Description
In this commentary on Psalms 1-44, readers will find encouragement and inspiration as they encounter the psalmists' passionate pursuit of God.
"Johnston is a pastor who rightly deserves the title 'pastor-scholar,' and his scholarly abilities and studies, as well as his pastoral sensibilities and sensitivities, are on full display in his commentary on the Psalms. As Johnston helps you exegete, illustrate, and apply the heart of the Old Testament in light of the person and work of Christ, I trust that your heart-like the men on the road to Emmaus-will burn within." -Douglas Sean O'Donnell, Senior Lecturer in Biblical Studies and Practical Theology, Queensland Theological College; author, The Beginning and End of Wisdom "While being sensitive to the original historical context of the Psalms as the prayer and songbook of the Jews, Johnston is keenly aware that there is a Christocentric end to which the Psalms point and a Son in whom they find fulfillment. Because of this, Johnston recognizes all the Psalms are messianic, and understood in this way means the Psalms are also the Christian's prayer, song, and life book. Reading this commentary results in thanksgiving and worship. Johnston's excellent commentary is a great addition to the Preaching the Word series. I commend it to you as both an aid to your preaching and as a companion to your devotional reading and praying of the Psalms." -Gregory C. Strand, Director of Biblical Theology and Credentialing, Evangelical Free Church of America "Psalms will be a treasured volume in this series. The original text is taken seriously and the gospel is made clear. In reading it, my own affections for Christ were delightfully energized. Johnston weds his love for God's poetry to his heart, which is so joyfully pledged to God's people." -David R. Helm, Pastor, Holy Trinity Church, Chicago; Chairman, The Charles Simeon Trust "More excellent fodder for sermons from this first rate resource for preachers." -Josh Moody, Senior Pastor, College Church, Wheaton, Illinois; author, Journey to Joy: The Psalms of Ascent
About the Author
James Johnston (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is senior pastor of Camelback Bible Church in Paradise Valley, Arizona. He has led workshops on expository preaching for over fifteen years and is an instructor for the Charles Simeon Trust. He and his wife, Lisa, have four children.
R. Kent Hughes (DMin, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is senior pastor emeritus of College Church in Wheaton, Illinois, and former professor of practical theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Hughes is also a founder of the Charles Simeon Trust, which conducts expository preaching conferences throughout North America and worldwide. He serves as the series editor for the Preaching the Word commentary series and is the author or coauthor of many books. He and his wife, Barbara, live in Spokane, Washington, and have four children and an ever-increasing number of grandchildren.
Book Information
ISBN 9781433533556
Author James Johnston
Format Hardback
Page Count 480
Imprint Crossway Books
Publisher Crossway Books
Weight(grams) 797g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 37mm
