FOCUSed15 Christian Podcast – Season 3 – Episode 11

Though certainly not absolutely necessary for Bible study, having access to commentaries when you are studying a passage of Scripture can be super-helpful. However, if you’ve been down the commentary aisle at a bookstore, or searched Amazon for one … it can be pretty overwhelming to know which to chose. We’re here to help! Listen in to this 15 minute episode for answers to your question, “Which type of commentary should I use?!”

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT:

• How to select a commentary to match your skill level
• The importance of understanding the goals behind the publisher of every book, and who their target audience is
• Clues you can find from the back of the book that will help you know if it is a good selection for you
• How looking up theological “hot spots” can help you determine if that author is theologically sound
• The importance of asking your pastor and/or leaders in your church that you can trust for commentary
• How to think out of the box when it comes to finding help on a passage
• The best bang for your buck when it comes to investing in commentary
• Why it’s a bad idea to buy a full set of commentaries

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Links below may include affiliate links. At no additional cost to you, I receive a small portion of your purchase. Thanks!

• Christ Centered Expositional Commentary series – We love this series! It is geared toward the pastor BUT I (Katie) find it very readable, relatable, and helpful!
• BestCommentaries.com
• PreceptAustin.org
• Matthew Henry Commentary
• Chris’ Sermons
  • Grand Island Baptist
  • Pioneer Baptist
• The Village Church Sermons
• Desiring God Sermons
• The Girlfriend’s Guide to the Bible Series – Stacey Thacker
  • Is Jesus Worth It? – Hebrews
  • When Grace Walks In -Ephesians
• New American Commentary Series

ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED RESOURCES:

• ESV Study Bible A great resource for any book of the Bible. Includes all the basic info you would need to know about a book (author, audience, aim) and more.

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