Anders Max - Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers: Holman Old Testament Commentary

T o the Lord Jesus Christyou
have given me the privilege of being
called your servant, and you continue
to love me as your child.
Thank you for the breath of life, the
ability to love and understand your
Word, and the passion to see others
get on fire for you. I love you, Lord!

Today's church hungers for Bible teaching, and Bible teachers hunger for resources to guide them in teaching God's Word. The Holman Old Testament Commentary provides the church with the food to feed the spiritually hungry in an easily digestible format. The result: new spiritual vitality that the church can readily use.

Bible teaching should result in new interest in the Scriptures, expanded Bible knowledge, discovery of specific scriptural principles, relevant applications, and exciting living. The unique format of the Holman Old Testament Commentary includes sections to achieve these results for every Old Testament book.

Opening quotations stimulate thinking and lead to an introductory illustration and discussion that draw individuals and study groups into the Word of God. In a Nutshell summarizes the content and teaching of the chapter. Verse-by-verse commentary answers the church's questions rather than raising issues scholars usually admit they cannot adequately solve. Bible principles and specific contemporary applications encourage students to move from Bible to contemporary times. A specific modern illustration then ties application vividly to present life. A brief prayer aids the student to commit his or her daily life to the principles and applications found in the Bible chapter being studied. For those still hungry for more, Deeper Discoveries take the student into a more personal, deeper study of the words, phrases, and themes of God's Word. Finally, a teaching outline provides transitional statements and conclusions along with an outline to assist the teacher in group Bible studies.

It is the editors' prayer that this new resource for local church Bible teaching will enrich the ministry of group, as well as individual, Bible study, and that it will lead God's people truly to be people of the Book, living out what God calls us to be.

I have never written a book of this magnitude, so I owe thanks to many people who have influenced its development. A little of their impact and wisdom is within every page. The writing has been an exciting, transformative experience that would never have been completed without their help and support.

I owe an unbelievable debt of gratitude to Dr. Sam Petitfils because of his theological insights and love for the holy Scriptures. He has probably forgotten more details of biblical history and application than I have yet learned. He has been the encouragement, support, and fuel for this commentary.

To my wife, Nancy, I want to extend my deepest appreciation for her radiant, enduring love and unwavering personal support. She has always been at my side, and I truly love serving with her. And I want to say to my childrenKerry, Scott, and Davidthat I am proud of how God has molded them into godly adults and how they have supported my ministry.

I am grateful to Max Anders and Steve Bond, who expressed confidence in my abilities by asking me to be a part of this commentary series. Thanks to them for challenging me to a higher level of research and writing. Their excellence is an outstanding model to follow.

To David, Gregg, Chris, Ken, Ron, Bill, Gary, Rich and Dennisa big thank you for being men of influence in my life. Their love for Christ, desire to impact the world for their Lord, and passionate belief in the church has been the wind in my sails. Like Barnabas, they have been encouragers and faithful friends to me.

Glen Martin

2002

Twenty volumes designed for Bible study and teaching to enrich the local church and God's people.