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Exalting Jesus in Matthew (Volume 2) (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary) Paperback – September 1, 2013

by David Platt (Author)
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Edited by David Platt, Daniel L. Akin, and Tony Merida, this new commentary series, projected to be 48 volumes, takes a Christcentered approach to expositing each book of the Bible.

Rather than a verse-by-verse approach, the authors have crafted chapters that explain and apply key passages in their assigned Bible books. Readers will learn to see Christ in all aspects of Scripture, and they will be encouraged by the devotional nature of each exposition.

Exalting Jesus in Matthew is the second volume in the series and is solely authored by Platt (best-selling author of Radical). Other projected contributors to the series include notable authors such as Russell D. Moore, Al Mohler, Matt Chandler, Francis Chan, Mark Dever, and others.
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God’s Word, Your Guide

Augustine said, “Where Scripture speaks, God speaks.” The Christ-Centered Exposition authors agree. We believe the Word is God-breathed, authoritative and timeless, so we strive to handle text carefully and accurately. This devotional-style commentary series provides pastors with a practical application of God’s written word, exalting Jesus as the hero of every book.

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David Platt serves as Lead Pastor of McLean Bible Church in Washington D.C. He is the founder and chairman of Radical, an international ministry that serves the church for the cause of Christ—to glorify God by making disciples and multiplying churches among all nations. He holds a Ph.D. from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and is the author of Radical, Radical Together, Follow Me, Counter Culture, and Something Needs to Change.

Dr. Daniel L. Akin

Dr. Daniel L. Akin is the president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina. He holds a Ph.D. in Humanities from the University of Texas at Arlington and is the author or editor of numerous books and Bible commentaries including Theology for the Church and the New American Commentary on 1, 2, and 3 John.

Dr. Tony Merida

Dr. Tony Merida is lead pastor of Imago Dei Church in Raleigh, North Carolina. He earned a Ph.D. in preaching from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and serves as Associate Professor of Preaching at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. His books include Faithful Preaching and Orphanology.

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Confidence in the truth and power of God’s written Word should prompt pastors and teachers not only to say worthy things about the Bible, but also to preach and teach with faithfulness from the Bible. The Christ-Centered Exposition series helps us to do just that. Theologically rock solid, this series is a clear, practical, and useful guide to the kind of biblical exposition that will please the Lord and build up his church.
 
Timothy George
Founding dean of Beeson Divinity School of Samford University and general editor of the Reformation Commentary on Scripture
 
 
There is nothing more helpful to a pastor than resources that are biblically faithful and pastorally applicable.  The Christ-Centered Exposition series hits the bull’s eye. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to understand the Scripture in its context in order to apply it in real life. 
 
Darrin Patrick
Lead pastor of The Journey, St. Louis, and co-author of For the City


David Platt, Tony Akin, and Tony Merida have launched a series that will give a rising generation of pastors a tremendous resource for seeing how all the Scriptures prepare for and proclaim the ministry of Christ. The pastoral focus, the preaching tools and the redemptive insights make this a series of immediate use and great aid to pastors who want to equip their people to serve the Lord in the joyous power of the gospel – rather than in the vain pressures of servile dread or slavish fear.
 
Bryan Chapell
President Emeritus, Covenant Seminary and Pastor, Grace Presbyterian Church

It's one thing to know Bible stories; it's another to know the story of the Bible. It's one thing to be aware of the story's many heroes; it's another to have met the Hero himself. From the Old Testament that anticipates him, to the Gospels that manifest him, to the Book of Acts that proclaims him, to the Epistles that explain him, and to the Book of Revelation that tells of him coming again, your Bible is about Jesus. That's why I love the vision of the Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary series. It models for preachers and teachers how to proclaim—with pastoral focus and exegetical care—the beauty of the gospel from every page of Scripture.

Matt Smethurst
Associate Editor for The Gospel Coalition

Few things are more important for faithful biblical interpretation than reading Scripture in light of its master narrative. The Christ-Centered Exposition series aims to do just that.  In a postmodern age, these commentaries provide pastors and lay people an invaluable resource that is unswervingly committed to the authority of Scripture and the centrality of the Gospel in the Bible’s storyline.

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About the Author

David Platt serves as Lead Pastor of McLean Bible Church in Washington D.C. He is the founder and chairman of Radical, an international ministry that serves the church for the cause of Christ—to glorify God by making disciples and multiplying churches among all nations. He holds a Ph.D. from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and is the author of Radical, Radical Together, Follow Me, Counter Culture,and Something Needs to Change.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Holman Bible Publishers; 8.2.2013 edition (September 1, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0805496440
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0805496444
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.93 x 8.3 inches
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Tony Merida is the founding pastor of Imago Dei Church in Raleigh, N.C, and is the Vice President of Planter Development for Send Network. He also serves as a Board member for The Gospel Coalition. Tony has written several books including, The Christ-Centered Expositor, Love Your Church, and multiple volumes in the Christ-Centered Exposition commentary series. He’s happily married to Kimberly, and they have five children.

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Tim Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars The Hero of Our Story
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Like other volumes in this series, “Exalting Jesus in Matthew” is easy-to-understand, energizing and evangelical. This series is based on the belief that the Bible contains “a unified story…of which Jesus is the hero.” This volume covers the part of the story in which Prince Jesus, the hero, appears. It does a solid job, and is seasoned with apt quotations. Here is a sampling of parts that stood out to me. “Jesus refused to exchange the end-time exaltation by the Father for a right-now exaltation of a snake” (Russell Moore). “Nothing, in fact, has done more harm to Christianity than the practice of filling the ranks of Christ’s army with every volunteer who is willing to make a little profession” (J.C. Ryle). “Don’t you know, young man, that from every town and every village and every hamlet in England, wherever it may be, there is a road that leads to London?... So from every text in scripture there is a road towards the great metropolis, Christ” (Charles Spurgeon). “Before we can begin to see the cross as something done for us (leading us to faith and worship), we have to see it as something done by us (leading to repentance)” (John Stott).
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Refreshing and Edifying Balance
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2016
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I just received my copy, opened it up to the passage I am preaching next, and found myself reading with great joy. This work is wonderfully balanced with scholarship and pastoral exegesis. I found myself not only preparing for my next sermon, but being fed personally as I read. If you already have technical commentaries full of overwhelming 10 page explanations for each passage, add this to your collection for a breath of fresh air and very practical sermon help.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very Extensive!
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2018
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One of the most extensive studies I've seen and done in a while. Each lesson is formatted perfectly for anyone learning on their own, group study, or even pastors prepping for future messages. I'm excited to continue this study and continue the Exposition series. I've already gotten a few others for other group studies!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great study aid
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2014
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I bought this as a new way to "read through the Bible." I really like this book. Its written in an easy to read style. I can see that it would be a great tool for a pastor or teacher in preparing a lesson but for me its a great tool for my own learning side by side with the Bible. I hope to buy the rest of this series.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Christ centered. Easy to read and understand.
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Commentary is clear and easy to read. Is Christ centered and is definitely a good addition to help with Bible study
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5.0 out of 5 stars A incredible study aide
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What more can be I say; this is a great study aide.
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Stan Obenhaus
4.0 out of 5 stars Sermon on the Mount Alert
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2018
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I must begin this review with an alert to prospective purchasers of this commentary: It gives only an overview of the Sermon on the Mount. This was a disappointed to me. After poking around on the internet I discovered that the publishers plan to release a separate commentary devoted entirely to the Sermon on the Mount. But that fact isn't explained in this commentary.

While Platt provides a great deal of very helpful historical and cultural context, he comes up short on occasion. The destruction of Jerusalem as judgment upon the nation of Israel looms large in most of the Jesus' warnings. For example Platt ignores this context in his exposition of the parable of the great feast (22:1-14). In other discourses when Jesus describes judgment as weeping and gnashing of teeth (8:12) or as fire (13:38ff, 47ff), he again fails to consider that the destruction of Jerusalem may be in mind. In my opinion that context is important.

My criticism above does not prevent me from recommending this commentary. It is sound and well-written. It is Christ-centered, kingdom-centered and grace filled. Platt's exposition is approachable and his applications are relevant for Christians today.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The King
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2015
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In a very logical and well organized way, The theme of Matthew was laid out. This study caused me to truly look at Jesus as King with authority over all things and whether I am truly allowing Him to be my King.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Value Resource
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Does what it says on the can, conservative evangelical exposition of the text with some great outlines for preaching and questions for bible study; I'm on my second copy, as I gave the first away. I'm using it alongside Matt Woodley's 'God with Us' (which I ordered at the same time) and Craig Blomberg's contribution to the 'Commentary on the NT use of the OT' edited by Beale and Carson, which is always off my shelf being used. If I had to choose between Platt and Woodley I'd go for Platt as a resource and Woodley as a devotional read. If you want it quickly and budget's an issue Platt is noticeably cheaper and arrived promptly, whilst Woodley took the best part of three months to arrive.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Quotations are mostly from Reformed pastors
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This book is great for devotional use, or even for preaching content. However, there are way too many quotes by John MacArthur and J.C Ryle. Although their points may be homiletically helpful, these people should not be quoted for historical/cultural information, as they are not educated in such fields. Use of these authors also reveals a Reformed bias.
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