Christian Focus Teaching the Bible Upgrade (9 vols.)

A terrific addition to a wonderful series. When I preach through Numbers this volume will be close at hand.

—Alistair Begg, Senior Pastor, Parkside Church, Chagrin Falls, Ohio

As in his other writings, so in this current study on 1 Kings, Robert Fyall shows himself to be a reliable guide for those exploring the Old Testament. Through a combination of helps, including explanatory comment and probing questions, he enables the reader to engage with the text of Kings, including passages that seem rather dull and mundane. The aim throughout is to provide the tools for the Christian preacher to teach and apply this part of the Word of God to a contemporary congregation; ultimately to proclaim Christ in a responsible manner.

—Iwan Rhys Jones, Director of Postgraduate Studies & Lecturer in Hebrew and Old Testament, Wales Evangelical School of Theology, Bridgend, Wales

The teacher of Ezra needs to do two things well: to understand the historical contours of the book sufficiently to draw hearers into its colorful world, and to see how this somewhat unfamiliar book points to Christ and finds fulfilment in Him. With his characteristic freshness, wit and insight, Adrian serves the Bible teacher admirably in both these tasks. I suspect that his guide will be an indispensable companion and aid for teachers of this rich book for many years to come.

—Jonathan Griffiths, Lead Pastor, The Met, Ottawa, Canada

For those looking for help in preaching and teaching Ruth and Esther here it is. Ash informs, instructs, and inspires as he helps the reader understand the meaning and implications of these two biblical books. Ruth and Esther are a part of Holy Scripture and deserve to be preached and taught to Christian congregations. If you are looking for help in communicating the messages of these books, Ash provides it in a stellar form.

—William F. Cook, professor of New Testament Interpretation, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky

This series of excellent guides aims to help the Bible teacher to observe what is there in the text, and prepare to convey its significance to contemporary hearers. It is like having the guidance of an experienced coach in the wonderful work of rightly handling the word of truth.

—John Woodhouse, retired principal and lecturer in Doctrine and Old Testament, Moore College, Sydney, Australia

Christopher Ash is one of my favorite interpreters of the Old Testament, and this new volume in his series on the psalms only deepens my appreciation for him. Ash carefully but convincingly positions Jesus Christ at the center of the psalms as their main (but not only) subject, showing how each ancient psalm witnesses forward to the sufferings and vindication of that greater Davidic King, and how modern Christ–followers can pray them as we live under his reign.

—Eric Ortlund, professor of Old Testament Studies and Biblical Hebrew, Oak Hill College, London

The task of moving from the text of Scripture to clear and faithful exposition is challenging. This series of excellent guides aims to help the Bible teacher to observe what is there in the text, and prepare to convey its significance to contemporary hearers.

—John Woodhouse, retired principal and lecturer in Doctrine and Old Testament, Moore College, Sydney, Australia

North India desperately needs men and women who will preach and teach the Bible faithfully and PT's Teaching series is of great value in encouraging them to do just that.

—Isaac Shaw, Executive Director, Delhi Bible Institute, New Delhi, India

The need of the hour is Bible knowledge. When knowledge fails, faith fails, and we are shaped instead by cultural forces alien to God. This teaching series, written by skilled and trustworthy students of God's word, helps us to understand the Bible, believe it and obey it. I commend it to all Bible readers, but especially those whose task it is to teach the inspired word of God.

—Peter Jensen, retired Archbishop of Sydney, Sydney, Australia