1 Samuel: Looking for a Leader (Preaching the Word)

I’m a former pastor (and current writer), and wanted to commend these fine works on 1-2 Samuel…masterful stuff! I’ve been promoting both of these books to just about everyone I know.Our pastors attended the Basic Conference at Alistair Begg’s church last year and when I asked them what was the best part, they said John Woodhouse!I listened to his talk on Romans1 and 2 Kings and was so impressed that I went out the same day and bought both commentaries. Learning a ton! I’m just finishing 2 Samuel and may start them both again. Superb stuff!

I just got this volume, and have only finished one third of it, but since there are no reviews, I thought I ought to post one even before finishing this WONDERFUL book. Already, I am hoping for a volume on II Samuel to be out soon. This volume is 550 pages without endnotes, but reads readily and is written in a warm conversational tone. This book is filled with valuable insights into many of the familiar Bible characters, which after you have read it, you realize you didn't know as well as you thought you did. It filled me with new admiration for some, explained longstanding puzzlements regarding others, and in general elevated my understanding of I Samuel significantly. I highly recommend it for thirsty Bibliophiles. Thank you, John Woodhouse!

I am in the process of preaching through 1 & 2 Samuel. Woodhouse's comments are very helpful. For each of his sections he comes up with a theme, often taken from a New Testament verse. In his comments he then shows how the story from 1 Samuel illustrates that theme. These are very practical lessons. Occasionally I think he is off base with some of his comments, but generally I believe he is right on target. His comments have definitely helped to improve my sermons.

I love this series and will certainly find this book useful.

I have loved the entire series of commentaries from the Preaching the Word series. They are put into 'sermon' style and are very readable. It is not usually a deeply critical examination of the text, so get a critical commentary to go with it!

While this is a helpful book, it does not provide as much detail as I was hoping to find. The lay person would find this enjoyable. For an in depth study look elsewhere.

Everything as stated and arrived in timely fashion, thank you.

Clear, insightful, contextualised gospel orientated gold! Accessible to layman but rigorous enough for scholarly debate. If you only buy 1 book on 1 Samuel, go no further.

Fantastic commentary, combines faithful scholarship, clear exposition and easy read.

Tremendous foundational stuff - worth every minute of listening.

Brought as a book to assist with my degree in Theology.John Woodhouse goes into great depths unpacking 1 Samuel and applying it to church leadership.Found this book most helpful as I progressed through the module this was needed for.