The Hope of Glory: 100 Daily Meditations on Colossians

by Sam Storms

In The Hope of Glory author Sam Storms provides an aid to a careful reading of Colossians. Combining stylistic simplicity and theological substance, Storms writes for all Christians who are passionate to know Christ better. The 100 daily meditations can each be read in five to ten minutes so that even the busiest believer can take time to read and digest them. The result is a thorough analysis of the entire book of Colossians, broken down into manageable meditations that encourage, instruct, and uplift.

Genres: Devotional, Christian, Religion

368 pages, Paperback

First published February 29, 2008

About the author

(Some early works written as C. Samuel Storms)

Sam has spent 39 years in ministry as a pastor, professor and author. He was visiting Associate Professor of Theology at Wheaton College from 2000-2004, and is currently Lead Pastor for Preaching and Vision at Bridgeway Church in Oklahoma City. He has authored 22 books and founded Enjoying God Ministries. He's a graduate of The University of Oklahoma (B.A.), Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M) and The University of Texas (Ph.D.). He and his wife Ann have been married for 40 years and are the parents of two grown daughters and have four grandchildren. On a more personal level, Sam loves baseball, books, movies, and anything to do with the Oklahoma Sooners.

Reviews

[Mandy J. Hoffman · Rating 5 out of 5]

MY REVIEW:

This book is a beautiful 100 day journey through the book of Colossians. It can be used as a devotional, a commentary, or just a short and easy to read chapter book. I enjoyed the in-depth and practical application that each chapter brought to my attention. The Hope of Glory is sound Biblically, challenging to your thinking, connects grace to everyday life, and is easy to digest due to it's short, 2 to 3 page chapters. I highly recommend this book as an addition to your library.

[Paul Silles · Rating 5 out of 5]

Superb.

[Scott · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wonderful meditations on this letter that drips with the praise and sufficiency of Jesus. Storms does a great job interacting with the difficult (and sometimes scholarly) questions the text raises, but he never neglects the application Paul and the Holy Spirit mean to effect on us. Storms comes across as an author with a zeal for the glory of Christ and a heart for the spiritual health of the reader. He does a great job pulling from other sources--most notably Peter O'Brien's commmentary and John Piper's sermons on the letter--and is sure to present multiple perspectives in parts of the letter that are ambiguous to modern-day readers.

I felt equipped to intellectually understand Paul's argument and spurred on to live out his vision of a life of praise and thanksgiving to Jesus.

[Jonathan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this devotional along with my study of Colossians in the original language. It was enjoyable to have such a deep devotional to go alongside my reading and study.

In fact, this is absolutely the best devotional based on a book I have ever read. Storms does a fantastic job of not only talking about the text of Colossians but of relating it devotional he and applying it to daily life.

Going deep is never a bad thing. This devotional delivers on the depth and breadth of Scripture as the author adeptly discusses Colossians and gives you a deeper appreciation for the book.

I highly recommend this devotional on Colossians, especially if you are studying the book in depth. He will aid your deep study and bring you to a deeper appreciation for Colossians and all of Scripture.

[Jonathan Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

Solid collection of 100 short (3-4 page) devotionals from the book of Colossians. But it is so much more than that, this reads like a layperson commentary, but in a devotional formate! Very very good!

[Luke Watts · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a treasure to walk so intentionally through Colossians devotionally. Storms is at his best when exegeting scripture so directly and practically. Truly valued the depth, but the approach and tone as well.

[Brenda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this "commentary as devotional" format.

[Melissa Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A helpful in depth look at Colossians in bight size chunks for the layman.

[Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent devotional survey of Colossians.

[Lillie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is part devotional and part Bible study. Each of the 100 meditations focuses on a verse or so from Colossians, and the same verse may be addressed in several consecutive meditations. I marked a number of sentences that particularly spoke to me as I read this as part of my Lenten devotions.

[Stacia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent, excellent book. The daily meditations were the perfect length. I got so much out of this. It is definitely great for a lay person wanting depth. Storms is an excellent author. I would highly recommend this to others.

[Sally · Rating 5 out of 5]

So far very good, pastor of the church I am attending is preaching through Colossians. Great book to study along with Colossians.

[Andrew Mcneill · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent devotional commentary on Colossians which both stimulates the mind and draws the heart out in love for God.

[Marguerite Harrell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thankful for this Daily Meditations on Colossians. I just finish this morning!