Ruth, Esther

A new commentary for today's world The Story of God Bible Commentary explains and illuminates each passage of Scripture in light of the Bible's grand story. Its story-centric approach is ideal for pastors students Sunday school teachers and laypeople alike. Three easy-to-use sections designed to help readers live out God's story: - LISTEN to the Story: Includes complete NIV text with references to other texts at work in each passage encouraging the reader to hear it within the Bible's grand story - EXPLAIN the Story: Explores and illuminates each text as embedded in its canonical and historical setting - LIVE the Story: Reflects on how each text can be lived today and includes contemporary stories and illustrations to aid preachers teachers and students Praise for SGBC: Opens up the biblical story in ways that move us to act." - Darrell L. Bock "It makes the text sing and helps us hear the story afresh." - John Ortberg "This commentary breaks new ground." - Craig L. Blomberg "