This is a trilogy of short books brought together under one cover. Personally I thought this book began well but as it progressed lost its vitality. As an introduction to biblical exegesis the first book Understanding God’s Word was well written and contained all the basic tools for the preparation of a sermon or Bible Study. Although the book Expounding God’s Word contains some helpful hints on preparing sermons and talks, its methodology is somewhat dated. Furthermore, the occasional use of exclusive language grated with my belief that God uses women as well as men in delivering His word in the variety of settings covered by Stibbs. The Trilogy concludes with a section on Obeying God’s Word. This is the weakest section of the Trilogy. Having spent time exploring how the Bible can be understood in greater depth I felt that Stibbs failed to explore the complexity and difficulties that human beings face when their desire is to be faithful to the essence of God’s word. Finally, would I recommend this trilogy? The answer is yes and no. I wholeheartedly recommend the first section, suggest reading the second alongside some more contemporary writers on homiletics and reject the third section in favour of a more developed work on Christian discipleship.

This is a trilogy of short books brought together under one cover. Personally I thought this book began well but as it progressed lost its vitality. As an introduction to biblical exegesis the first book Understanding God’s Word was well written and contained all the basic tools for the preparation of a sermon or Bible Study. Although the book Expounding God’s Word contains some helpful hints on preparing sermons and talks, its methodology is somewhat dated. Furthermore, the occasional use of exclusive language grated with my belief that God uses women as well as men in delivering His word in the variety of settings covered by Stibbs. The Trilogy concludes with a section on Obeying God’s Word. This is the weakest section of the Trilogy. Having spent time exploring how the Bible can be understood in greater depth I felt that Stibbs failed to explore the complexity and difficulties that human beings face when their desire is to be faithful to the essence of God’s word. Finally, would I recommend this trilogy? The answer is yes and no. I wholeheartedly recommend the first section, suggest reading the second alongside some more contemporary writers on homiletics and reject the third section in favour of a more developed work on Christian discipleship.

This is a trilogy of short books brought together under one cover. Personally I thought this book began well but as it progressed lost its vitality. As an introduction to biblical exegesis the first book Understanding God’s Word was well written and contained all the basic tools for the preparation of a sermon or Bible Study. Although the book Expounding God’s Word contains some helpful hints on preparing sermons and talks, its methodology is somewhat dated. Furthermore, the occasional use of exclusive language grated with my belief that God uses women as well as men in delivering His word in the variety of settings covered by Stibbs. The Trilogy concludes with a section on Obeying God’s Word. This is the weakest section of the Trilogy. Having spent time exploring how the Bible can be understood in greater depth I felt that Stibbs failed to explore the complexity and difficulties that human beings face when their desire is to be faithful to the essence of God’s word. Finally, would I recommend this trilogy? The answer is yes and no. I wholeheartedly recommend the first section, suggest reading the second alongside some more contemporary writers on homiletics and reject the third section in favour of a more developed work on Christian discipleship.