Dig Deeper into 1 & 2 Kings

'While there are many fine commentaries on every book of the Bible, most of these are written for students, scholars and pastors. Surprisingly, few commentaries are written for ordinary Christians. That's why I am happy to commend this volume on 1 and 2 Kings. The content is clear and accessible, and focused on the concerns and questions that thoughtful Christians often have. No doubt men and women of all ages in our churches will benefit from this careful exposition and from the others like it in this series.' -- Kevin DeYoung, Senior Pastor of Christ Covenant Church, Matthews, North Carolina, and Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte, North Carolina 'This book is a wonderful resource for those of us who want to know more about these pivotal books in the Old Testament. The authors write of ""unearthing Bible treasure"", and that is precisely what Andrew and Alasdair do as they carefully and forensically unpack 1 and 2 Kings for us. We are invited to study deeply, to join the authors in a growing understanding of God's sovereignty and his purposes. At the same time, this book is a serious, reverential and detailed exploration of Scripture, and also highly readable, at times even funny. I fully recommend it!' -- Tim Farron, MP and author of A Mucky Business 'Good kings. Bad kings. Elijah and Elisha. Divided kingdom. Exile. These are the stories that make up 1 and 2 Kings, which can be fascinating to read but rather difficult to understand, interpret and apply. In Dig Deeper into 1 and 2 Kings, Andrew Sach and Alasdair Henderson present these stories with good humour and clarity, while also drawing out profound truths and making stunning connections to the whole of the Bible's story. This book will be my number-one recommendation for individuals or groups wanting to study these important books of the Bible.' -- Nancy Guthrie, author of the Bible study series, Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament 'This book is not just ""another Old Testament commentary"". Trust me! The sermons I heard Andrew Sach preach on 1 and 2 Kings whetted my appetite for this book - and I have not been disappointed. Here is a commentary that not only makes you appreciate the Old Testament as it was intended to be understood by the original recipients, but also shows its abiding relevance with many light-bulb moments that leave you eager to preach 1 and 2 Kings as God's message to Christ's Church today.' -- Conrad Mbewe, pastor of Kabwata Baptist Church and founding Chancellor of the African Christian University, Lusaka, Zambia 'This is another gem in the excellent Dig Deeper series. Seriousness about and close attention to the text of 1 and 2 Kings encourage and enable a richer understanding of these books. The authors help the reader of 1 and 2 Kings to work hard and to appreciate the unfolding story of God's wider purposes in the world. They allow God's revelation in these books to amplify our understanding of God's grace, salvation and judgement in the work of Christ. This book and this series are a great resource for churches.' -- William Taylor, Rector of St Helen's Bishopsgate 'Many thoughtful Bible readers long for help and guidance in reading the Bible more thoughtfully. Dig Deeper into 1 and 2 Kings is a helpful, clear and practical guide to doing just that. The authors show-by-doing how asking pertinent questions (here called ""tools"") of the text under consideration enables the reader to pay closer attention to meaningful aspects of that text. Bible readers from beginners to old hands will be helped to ""dig deeper"", and so to discover more of the riches of God’s wonderful word.' -- John Woodhouse, former Principal, Moore Theological College, Sydney, and author of 1 Kings: Power, Politics and the Hope of the World