Herschel Hobbs Commentary: Bible Studies for Life, Summer 2018

This quarter’s Study Themes are: Why Are We Here? Young children are well known for their inquisitive natures, constantly asking, “Why?” Parents know those questions sometimes feel like a constant barrage, but even though it can be exasperating, parents want their children to be inquisitive and learn. As adults, we would do well to keep asking “why” questions. Too many adults sink into a futile attitude that life is “just the way it is.” But why is life the way it is—and can we do anything about it? God’s Word provides answers—and with those answers comes hope and purpose. SPECIAL FOCUS SESSION Tithing: An Obedient Response to a Gracious God Nehemiah: Building a Life of Service Following Christ is a life of ministry and service. This is a call for all believers, not just pastors and church leaders. But what does that look like? How specifically do I serve? How do I practically carry out that ministry? The Old Testament leader Nehemiah has given us a great example of what serving looks like. He started a task, continually prayed and depended on God, and saw it through to completion, giving us a pattern for our own lives of service and ministry. The Herschel Hobbs Commentary is designed for group leaders and group members who desire a more extensive exposition of the Bible passages in LifeWay’s Bible Studies for Life series. Based on the King James Version of the Bible, The Herschel Hobbs Commentary can be used with all major modern English translations.