Joel B. Green, Thomas G. Long, Luke A. Powery and Cynthia L. Rigby, editors
WJK Press, 400 pages
What a marvelous commentary that will go right alongside the popular “Feasting on the Word” series! The nine volumes belong on the pastor’s shelf. Why? Because preaching is crucial to the life of the church, always and especially in turbulent times. A wide variety of teachers, preachers and scholars bring the depth of the Scriptures into conversation and connection with both Word and world. The biblical texts for each Sunday are interpreted within the context of the whole canon as well as the world to which they speak. The preacher looking for a path forward that takes both Word and world seriously will find skilled companions in this collection. Imagine being in a lively seminar each week! What’s even better is an added feature of the commentary connecting the Psalms with Scripture and weekly worship. As Barbara Brown Taylor said, “there are diamonds to be discovered each week.” That is the preacher’s task and the companions here will provide “more shovels” to help you discover those glittering diamonds buried in the text. Once discovered, you will share them with a world desperately waiting for them.
