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1 Samuel: Looking for a Leader (Preaching the Word) Hardcover – November 30, 2014

by John Woodhouse (Author), R. Kent Hughes (Series Editor)
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The Old Testament book of 1 Samuel records the story of three important leaders in Israel’s history: Samuel, Saul, and David. The lives of these flawed men showcase God’s gracious response to ancient Israel’s leadership crisis, offering valuable lessons related to why leaders fail, the impact this failure can have on God's people, and what it means to model godly leadership―even today.

In this accessible commentary, John Woodhouse shows how 1 Samuel reveals the importance of true leadership and the character of the godly leader. More significantly, this volume points forward to Jesus Christ, the fulfillment of God’s promises to his people and the only perfect leader the world has ever known.

Those who preach and teach God's Word will find this an invaluable resource as they seek to help others embrace 1 Samuel's timely message.

Part of the Preaching the Word series.

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“This series resonates with the priorities of the pulpit. No academic aloofness here, but down-to-earth, preacher-to-preacher meat for God’s people.”
―Bryan Chapell, Stated Clerk, Presbyterian Church in America

“The single best resource for faithful Biblical exposition available today. A great boon for genuine reformation!”
―Timothy George, Distinguished Professor of Divinity, Beeson Divinity School, Samford University

“There is a long history of informed, edifying Biblical expositions that have been mightily used of God to shape and strengthen the Church. These volumes admirably fit this tradition.”
―D. A. Carson, Theologian-at-Large, The Gospel Coalition

“Throughout the Christian centuries, working pastors have been proving themselves to be the best of all Bible expositors. Kent Hughes stands in this great tradition, and his exciting expositions uphold it worthily.”
―J. I. Packer, Late Board of Governors’ Professor of Theology, Regent College

“It is a pleasure to commend this series of homiletical commentaries. They fill an enormous vacuum that exists between the practical needs of the pastor/teacher and the critical exegetical depth of most commentaries.”
―Walter C. Kaiser Jr., President Emeritus and Colman M. Mockler Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Old Testament, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

About the Author

John Woodhouse (DPhil, Victoria University of Manchester) served as principal of Moore Theological College in Sydney, Australia, from 2002 to 2013. Previously, he worked in pastoral ministry in a suburb of Sydney. He has published articles in various academic journals and is the author of three volumes in Crossway’s Preaching the Word commentary series.



R. Kent Hughes (DMin, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is senior pastor emeritus of College Church in Wheaton, Illinois, and former professor of practical theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Hughes is also a founder of the Charles Simeon Trust, which conducts expository preaching conferences throughout North America and worldwide. He serves as the series editor for the Preaching the Word commentary series and is the author or coauthor of many books. He and his wife, Barbara, live in Spokane, Washington, and have four children and an ever-increasing number of grandchildren.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1433548844
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Crossway; Redesign edition (November 30, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 672 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781433548840
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1433548840
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.28 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.6 x 9 inches
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    JOHN WOODHOUSE has been the principal of Moore Theological College in Sydney, Australia, since 2002 and previously was in pastoral ministry in a suburban Sydney church. He has a passion for teaching the Bible in a way that helps people understand the various parts of Scripture in light of the center of God's revelation, Jesus.

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    Kent Hughes was in pastoral ministry for 41 years, the last 27 as senior pastor of College Church in Wheaton. He earned his BA from Whittier College (history), an MDiv from Talbot Seminary and a DMin from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He and his wife, Barbara, have four children and 21 grandchildren. He retired from his pulpit ministry at College Church and was given the title Senior Pastor Emeritus in December 2006. He continues to be involved in training pastors biblical exposition and preaching.

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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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent text book
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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.
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