfection, and the covenant (p. 263)."
"The number twelve signifies perfection in governance and witness (p. 264)."
"The number forty is a most interesting number in biblical scripture, often associated with a time of testing, trial, or preparation (p. 265)."
"The Nazarite vow symbolized total, intense commitment to the Lord on the part of the one making the vow. It was voluntary and thus came with a great expectation that it would be observed (p. 271)."
"The pillar of cloud by day and fire by night over the Tabernacle showed the presence of the Lord, and when the Israelites traveled, the same symbol guided them in the direction they should go (p. 274)."
"Moses did not flinch in carrying out his duty (p. 278)."
"We have a duty to be loyal and positive; we have an obligation as God's covenant people to be faithful and strictly obedient (p. 281)."
"The death and burial of Miriam, the older sister of Moses, who was referred to as 'the prophetess' is mentioned. Probably too little has been recorded about this remarkable woman (p. 282)."
"The Lord is teaching us that his House is a house of order. He is teaching us to prepare to live in the most refined society in the heavens--to learn exact obedience to the God of heaven, because that is the only way we will become like he is (p. 284)."
"'Truth is obeyed when it is loved' (Brigham Young, p. 286)."
"'Here is a prophet who is firmly committed to declare only what the Lord of heaven directs. There does not seem to be the slightest doubt in his mind about the course he should pursue (p. 290)."
"The twin sins of idolatry and adultery encouraged by the Moabites and Midianites required vigorous countermeasures which were undertaken under the leadership of Phinehas, grandson of Aaron and son of Eleazar (p. 293)."
"Living prophets have taught that if we, latter-day Israel, are righteous the Lord will again fight our battles (p. 301)."
"The land into which God was leading the Israelites was different and more desirable than the land from which they had come (p. 308)."
"Five reasons for daily scripture study:
1. To learn to fear the Lord.
2. To be able to keep all the words of the Lord's law and statutes.
3. To keep one humble.
4. To keep one focused on the straight and narrow.
5. TO prolong one's days in one's kingdom (p. 313)."
"Betrothed couples were regarded as husband and wife legally (p. 317)."
"Moses reminded the Israelites of the lofty intentions of God and the plans he had in mind for them (p. 319)."
"A short list of blessings for obedience and a long list of curses for disobedience are recorded (p. 319)."
"The Lord's promise to gather Israel from 'the outmost parts of heaven' is both powerful and majestic (p. 320)."
"Forty years as prince... Forty years as pastor or shepherd... Forty years as prophet (p. 325)."
"The book of Joshua picks up where Deuteronomy leaves off, with the tribes of Israel camped on the east side of the Jordan River (p. 327)."
"They were to remember that it was the Lord who was giving them the land (p. 329)."
"Joshua's great achievement was his constancy in leading God's people. He was a judge, a mediator, and a beacon to them as they progressed toward an inspired destination (p. 333)."
"Those who crossed the Jordan River at that time were to remember it as a testimony that the Lord was with Joshua and that he would be with them in their campaign in Canaan (p. 334)."
"The Ark of the Covenant symbolized the Lord's presence in the action (p. 336)."
"While the Lord has promised us a place in his kingdom, we must ever strive constantly and faithfully so as to be worthy to receive the reward (p. 343)."
"The stone also served as a witness and reminder of the Stone of Israel--Christ--as we learned from Jacob's patriarchal blessing given to Joseph (p. 348)."
"Nothing can be quite so destructive to the relationship than for either partner to be unfaithful. In our relationship with God, any infidelity, of course, will always be the fault of his partner (p. 354)."
"The ancient laws of hospitality normally meant that one was obligated to protect a guest from harm (p. 359)."
"The Lord in his mercy will listen when the plea is sincere. Gideon now stepped onto the stage of Israelite history (p. 361)."
"Gideon started the cleanup of idolatry at home and demonstrated the impotence of idols to oppose his reformation (p. 362)."
"Samson was supposed to have become one of Israel's great leaders (p. 367)."
"The book of Ruth serves as an appendix of sorts to the book of Judges, telling of some nobler events that 'came to pass in the days when the judges ruled' (p. 372)."
"Several possible means of survival existed for widowed women (p. 373)."
"Boaz married Ruth and thus became a redeemer and savior of the two widows in a thinly veiled illustration of God's love and redemptive power (p. 379)."
"Samuel was born in answer to his mother's prayers (p. 382)."
"As we honor the Lord through our sincere attempts at righteous living, he 'delights to honor' us (p. 386)."
"Saul had begun his role as king as a model of humility; however, the increased attention given him helped him gain an exaggerated opinion of himself and his own importance (p. 395)."
"The war story of David and Goliath is one of the best-known stories in the Old Testament (p. 400)."
"David was close to the Lord and used divine guidance is all major decisions and actions (p. 408)."
"Above all else, from first to last, the psalms are poetry (p. 415)."
"The Psalms contain praises, prayers, laments, blessings, vows, and exultations (p. 415)."
"Just like hymns today, many psalms express messianic sentiments, some even prophesying of the Savior's life and ministry and foreshadowing specific events during his life (p. 418)."
"Another significant theme in Psalms... is the expressed belief that one who was pure and worthy could come into the presence of God in the temple (p. 420)."
"Others see in this psalm something of an ancient recommend, or declaration of worthiness, to enter the temple, consisting of ten parts:
1. walks with integrity,
2. works righteousness,
3. speaks truth,
4. despises reprobates,
5. and has sworn to do no evil,
6. has not slandered,
7. has done no evil to his neighbor,
8. has not lifted up a reproach against his relative,
9. has not charged interest for his money,
10. and has not taken a bribe against the innocent (p. 425)."
"David's desire to trust in the Lord and rely on His divine guidance centered in the temple (p. 430)."
June 26, 2018
I used this book to study the Old Testament this year. It has been useful in my preparations for my Sunday School lessons. I like the historical notes and spiritual insights which are included in this book. It has helped me see Christ in the Old Testament in his role as Creator and Redeemer of the World in the meridian of time and the joy with which the prophets had in their knowledge of the coming of the Messiah.
March 5, 2019
Highly recommended
I read this volume while also reading the Old Testament. It was highly recommended to me by my next door neighbor who has organized and led tours of Jerusalem and the Holy Land for many years. Much of the Old Testament is hard to understand without expert help. Now on to volume two!
I read this volume while also reading the Old Testament. It was highly recommended to me by my next door neighbor who has organized and led tours of Jerusalem and the Holy Land for many years. Much of the Old Testament is hard to understand without expert help. Now on to volume two!
December 20, 2022
It was great to get more insight into the Old Testament. This book easily explained and expounded on many different aspects of the different books of the Old Testament. Highly recommend to enhance your study of these scriptures.
July 17, 2022
Loved this commentary for my study and Sunday School lesson prep of the Old Testament! In my opinion, it’s the best one!
August 21, 2022
Love this book paired with my Old Testament study. So many deep insights to help enhance my study of the Old Testament.
July 14, 2014
I needed something to help me teach the Old Testament at church and this was just what I needed! It has a good blend of information (about the culture, what was going on around them at the time, and other background information) and spiritual interpretation. I've started Volume 2 already and it's just as good!
December 3, 2014
Used as a reference this year, and will continue to do so during my study of the Bible, but won't leave it on the list.
June 27, 2022
very helpful
December 29, 2014
read concurrently with O.T. during 2014.
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