If you do not yet have a good study Bible, I have the Bible for you. Better yet, if you have a good study Bible, I have another one you need to consider. It is called The ESV Study Bible and it will be released in October. I have already pre-ordered a copy for myself on amazon.com. I highly recommend purchasing a copy of it for yourself. They would also make great Christmas presents for family members.
The ESV (English Standard Version) is the translation we preach from at Grace Crossing, therefore, if you want to follow along with in the same version, now is the perfect time to buy yourself (or get someone to buy you) a copy of the new ESV Study Bible.
Below is a recommendation for the Bible by Eugene Merrill and I have linked to a video explaining the contents and features of the Bible.
"The past quarter century has witnessed a plethora of study Bibles based on a corresponding array of new versions and translations. As excellent as many of them are, the ESV Study Bible is certain to take its place as the premiere work of its kind. Produced by a galaxy of evangelical scholars representing a broad geographical and ecclesiastical horizon, this tour de force of its genre is replete not only with clear and cogent notes on the biblical text but it provides in addition scores of articles on topics such as theology of the Old Testament, introduction to the Pentateuch, reading the Gospels and Acts, and reading the Epistles. The icing on the cake is the inclusion of dozens of beautifully colored maps, photos, and graphs and charts, all placed at strategically located places throughout. Crossway has raised high the bar by publishing a study Bible that is likely to become the standard for generations to come."You can see the video here.
Eugene H. Merrill, PhD
Distinguished Professor of Old Testament Studies
Dallas Theological Seminary
Distinguished Professor of Old Testament Interpretation
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville, Kentucky
God bless and happy reading!
- Pastor Jeremy
