Pentateuch: Genesis-Deuteronomy

Warren Wiersbe put out 42 paperback books expounding the Bible. The Bible Exposition Commentary series collects all the books in six handsome maroon volumes. This is one of the best one man homiletical expositions of the Bible that money can buy. Wiersbe explains and applies the text in an easy to understand way. He does a good job of explaining Genesis three, showing how Eve had fallen from God in her mind even before she sampled the forbidden fruit. Wiersbe also shows how the summaries in Genesis (2:4, 6:9, 10:1, etc) neatly separate the book into sections. He also notes that Genesis 1-11 deals with the world while Genesis 12-50 deals primarily with the nation of Israel. Wiersbe also explains the Levitical sacrificial system and how it relates to our Christian experience today. This is a great series to read along with as you have your quiet time with God. It is also helpful for preachers who are looking for something helpful to share from the pulpit. This is the first of six great volumes, and all of them are worth buying. Rev. Marc Axelrod

As a Bible college graduate and youth pastor, I could not do without this commentary set. Wiersbe uses everday illustrations and gives a good explanation of the text. However as with many commentators, some difficult passages are skipped. I think the new testament series is just a step above these.