The Bible Speaks Today (IVP)

The editors stress that the volumes in this series are intended to be expositions, not commentaries. The aims are threefold: ‘to expound the biblical text with accuracy, to relate it to contemporary life and to be readable’. Exposition is section by section, and the outlook is evangelical. Some volumes are surprisingly extensive.

Old Testament volumes:

• The Message of Genesis 1–11: The Dawn of Creation, David Atkinson, 1990
• The Message of Genesis 12–50: From Abraham to Joseph, Joyce G. Baldwin, 1986
• The Message of Exodus: The Days of Our Pilgrimage, Alec Motyer, 2005
• The Message of Leviticus: Free to be Holy, Derek Tidball, 2005
• The Message of Numbers: Journey to the Promised Land, Raymond Brown, 2002
• The Message of Deuteronomy: Not by Bread Alone, Raymond Brown, 1993
• The Message of Judges: Grace Abounding, Michael Wilcock, 1992
• The Message of Ruth: The Wings of Refuge, David Atkinson, 1974
• The Message of Samuel: Personalities, Potential, Politics and Power, Mary J. Evans, 2004
• The Message of Chronicles: One Church, One Faith, One Lord, Michael Wilcock, 1987
• The Message of Nehemiah: God’s Servant in a Time of Change, Raymond Brown, 1998
• The Message of Job: Suffering and Grace, David Atkinson, 1991
• The Message of Psalms 1–72: Songs for the People of God, Michael Wilcock, 2001
• The Message of Psalms 73–150: Songs for the People of God, Michael Wilcock, 2001
• The Message of Proverbs: Wisdom for Life, David Atkinson, 1996
• The Message of Ecclesiastes: A Time to Mourn and a Time to Dance, Derek Kidner, 1991
• The Message of the Song of Songs: The Lyrics of Love, Tom Gledhill, 1994
• The Message of Isaiah: On Eagles’ Wings, Barry Webb, 1996
• The Message of Jeremiah: Against Wind and Tide, Derek Kidner, 1987
• The Message of Ezekiel: A New Heart and a New Spirit, Christopher J. H. Wright, 2001
• The Message of Daniel: The Lord is King, Ronald S. Wallace, 1991
• The Message of Hosea: Love to the Loveless, Derek Kidner, 1991
• The Message of Joel, Micah & Habakkuk: Listening to the Voice of God, David Prior, 1998
• The Message of Amos: The Day of the Lion, Alec Motyer, 1974
• The Message of Jonah: Presence in the Storm, Rosemary Nixon, 2003
• The Message of Zechariah: Your Kingdom Come, Barry Webb, 2003

New Testament volumes:

• The Message of Matthew: The Kingdom of Heaven, Michael Green, 2000
• The Message of the Sermon on the Mount: Christian Counter-Culture, John Stott, 1992
• The Message of Mark: The Mystery of Faith, Donald English, 1992
• The Message of Luke: The Saviour of the World, Michael Wilcock, 1998
• The Message of John: Here Is Your King, Bruce Milne, 1993
• The Message of Acts: To the Ends of the Earth, John Stott, 1991
• The Message of Romans: God’s Good News for the World, John Stott, 1994
• The Message of 1 Corinthians: Life in the Local Church, David Prior, 1993
• The Message of 2 Corinthians: Power in Weakness, Paul Barnett, 1999
• The Message of Galatians: Only One Way, John Stott, 1993
• The Message of Ephesians: God’s New Society, John Stott, 1991
• The Message of Philippians: Jesus Our Joy, Alec Motyer, 1997
• The Message of Colossians and Philemon: Fullness and Freedom, Dick Lucas, 1974
• The Message of Thessalonians: Preparing for the Coming Kingdom, John Stott, 1991
• The Message of 1 Timothy and Titus: The Life of the Local Church, John Stott, 1996
• The Message of 2 Timothy: Guard the Gospel, John Stott, 1999
• The Message of Hebrews: Christ above All, Raymond Brown, 1974
• The Message of James: The Tests of Faith, Alec Motyer, 1985
• The Message of 1 Peter: The Way of the Cross, Edmund P. Clowney, 1994
• The Message of 2 Peter and Jude: The Promise of His Coming, Dick Lucas and Christopher Green, 1995
• The Message of John’s Letters: Living in the Love of God, David Jackman, 1982
• The Message of Revelation: I Saw Heaven Opened, Michael Wilcock, 1991

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