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“The Pyramid and the Box: The Decision-Making Process in a Local New Testament Church” by Joel Tetreau

~ Bob Hayton ~ 1 Comment

The Pyramid and the Box by Joel TetreauBook Details:
  • Author: Joel Tetreau
  • Category: Church and Ministry
  • Book Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers (2013)
  • Page Count: 212
  • Format: softcover
  • ISBN: 9781620326367
  • List Price: $23.00
  • Rating: Must Read

Blurbs:
“You are holding a great handbook on decision-making for every local church. I commend Joel’s insights into biblical decision-making — here are some profound new insights into how it should be done.”
—Hans Finzel, author of The Top Ten Mistakes Leaders Make

“Joel’s book is both needed and refreshing. It is needed because church leadership needs clear exegetical direction, and it is refreshing because Joel puts truth into usable shoe leather for today’s church.”
—Daniel Davey, President and Professor of Biblical Exposition, Virginia Beach Theological Seminary

“Dr. Tetreau’s approach is theologically rich, exegetically sound, biblically shaped, and eminently practical for both the teaching-shepherd and the people of God in the body of Christ. I have every confidence that his seminal work in this book will benefit multiples of ministries.”
—Doug McLachlan, former President of Central Baptist Theological Seminary, Minneapolis, MN

Overview:
Much has been written on how to do church. Church should be purposeful, simple, deliberate or missional. The building must be inviting and the service disarming. Or the answer might be: we need to major on small groups or a downplayed doctrine. The answers and strategies are as varied as they are plentiful, and the books keep coming as fast as the presses can run. All this attention is not without some merit. There have been some excellent books published and taking time to think through how we do church is certainly time well spent. But of all the books I have seen on the subject of how to do ministry, not a single one is devoted strictly to how decisions should be made in a local church. This important ministry “how to” gets a full Scriptural treatment in Joel Tetreau’s book The Pyramid and the Box: The Decision-Making Process in a Local New Testament Church.

Twenty years of pastoral ministry stand behind this book. It was written in part “to shed light on the destructive power of poor decision-making” (p. xi). The book gets its title from two versions of an “institutional” church: “The Pyramid” illustrates the “power-hungry” pastor, who is like “an Egyptian pharaoh, sitting on top of his own pyramid… his own domain” (p. 8). “The Box” illustrates an institutional church consumed more with its “budget, buildings and reputation” than with its people. With both of these approaches to ministry, churches are “acting like cut-throat corporations” who are “willing to discard families or use up individuals” (p. 9). In contrast, “the family church is willing to ‘sell the farm’ if necessary for the sake of its members” (p. 8).

The book is well designed and carefully laid out with key chapter principles summarized at the beginning of each chapter, and a clear and helpful outline. The book spells out in very practical ways, all the considerations that need to go into decision-making in the context of the local church. After setting the stage for how vital decision-making is, Tetreau presents a biblical theology of decision-making in his first main chapter. Next he examines the different levels of decision-making made by the various members of the church: the decision-making role of the senior pastor, the elders, the deacons, the congregation and then each church member. The book then turns to how to recover from bad decisions and concludes with a summary of the principles that should inform decision-making in the local church.

At the beginning of the book, Tetreau explains that the leadership principles for decision-making that he finds in Scripture “can give concrete help, no matter what form of polity a local church prefers” (p. 12). An honest read of this book will benefit pastors and congregations from a variety of different backgrounds. Tetreau prefers a model with a senior pastor who is the “first among equals” with respect to a plural body of elders. Deacons play a role as well, as does the congregation and its authority. The balance of power and responsibility will vary among different church models: some will not have an elder board, some will not prefer the idea of a senior pastor, but the principles in this book truly will be a benefit to all kinds of churches.

Quotable:
The following excerpt illustrates the problem with “the Pyramid” approach to decision-making.

The pyramid approach places one man at the top of the pyramid. He directs many resources to a project in order to achieve the goals he has in his mind quickly. In some cases, this one man is the senior pastor; in other cases, he is the chairman of the deacon board. IN a few confused situations, these two may fight for the top position within the pyramid, straining the entire structure. In any case, the strict pyramid approach identifies one man as the only person who can make the final decision on just about everything. This leader may become such a CEO that he loses touch with the shepherding side of ministry altogether. These ministries and organizations display very centralized leadership.

The pyramid approach may lead to ecclesiastical demagoguery on the part of the leader. Everyone assumes that all decisions must have one individual’s approval before they can be implemented. Too often, the assumption is that the chairman or the pastor always knows best, even when the item falls outside the leader’s area of expertise. These leaders can display a harsh and unloving demeanor. While a godly leader might be forceful or show strong emotion, he is to have that energy checked by a personal code of conduct and character that is consistent with 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1. (p. 87)

Evaluation:
Tetreau lays out a biblical vision for a vibrant local church ministry with each member playing their part and applying the Scripture to areas where they have decision-making authority. His years of pastoral experience inform and illustrate the work, providing humor and caution, and wisdom. He pieces together helpful quotes and critiques opposing leadership models. And throughout the book, he turns to a careful exegetical focus on the text. The book doesn’t provide all the answers for every question. He doesn’t explore the question of women’s ministry in a church in too great a detail, and his chapter on deacon ministry doesn’t fully address their particular role and how they should or could serve in churches today. But he does take time to address so many other practical areas. He discusses how and when not to defend your self; when it is best to stay in a church and push for growth, and when it is best to leave—and how exactly to go about leaving. His bent toward practical applications brings him to address the “worship-wars” and the problem of emphasizing each and every doctrinal position as being fundamental in nature. He spares no punches in opposing a legalistic spirit that is lurking in some fundamental churches, and tries to push for a focus on discipleship and servant-leadership rather than a ministry-first mindset.

Recommendation:
This book is a handbook for church leaders and a blueprint for a healthy New Testament church. Tetreau’s contribution offers the next generation of church leaders a steady compass from which to chart a sure course for fruitful ministry.

About the Author:
Joel Tetreau (M.Div, Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary; D.Min, Central Baptist Theological Seminary, Minneapolis), is Senior Pastor of Southeast Valley Baptist Church in Gilbert, AZ. He is Regional Coordinator for the Institute for Biblical Leadership (West), and has over twenty years of ministry experience. Joel has taught at the undergraduate and graduate levels and serves on the boards of several parachurch ministries.

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Disclaimer:
This book was provided by the author. The reviewer was under no obligation to offer a positive review.

Book Briefs: “Judges for You” by Tim Keller

~ Bob Hayton

Judges For You by Timothy KellerWhen it comes to Bible study, the English speaking church is truly blessed with a glut of materials. And Bible study helps come in almost every shape and size: simple books with application for laymen, heavy tomes with detailed exegesis of the Greek for scholars, and everything in between. In the God’s Word For You series from The Good Book Company, we find a unique balance. Each book in the series is attractively designed and emphasizes that the book aims to unveil God’s Word for the ordinary reader. The books aim to help believers read the Biblical text, grow in grace as they learn to feed on God’s Word, and also to equip Bible study leaders and various church teachers with a helpful analysis of the text with an eye to application.

Timothy Keller, one of my favorite authors, gives us a gospel-centered look at the book of Judges, in Judges For You. I was repeatedly struck by how applicable the stories in Judges are to the church today. Keller avoids an allegorical reading of the text just as much as he shuns a scholastic handling of it. He sees the Messiah in the types found in Judges, and points out how Judges always leaves us looking for a better king, a better judge, a more complete savior. There is a transition from the entire tribe of Judah fighting for Israel in the first chapters, to the solitary savior, Samson at the end. In every way Christ is the greater David, who fulfills Judges expectation in ways that David, whose story follows on the heels of Judges, never could.

Keller has an eye to challenging aspects of the text for today’s readers. He provides an appendix for how to handle the concept of “holy war” in Scripture. And he purposefully points out how Israel’s common sin of idolatry relates to similar idolatrous sins we find in today’s culture and even in the church. Each chapter includes two sets of discussion questions, and can be broken into two lessons if needed.

I listened to the christianaudio version of this book, and it worked well as a devotional read on the way to and from work each day. The chapters build on each other but can be read individually. The narration at first was hard to adjust to. The reader, Maurice England, has a strong southern drawl, and his accent was distracting at first. Perhaps it was more distracting because it contrasts so sharply with Tim Keller’s voice which I was imagining in my head when listening to the book. In time, the narration grew on me and I warmed up to England’s voice. I also own the hardback book, and notice that there are only a few things you miss out on with the audio-book. There is one big map in the appendix, as well as a couple diagrams which are not in the audio-book. Additionally, the audio-book does not attempt to include the glossary feature of the book (words in gray font in the text are defined in the glossary at the back of the book).

I highly recommend this series, and am looking forward to picking up additional titles. If each is as gospel-focused as this title, the series will be a boon to the church.

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About Book Briefs: Book Briefs are book notes, or short-form book reviews. They are my informed evaluation of a book, but stop short of being a full-length book review.

Sermon Download: We Are the Temple of the Living God

~ Bob Hayton ~ 1 Comment

Recently I had another opportunity to preach on a Sunday morning. I took the opportunity to preach again on the Temple theme in Scripture, using 2 Cor. 6:14-7:1 as my text. I had preached on the Temple before, but this time I wanted to flesh out what it means that the church is the Temple today.

If you don’t have time to listen to the entire sermon (37 minutes), please do look over my notes. May God bless this sermon to all who hear it, for His glory and by His grace.

          Place: The Heights Church, St. Paul
          Date: Feb. 2, 2014
          Title: We Are the Temple of the Living God
          Text: 2 Cor. 6:14-7:1
          Notes: Download PDF
          Audio Link: Click to listen (right click to download)

Bob’s Best Books of 2013

~ Bob Hayton ~ 1 Comment

I’m very late this year in compiling my list of the top books I read or reviewed this past year. We are expecting another baby very soon and I’m busy preparing for our soon arrival. Still I want to post this list of the best books I read or reviewed in 2013, as it will be the fifth year in a row I produce such a post. Better late than never!

The following titles represent the very best of the books I read or reviewed in 2013, with one exception: Greg Beale’s A New Testament Biblical Theology (Baker Academic). Even though I published my review of that title in 2013, I had already put it on last year’s list (as I read the majority of its 1100 pages in 2012). With that important caveat, I want to put forth the following books for your consideration.

Bob’s 10 Best:

Kingdom through Covenant by Stephen Wellum and Peter GentryBest “Theology” book — Kingdom through Covenant: A Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenants by Peter J. Gentry, Stephen J. Wellum (Crossway).  This book was a joy to read. Any work that seriously aims to present a middle road between covenant theology and dispensationalism is intriguing; and this work actually does offer a way through the impasse, in my opinion. While new covenant theology, (or “progressive covenantalism” as the authors prefer) doesn’t answer every question for me, it is a viable alternative in light of what to me are clear deficiencies of both major opposing views. The sweep of this book is grand, and I appreciated the attempt to sketch out the contours of a whole-Bible biblical theology.  The exegetical work provided by Peter Gentry is excellent. No matter where you stand on the question of competing theologies, this book will help in thinking through how your system compares to opposing views. This work will truly advance the conversation and promises to be a must-have volume for years to come. For more on this book, see this excerpt or read Jason DeRouchie’s excellent review of the book. My review is forthcoming.

The Doctrine of Scripture by Jason HarrisHonorable Mention — The Doctrine of Scripture: As It Relates to the Transmission and Preservation of the Text by Jason Harris (InFocus Ministries).  This book has a special place in my heart for a variety of reasons. I was privileged to write the foreword, but the most significant reason that I like this book is its careful treatment of a thorny issue: KJV Onlyism. I spent many years confused by the claims of KJV Onlyism and this book takes us carefully through Scripture’s own statements about inspiration and preservation to show just how wrong-headed the KJV Only movement is. Unlike many books in this vein, this work is irenic and charitable, and manages to disarm the reader by the attention to significant distinctions in KJV Onlyism, not always appreciated by those outside the movement. This book focuses on Scripture’s own doctrine of Scripture, and that focus will be appreciated by those on all sides of the issue.  Read my review for more on this book. Check out my page of resources on the KJV-only debate, as well as my team blog at KJVOnlyDebate.com.

What the Old Testament Authors Really Cared About Best “Commentary & Reference” book — What the Old Testament Authors Really Cared About: A Survey of Jesus’ Bible edited by Jason DeRouchie (Kregel Academic).  This reference work is dear to my heart. I spent several years under the teaching of Jason DeRouchie — not as a college or seminary student, but as a member of his SS class in Bethlehem Baptist Church. The passion Jason has for the things of God is and his love for the Old Testament is contagious. In this work, he brings together other conservative evangelical scholars who share a high regard for the Old Testament and its gospel message. Each chapter gives an overview of one of the books of the Hebrew Bible, in the order of the Hebrew canon. The Christ-centered focus of the book and its aim to be practical and informative for the laymen, make it an attractive resource for churches, small groups, and Sunday Schools. Read my review for more on this book.

Discovering the City of Sodom by Steven Collins and Latayne Scott Best “General Christian Interest” book — Discovering the Lost City of Sodom by Steven Collins and Latayne Scott (Howard Books).  This was a fascinating account of an archaeological discovery that may set the record straight on the biblical city of Sodom. Dr. Collins recounts how his study of the Bible’s account of Sodom, coupled with his intimate acquaintance with the features of the Levant (the archaeological term for Palestine), led him to investigate the north shore of the Dead Sea as the possible location of “the cities of the plain,” chief of which was Sodom. Collins’ discoveries and research paint a compelling picture. What makes it all the more compelling is how it resists fitting neatly into a predetermined chronology, and Collins takes pains to wrestle with the question of the dating of the accounts in Genesis. This was my first audio-book review, and I thoroughly enjoyed the christianaudio production of this book. Read my review for more on this book.

The Christian World of The Hobbit by Devin Brown Honorable Mention — The Christian World of the Hobbit by Devin Brown (Abingdon Press).  I’ve always loved J.R.R. Tolkien, and like many, my introduction to the land of Middle-earth was The Hobbit. In this book, Devin Brown highlights the Christian underpinnings of Tolkien’s work. He finds clues in the text itself that reveal the world-view of Tolkien. The work has a feel almost of a mystery, as Brown includes you in the search for textual clues. And the result is a devotional enjoyment of the true Christian view that Tolkien’s work embodies.  Read my review for more on this book.

Stop Asking Jesus into Your Heart by J.D. Greear Best “Christian Living” book — Stop Asking Jesus into your Heart by J.D. Greear (B&H Publishing).  This is one of the most important books I read last year. I really need to review this title, as it is so helpful. While the title is provocative, the book explores the very real problem of a lack of assurance in young Christians. Part of the problem stems from an overuse of the “ask Jesus into your heart” metaphor, and a less than full understanding of the nature of conversion. Greear has a needed balance on this point, as he doesn’t blast people who still make much of this metaphor. He instead labors to carefully teach and nuance our understanding of the Bible’s teaching on conversion and assurance of salvation. He has an eye out for those harmed by legalism in all its forms, and his book encourages a renewed focus on the gospel and its impact on all of life. For more on this book, see Trevin Wax’s interview of the author. My review is forthcoming.

The Great Evangelical Recession by John S Dickerson Best “Missions & Church Life” book — The Great Evangelical Recession by John S. Dickerson (Baker).  This was one of the more engaging reads. Dickerson takes us on a tour of the future of the church, he explores historical developments and sociological research on the true nature of  our problems. He sees a big recession on the horizon, as a shortage of funds and a smaller, marginalized evangelical church combine to present new challenges to churches. While his view of the problem is based in his experience in journalism, his take on the right blueprint for the Church is drawn from his reflection on the Bible, and experience as a lead pastor. The solution is as simple as discipleship and lay-ministry, but it requires church leaders to be brave enough to rethink their time-honored methods of operation to prepare for the challenges of the 21st century and beyond. Read my review for more on this book.

The First Thanksgiving by Robert Tracy McKenzie Best “Church History & Biography — The First Thanksgiving by Robert Tracy McKenzie (IVP).  I have always loved Thanksgiving, as I am related to John and Priscilla Alden, notable voaygers on The Mayflower. This title provides a fresh look from a Christian historian on the real story of “the first thanksgiving.” His findings are surprising to those who have learned the Sunday School version of the tale. And while the true account may jar those used to the easy version, the author helps us think through how Christians should read and learn from history. The faith of the Pilgrims remains praiseworthy, and our appreciation of the Plymouth colony only grows. I particularly enjoyed learning of other occasions in the colony where God’s hand clearly was at work in a wonderful way. Read my review for more on this book.

Anselm of Canterbury by Simonetta Carr (Christian Biographies for Young Readers)Best “Childrens & Family” book — Anselm of Canterbury by Simonetta Carr (Reformation Heritage).  This is another beautiful book highlighting the life story of an important figure from church history. I enjoyed learning more of the life and teaching of St. Anselm. His explication of the substitutionary view of the atonement continues to make an important contribution to theology today. This book will encourage your children to appreciate history, and see themselves in a long line of Christians down through the ages. Read my review for more on this book.

Blood and Bone by Don HoeselBest “Fiction” book — Blood and Bone by Don Hoesel (Bethany House).  The Elisha’s Bones series from Don Hoesel came to a thrilling conclusion with this title. In a similar vein as A Skeleton in God’s Closet from Paul Maier, this series follows the adventures of an archaeologist who is running headlong into an encounter with the power of God. This book is fast-paced and wide-ranging. And the finale is satisfying yet unpredictable. If you haven’t picked up any of the books in this trilogy, be sure to carve out enough time in your schedule when you do, as you’ll want to do little else than devour these fantastic stories.  Read my review for more on this book.

All the Rest:

In 2013, I reviewed 28 books — bringing the total of my book and media reviews to 167 from more than 35 different publishers. You can see all my reviews listed here. I also finished 52 books, and you can see that list at Goodreads.

For my previous “Bob’s Best Books” lists, see below.

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“What the Old Testament Authors Really Cared About: A Survey of Jesus’ Bible” edited by Jason DeRouchie

~ Bob Hayton ~ 1 Comment

What the Old Testament Authors Really Cared AboutBook Details:
  • Editor: Jason S. DeRouchie
  • Category: Biblical Theology
  • Book Publisher: Kregel Academic (2013)
  • Page Count: 490
  • Format: hardback
  • ISBN: 9780825425912
  • List Price: $45.99
  • Rating: Must Read

Blurbs:
“How could I not enjoy a book in which the editor says ‘is designed as a springboard for delight in God—the supreme Savior, Sovereign, and Satisfier of the world’? Jason DeRouchie has a sure hand when it comes to guiding a team of scholars. The aroma of his God-centered, Christ-exalting commitments permeate this survey…I would happily put this in the hand of every church member.”
—John Piper, former pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Minneapolis; Founder and Teacher at DesiringGod.org

“Finally! An introduction to the only Bible Jesus had that tries to makes sense of each book by highlighting its life-giving message. This volume is invitingly organized and composed, and delightfully illustrated.”
—Daniel I. Block, Gunther H. Knoedler Professor of Old Testament, Wheaton College

“No ordinary survey! This clear, concise, and easy-to-understand text will help church folks and serious students alike grasp the contribution of the Old Testament to the Bible as a single text with a unified plot structure that finds ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ. Beautiful pictures and helpful diagrams aid communication in a powerful way. I heartily recommend it!”
—Peter J. Gentry, Professor of Old Testament Interpretation, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Overview:
In What the Old Testament Authors Really Cared About: A Survey of Jesus’ Bible, Jason DeRouchie brings together 16 other evangelical OT scholars to produce a truly one-of-a-kind resource. Rather than being a work by scholars for scholars, this is a work for the Church. The Old Testament is expounded and analyzed from the perspective of the cross of Christ, and the result is an unpacking of the Gospel in the Old Testament. Today’s believers are provided a practical approach to reading and studying the Old Testament. And as the authors remind us, the Old Testament was the Bible of Jesus and the early Church.

The book surveys each of the 24 books of the Old Testament — 24 books according to the Hebrew numbering, that is. And the Hebrew order of the books of the Old Testament is the order the contributors to this volume follow. Each chapter gives a brief introduction as to the setting and author of that Hebrew book and then focuses on a discussion of the book’s major themes with particular regard to how it fits into the overall canonical structure. Jason DeRouchie provides introductions to each of the major sections of the Hebrew Bible: the Torah (or Law), the Prophets, and the Writings, as well as an overview of the entire Old Testament. Throughout the volume, there are beautiful, full-color photos of scenes from the Holy Land. Additionally, there are countless charts and tables on helpful subjects relating to the material covered. Memory verses and suggestions for additional reading round out each chapter. The KINGDOM Bible reading plan is also included as an appendix and will help readers in continuing to read through and appreciate the Hebrew Bible in the canonical order this book stresses.

Quotable:
The following excerpt from the chapter on Exodus gives a flavor of the particular approach of this work.

“God’s powerful deeds against Egypt are commonly called ‘plagues’ (cf. 8:2; 9:3, 14; 11:1). As a series, however, the acts are introduced as ‘miracles’ (4:21) and ‘signs and wonders’ (7:3) — terms used more frequently than ‘plagues’ (8:23; 10:1, 2; 11:9, 10; cf. 7:9). The broader designation ‘signs’ more appropriately highlights the intent of these acts: Yahweh was working for his own glory, which included judgement (connoted by ‘plagues’) but went beyond it. This also helps the Bible reader see the connections between the ‘signs’ of the exodus and the ‘signs’ of Jesus, particularly in the Gospel of John (cf. John 2:11, 18, 23; 3:2; 4:48, 54; 6:2, 14, 26, 30; 7:31; 9:16; 10:41; 11:47; 12:18, 37; 20:30)….

“The exodus is to the Old Testament what the cross-resurrection event is to the New Testament. In each case, the great redemptive act (exodus/cross) produces the covenant community of God’s people (Israel/church) who are called to serve God and his universal mission. The importance of the exodus is signaled by its constant reference throughout the Old Testament, to motivate covenant fidelity (Exod. 19:4; 20:1), to establish national identity and self-consciousness (e.g. Josh. 2:9-11; Judg. 6:8-13; 1 Sam. 12:6-8; 1 Kings 8:51; Neh. 9:9; 2 Chon. 7:22), to inspire prophetic judgment and hope (e.g., Jer. 7:21-24; 11:1-18; 16:14-21; 34:13; Ezek. 37:24-28; Hos. 11:1), and to produce personal praise and confession (e.g., Pss. 77:14-20; 78:12-55; 80:8; 106:7-14; 114; 136:10–22). In short, the rest of the Old Testament can only be understood in light of the significance of the exodus.” (p. 87, 89)

See also this excerpt from Kregel.com.

Evaluation:
This is a very readable and engaging work. The full-color illustrations, charts, maps and graphs will engross the reader. The material presented is merely a survey and so it would make for a great resource for an adult Sunday School class or a Bible Institute course. The Hebrew terms are transliterated and the discussion for the most part stays at a high level. That being said, the discussion focuses on the Messianic nature of the Hebrew Bible and how it all points to Christ. Pastors and teachers will detect a non-dispensational approach that doesn’t overtly teach any one system of eschatology (it leans to a new covenant theology approach, specifically recommending Kingdom through Covenant by Wellum and Gentry a few times). It could be used with prudence by churches from a wide spectrum of positions, yet is firmly evangelical and unflinching in its stance for biblical inerrancy. Some of the discussions about authorship and date will open the reader to some of the challenges of OT scholarship, but much is not said that could be. The balance it achieves is probably right for the purposes the book aims to serve.

The Christological focus of the book and its emphasis on how the Old Testament fits together to point to Christ, makes it most helpful for average readers, and yet it manages to avoid an allegorizing approach to the OT. The authors clearly care about the OT in its own right, and yet make the connections where textually warranted, between the themes and types in the Old Testament and the anti-types and fulfillment in the New Testament. I was disappointed to see a Christ-centered interpretive approach to the Song of Songs was not followed, and that stands as proof that this book is not a free-for-all when it comes to interpretive approach. The book is text-grounded and yet gospel-saturated. The sidebars and graphs are quite useful and the pointers for additional study will help the busy pastor.

Recommendation:
Having met Jason DeRouchie and sat in his adult Sunday School class I could feel his passion for the gospel in the Old Testament oozing out of this volume. I am eager to find ways to use it in adult SS settings in my church too. I highly recommend this work, it will reignite a love for the Old Testament and a fuller appreciation for the beauty of the suffering servant and prophesied King, Jesus the Christ.

About the Editor:
Jason S. DeRouchie (MDiv, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is associate professor of Old Testament at Bethlehem College and Seminary. He is passionate about helping Christians exalt Christ and treasure the hope of the gospel from the Old Testament. He is the author of numerous publications, including A Modern Grammar for Biblical Hebrew (coauthored with Duane A. Garrett). Learn more about Jason on his faculty page here.

Where to Buy:
  • Westminster Bookstore
  • Amazon
  • Christianbook.com
  • Direct from Kregel

Disclaimer:
This book was provided by Kregel Academic. The reviewer was under no obligation to offer a positive review.