Teach the Bible Series

He also enables the leader to apply practical theology to specific situations that still affect the church today.

About Angus MacLeay

Angus Macleay is the minister of St. Nicholas, a large Anglican Church in Sevenoaks, and is also a member of the Church of England General Synod.

About the Teach The Bible series

There are commentaries, and there are books on preaching – but very few books that combine elements of both to enable the preacher or Bible teacher to prepare and present a series on specific sections of scripture.

This series gives the Bible teacher suitable tools to understand the context of Biblical books; doctrinal themes; the methods of interpretation; the key teaching points and how to deliver that message to the audience.

Whilst very useful for preachers, this book is also aimed at enabling youth workers and small group study leaders have the confidence they need to teach Biblical principles and doctrine.

"Preachers have commonly viewed the Book of Isaiah as too daunting for sequential exposition-- even short series-- and have resorted to using its sixty-six chapters as a handy source for messianic references and an occasional text for a Christmas or Easter homily. David Jackman shows how Isaiah can be preached either lectio continua or in brief series. Though Teaching Isaiah is, by design, not a close textual commentary, Jackman's  painstaking literary, theological and homiletical analyses show how the structures of Isaiah work for the preacher and the teacher. His suggested outlines are a treasure in themselves, as are his penetrating applications and gospel-freighted insights. This much needed book will help God's under shepherds refresh both themselves and their flocks from Isaiah's deep wells."

R. Kent Hughes
Senior Pastor Emeritus, College Church in Wheaton

In the period that Isaiah the prophet lived there was immense political upheaval across the ancient near-east. The people of God had a choice - to follow their own human policies or to follow the promises of God. They chose to be unfaithful. The prophet breaks in and calls them to repent asking them to stop violating the covenant. It is a message that is all too easy to identify with. Yet the powerful message of grace also comes through in this incredible prophecy, foretelling the coming of the Messiah again and again.

"Not a commentary, though David Jackman's careful handling of the text is full of helpful insights; not a series of sermons either, though the headings and the study questions will be an enormous help to preachers and study group leaders. David's section on "Planning a series on Isaiah" has given me the confidence to tackle such a large book. 'Teaching Isaiah' makes an invaluable companion to any other resource on the teacher's shelf."

Hugh Palmer
Rector All Souls Lamgham Place, London

"David Jackman is the consummate teacher, as countless pastors and students of the Cornhill Training Course have discovered over the years. His book on Isaiah has been long awaited, and will not disappoint. The essence of his teaching on this immense prophet is distilled, with great skill, into something that uniquely complements the best of commentaries as a truly practical aid for the preacher. I am thrilled to see it in print, and rejoice to think of Isaiah's wonderful message being heard more by the Lord's people as a result."

William J U Philip

Matthew's Gospel is a substantial book to consider teaching through as a whole. It may seem daunting to the preacher, but because there are such rich seams of theology, and so much teaching from the mouth of the Lord Jesus himself, it is a wonderful treasure-trove. This book is primarily designed to help and encourage Bible teachers, and stimulate study with a view to teaching Matthew's message.