Exalting Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount

Christ-Centered Exposition

by Daniel L. Akin, Holman Reference

Exalting Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount 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 the Sermon on the Mount is Daniel L. Akin.

Genres: Christian

171 pages, Paperback

Published September 1, 2019

Reviews

[Robert Sutherland · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short but solid commentary. It quotes from multiple sources but relies very heavily on a two. The outline is excellent, the material is accessible to a layman, and it is good for personal study or for a reference for teaching. I wouldn't make it my only commentary for a sermon/teaching series, but it is a great addition to help increase your understanding and appreciation for the Sermon on the Mount.

[Lucas Shryock · Rating 5 out of 5]

A brilliant exegetical dissection of The Sermon on the Mount. I learned a lot about these three chapters in Matthew while reading this commentary. Daniel Akin does a very good job of using a lot of different New Testament, theologians and scholars to help support a different responses and commentary statements in this book. I hope to continue to read more of his commentaries in the future.

[Jonathan Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have enjoyed this series of commentaries. They have depth but are very accessible. I appreciate the intros and conclusions as they help me get my mind around how this could be preached. Each chapter has a main idea, outline and discussion questions. All very useful. Recommended

[Richard LeMons · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is another book in the "Exalting Jesus" commentary series with David Platt, Danny Akin, and Tony Merida as the series editors. This commentary is on par with the others in the series. Calling or classifying this book as a commentary is generous at best. It reads more like a devotional book on the Sermon on the Mount. I would imagine this book, like the others, is nothing more than sermons/messages that have been transcribed.

This is a wonderful devotional on the Sermon on the Mount. It is a weak commentary. If you are looking for something in-depth on the longest recorded sermon taught by Jesus, then you will need to look elsewhere.

[Timothy Horton · Rating 3 out of 5]

I purchased this commentary to use for research on the Sermon on the Mount.

The commentary spends a lot of time on personal and contemporary application of the Sermon on the Mount, but does not spend a lot of time explaining how to interpret the text.

For that reason, I think this would be an excellent resource for a group study. It doesn't offer much to someone seeking to understand the context and exegetical concerns pertaining to the Sermon on the Mount.

[Michael · Rating 4 out of 5]

Akin presents a wonderful and concise commentary on Jesus' sermon on the mount in Matthew 5-7. This is an incredible help for pastors preaching on this passage and trying to determine how to break it up and how to outline certain passages. Really enjoyed it.

[Rod Innis · Rating 5 out of 5]

This a very helpful commentary on the Sermon on the Mount. I recommend it.