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Christ-Centered Exposition
Exalting Jesus in Hebrews
Exalting Jesus in Hebrews is part of the Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary series. Edited by David Platt, Daniel L. Akin, and Tony Merida, this new commentary series, projected to be 48 volumes, takes a Christ-centered approach to expositing each book of the Bible. Rather than a verse-by-verse approach, the authors have crafted chapters that explain and apply key passages in their assigned Bible books.
Readers will learn to see Christ in all aspects of Scripture, and they will be encouraged by the devotional nature of each exposition presented as sermons and divided into chapters that conclude with a “Reflect & Discuss” section, making this series ideal for small group study, personal devotion, and even sermon preparation. It’s not academic but rather presents an easy reading, practical and friendly commentary.
The author of Exalting Jesus in Hebrews is Dr. R. Albert Mohler, Jr.
Readers will learn to see Christ in all aspects of Scripture, and they will be encouraged by the devotional nature of each exposition presented as sermons and divided into chapters that conclude with a “Reflect & Discuss” section, making this series ideal for small group study, personal devotion, and even sermon preparation. It’s not academic but rather presents an easy reading, practical and friendly commentary.
The author of Exalting Jesus in Hebrews is Dr. R. Albert Mohler, Jr.
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Published March 1, 2017
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R. Albert Mohler Jr.
113 books413 followersDr. R. Albert Mohler Jr. serves as president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary - the flagship school of the Southern Baptist Convention and one of the largest seminaries in the world.
Dr. Mohler has been recognized by such influential publications as Time and Christianity Today as a leader among American evangelicals. In fact, Time.com called him the “reigning intellectual of the evangelical movement in the U.S.”
In addition to his presidential duties, Dr. Mohler hosts two programs: “The Briefing,” a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview; and “Thinking in Public,” a series of conversations with the day’s leading thinkers. He also writes a popular blog and a regular commentary on moral, cultural and theological issues. All of these can be accessed through Dr. Mohler’s website, www.AlbertMohler.com. Called “an articulate voice for conservative Christianity at large” by The Chicago Tribune, Dr. Mohler’s mission is to address contemporary issues from a consistent and explicit Christian worldview.
Dr. Mohler has been recognized by such influential publications as Time and Christianity Today as a leader among American evangelicals. In fact, Time.com called him the “reigning intellectual of the evangelical movement in the U.S.”
In addition to his presidential duties, Dr. Mohler hosts two programs: “The Briefing,” a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview; and “Thinking in Public,” a series of conversations with the day’s leading thinkers. He also writes a popular blog and a regular commentary on moral, cultural and theological issues. All of these can be accessed through Dr. Mohler’s website, www.AlbertMohler.com. Called “an articulate voice for conservative Christianity at large” by The Chicago Tribune, Dr. Mohler’s mission is to address contemporary issues from a consistent and explicit Christian worldview.
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December 31, 2024
‘The author identified Jesus as “the great Shepherd of the sheep.”… Of the many titles given to Jesus, could there be a sweeter one?
Jesus is the great Shepherd of the sheep precisely because he shed his blood on their behalf.
And that blood establishes this eternal covenant with God.
There is no need for another covenant to come.
This is the “everlasting” covenant, the purpose for which God made the world: to demonstrate his glory in the salvation of sinners by the shed blood of the Lord Jesus Christ.’
Jesus is the great Shepherd of the sheep precisely because he shed his blood on their behalf.
And that blood establishes this eternal covenant with God.
There is no need for another covenant to come.
This is the “everlasting” covenant, the purpose for which God made the world: to demonstrate his glory in the salvation of sinners by the shed blood of the Lord Jesus Christ.’
February 4, 2025
You know I love me some Hebrews this book was very insightful and helped me understand all the references !
January 19, 2023
The book is faithful to it's series "Christ-Centered Exposition Exalting Jesus in Hebrews." Though the major theme is Christ's highpriestly work, Mohler does a fabulous job in pointing readers to the centrality of Christ, highlighting the structure of the book, and the implications of the text. The book also provides a number of reflection and discussion questions at the end of each section to help readers understand and remember what they have read. Though the book is short, it does well in highlighting the important things.
November 28, 2021
The fact that such a high view of Christology is firstly and the forthright purpose of Mohler’s commentary on Hebrews made studying this book a real joy. Mohler does a great job throughout explaining the specific contextual scenario of the original hearers and their need to view the new covenant and new kingdom ushered in by Christ’s atoning work through the lens of Old Testament Scripture. A richly theological book, yet also a personal letter, Hebrews is well explained in Exalting Jesus in Hebrews via a verse-by-verse exposition that educates the student as the Holy Spirit gives the desire for further study.
I used this commentary as a supplement to Mohler’s own teaching through Hebrews (available for free on his website) to aid in my expository teaching and preaching through the book in my local church, and found it contained just the right amount of historical background information needed for understanding, theological hermeneutics required for doctrinal adherence, and practical application chosen to prick the heart of the believer. Especially well developed was the expounding upon Hebrews 1:1, which really laid the groundwork for the importance of Scripture and the superiority of Christ as established all the way through Hebrews 4 and 5. Christ is superior to the patriarchs - Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, Enoch, Aaron - but also even the angels. The new covenant, therefore, is superior to the old sacrificial system, something that Mohler brings to light as a real and tangible struggle for the Greek-speaking Jews to which this letter was written.
That God chose to reveal Himself to us through Scripture is something Mohler holds in highest regard, and it is paramount to appreciate the impact Schaeffer has made in Mohler’s life, that “when Scripture speaks, God speaks”, and perhaps nowhere does that come more to life than in his commentary on Hebrews. I found the demarcations for study spot-on for a 1-hour Sunday School class, sometimes covering just a verse or two and never much more than ten. Each section is uniquely labeled with a sub-heading theme, and reflective questions are provided so as to spur further thought if used appropriately. These are just the right tools to lead effective discussion in a class setting.
Understanding the cultural and societal setting of the first century church, and that the old covenant was always meant to show the way to something so much greater, is a focus throughout the commentary, with Hebrews 10-12 as the grand crescendo. It is this and the more controversial theologies in Hebrews (ie, Hebrews 6) that Mohler gets right, with the correct spiritual interpretation of the whole of Hebrews read in context knowing that we have a new and unshakable city to come.
Jesus is King, and is a humble King that has already ran this race and perfected it. He is our model, and His work is not complete. He sits on the throne on our behalf and Exalting Jesus in Hebrews shines the light on this exaltation. Use this book to further your reverence of Him who is increasingly able to “equip you with everything good to do His will” so that He may be glorified forever and ever.
I used this commentary as a supplement to Mohler’s own teaching through Hebrews (available for free on his website) to aid in my expository teaching and preaching through the book in my local church, and found it contained just the right amount of historical background information needed for understanding, theological hermeneutics required for doctrinal adherence, and practical application chosen to prick the heart of the believer. Especially well developed was the expounding upon Hebrews 1:1, which really laid the groundwork for the importance of Scripture and the superiority of Christ as established all the way through Hebrews 4 and 5. Christ is superior to the patriarchs - Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, Enoch, Aaron - but also even the angels. The new covenant, therefore, is superior to the old sacrificial system, something that Mohler brings to light as a real and tangible struggle for the Greek-speaking Jews to which this letter was written.
That God chose to reveal Himself to us through Scripture is something Mohler holds in highest regard, and it is paramount to appreciate the impact Schaeffer has made in Mohler’s life, that “when Scripture speaks, God speaks”, and perhaps nowhere does that come more to life than in his commentary on Hebrews. I found the demarcations for study spot-on for a 1-hour Sunday School class, sometimes covering just a verse or two and never much more than ten. Each section is uniquely labeled with a sub-heading theme, and reflective questions are provided so as to spur further thought if used appropriately. These are just the right tools to lead effective discussion in a class setting.
Understanding the cultural and societal setting of the first century church, and that the old covenant was always meant to show the way to something so much greater, is a focus throughout the commentary, with Hebrews 10-12 as the grand crescendo. It is this and the more controversial theologies in Hebrews (ie, Hebrews 6) that Mohler gets right, with the correct spiritual interpretation of the whole of Hebrews read in context knowing that we have a new and unshakable city to come.
Jesus is King, and is a humble King that has already ran this race and perfected it. He is our model, and His work is not complete. He sits on the throne on our behalf and Exalting Jesus in Hebrews shines the light on this exaltation. Use this book to further your reverence of Him who is increasingly able to “equip you with everything good to do His will” so that He may be glorified forever and ever.
November 11, 2019
In some ways, I would actually like to give this book a 3.5. Not because the writing is lacking, or the theology isn't rich and fulfilling (it is), but because the questions at the end of the chapters are severely lacking as a discussion tool in my experience. I worked through most of this book with a men's Bible Study group. While we found studying Hebrews to be incredibly rewarding, and Mohler certainly opened up many wonderful gems in the text that had been hidden from me, the questions were very repetitive and lacked depth at times.
I highly recommend this book for personal reading, it is absolutely worth diving in when studying Hebrews. I don't recommend using it as a study guide for a group, unless you decide to use your own questions and discussion points.
I highly recommend this book for personal reading, it is absolutely worth diving in when studying Hebrews. I don't recommend using it as a study guide for a group, unless you decide to use your own questions and discussion points.
July 28, 2021
I started reading this with my friend in May 2020, as we studied the book of Hebrews together. This book was really helpful for us, and it worked really well to read it together with another person. We met each week and discussed a chapter of the book and the corresponding passage from Hebrews. Mohler went into a lot of detail about each passage, and reading this book along with Hebrews certainly helped my understanding. I recommend it, and will probably check out others in the series. There are discussion questions after each chapter, which worked well for reading it with a friend, as well.
February 25, 2022
One of my favorites in this series. Chapters are shorter but just as impactful. The author sticks to the scriptures and that was much appreciated. I’d never spent much time in the book of Hebrews prior. My old church did a long series on it a few years ago, but I’d be lying if I said I remembered much of it. Reading it now, I’m just blown away by how much grace God has for us. Our High Priest made a way for us. Mohler takes repetitive messages (the anonymous author makes his points VERY clear) and keeps it fresh with every installment.
December 22, 2025
Like Michael Krueger‘s popular level commentary, Dr. Mohler‘s commentary on Hebrews is almost 2 simple to be helpful. Too often he allows standard reformed soteriology to take over the actual exegesis of the passage. In other words, what he is saying is not incorrect, but does it actually explain and reflect the passage under discussion?
Hebrews is a very practical book but it’s also a very complex one and my impression is it does not lend itself well to a popular level commentary where the temptation is great to simply read into the text one’s own soteriology.
Hebrews is a very practical book but it’s also a very complex one and my impression is it does not lend itself well to a popular level commentary where the temptation is great to simply read into the text one’s own soteriology.
December 30, 2023
I used this as a commentary as I read the book of Hebrews. It was pretty dry and wordy, but good. Somewhere around chapter 11, it started using words like salvific, exegetical, hermeneutical, and hortatory. I prefer to use normal english even if the words aren’t as specific or if you have to use a couple extra “normal people” words. I prefer to leave my vocabulary stretching to well written fiction… All in all, a good, basic commentary on the book of Hebrews.
December 27, 2018
Directed more at laypeople than scholars, Albert Mohler has delivered a helpful resource for the study of Hebrews. His exposition isn’t as strong as other works on a similar level, but his pastoral insights are helpful and worth engaging with. A solid, if brief, work that should provide much needed clarity on one of the more difficult books in the New Testament.
April 24, 2019
This was the commentary selected by our elders for the ladies Wednesday morning Bible study this year. It was excellent. Very readable and understandable, yet through and serious as well. I have a couple Hebrews commentaries and this one by Holman, authored by Albert Mohler is by far and away the best. Highly recommended!
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May 21, 2020I loved going through this book. It is not an in-depth commentary on the book of Hebrews, nor is it intended to be. I would label this as a devotional commentary along the lines of Warren Wiersbe's "Be" series. I would recommend this book for those who may be interested in the book of Hebrews, but do not want a detailed commentary.
June 2, 2020
Easy to read commentary
This was an easy to read commentary. I really liked how the chapters began with an outline of the passage. Helpful if you’re teaching. I did find some commentary brief in areas where it seemed more emphasis or detail would have been helpful but, overall a good resource.
This was an easy to read commentary. I really liked how the chapters began with an outline of the passage. Helpful if you’re teaching. I did find some commentary brief in areas where it seemed more emphasis or detail would have been helpful but, overall a good resource.
October 21, 2022
This is a readable commentary on the Hebrew epistle. It isn't scholarly and if you are looking for an in-depth analysis, this isn't the commentary you need. However, if you are looking for one that can be quickly read and maybe provide some decent questions for a Bible study group, you will find enough here to make it a value for your money.
October 20, 2025
Like the other books in this series, I dislike it because it doesn't contain the text of the Bible, so you have to have your Bible with you, and because it doesn't dig very deep. It's very surface. But, it's a great commentary for a first foray into a book or a commentary series, and the insights were good.
June 28, 2018
An excellent commentary for the lay person. I used it daily as I worked through Hebrews in my quiet time. The language isn’t too technical, so it’s easy to understand and short enough to not feel overwhelming. The insights were helpful to understand the many hard passages in Hebrews.
December 20, 2025
Excellent commentary. This is the third commentary I've used in this series and they do a great job of showing the connection of Christ to everything, explaining historical information, and digging deep into cross references and doctrine/theology.
October 10, 2017
I greatly enjoyed this. I read it with my devotional reading and it was very edifying. Can be helpful for research and sermon prep, but a great resource for Bible studies and devotional reading!
June 23, 2020
an easy to read commentary that provides great insights! found the outlines of each chapter at the start extremely helpful. would definitely come back to this whenever i'm reading hebrews.
November 20, 2020
Great companion to our 8 week Bible study of Hebrews. Very thorough but easy to read, this book has many questions to use for reflection and discussion.
July 16, 2021
5000⭐!! So helpful and encouraging!
November 7, 2023
An excellent resource for anyone wanting to dive deep into the book of Hebrews!
July 19, 2024
Concise but helpful commentary, with heavy focus on application and exhortation.
August 16, 2019
This commentary on Hebrews by Dr. Al Mohler provides a helpful and devotional overview of the book of Hebrews. Mohler does not go into the weeds on the some of the most difficult passages in Hebrews, but he does provide clear answers, and clear application questions for meditation, that make this book particularly helpful. Not a resource for scholars, but a good devotional commentary.
June 2, 2025
Excellent book
It was very informative and well.done I appreciated that the author presented the scripture and yet motivated me to read the indicated passages for my self.
It was very informative and well.done I appreciated that the author presented the scripture and yet motivated me to read the indicated passages for my self.
November 5, 2020
We’ve been studying Hebrews for the past 4 weeks at BSF (Bible Study Fellowship). I had never thoroughly studied it before and it was wonderful. Just as an extra side reading, I read another book in the Christ Centered Exposition series. I’m really enjoying this commentary. It’s very reader friendly and understandable.
The overarching theme in Hebrews is the superiority of Jesus Christ. He’s greater than angels, he’s our eternal high priest. His promises are trustworthy and true. Having faith in the unseen realities of God and his promise of eternal salvation.
I highly recommend you read Hebrews. And I recommend this commentary. Also, if you’re looking for a way to study the bible, please check out BSF. They have locations worldwide and there might be one near you!
The overarching theme in Hebrews is the superiority of Jesus Christ. He’s greater than angels, he’s our eternal high priest. His promises are trustworthy and true. Having faith in the unseen realities of God and his promise of eternal salvation.
I highly recommend you read Hebrews. And I recommend this commentary. Also, if you’re looking for a way to study the bible, please check out BSF. They have locations worldwide and there might be one near you!
December 2, 2024
Great exposition on Hebrews. My husband and I enjoyed our weekly devotions. Hebrews is packed with so much information it was nice to have someone break it down for us.
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