Exalting Jesus in Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary | CCE)
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Overview
Exalting Jesus in Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi is part of the Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary series. This series affirms that the Bible is a Christ-centered book, containing a unified story of redemptive history of which Jesus is the hero. It’s presented as sermons, 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 series is projected to be 48 volumes.
- Seeks to display exegetical accuracy
- Offers helpful illustrations and theologically-driven applications
- Provides a commentary that busy pastors can use for weekly preparation of biblically faithful and gospel-saturated sermons
Top Highlights
“Like the priests of Malachi’s day, the Israelites were substantively more interested in what they could gain than they were in obeying God’s commands. The chief objection to obeying God’s commands was the cost involved in doing so. During Jesus’ life, He would again clarify for us that the cost of following Him was significant: ‘Then He said to them all, ‘If anyone wants to come with Me, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow Me’ ’ (Luke 9:23).” (Haggai 1:3–4)
“God’s love for Israel should not be left to speculation. He pointed the people to a historical event to prove His love: the people of God had been brought back from Babylonian captivity while the land of Edom remained in perpetual ruin.” (Malachi 1:3–5)
“What Haggai desired for the people of Israel was a changed heart that would lead to changed behavior. He desired to see them prioritize God and His commands over and above all other concerns.” (Haggai 1:2)
“They were disobedient because they had chosen to love themselves more than they loved Him. Ultimately this is an example of idol worship, with themselves at the center of their worship.” (Haggai 1:3–4)
“In the OT relationship always precedes requirement” (Malachi 1:2a)