R. Kent Hughes

John Woodhouse

What kind of leaders should we follow? What kind of leaders should we be? And what does God have to do with it? These are some of the questions inherent in 1 Samuel, with its portrait of divine response to ancient Israel's leadership crisis. That crisis was met through three men-Samuel, Saul, and David-in ways that forever changed the character of Israel's leadership and clarified what God requires of his people and their leaders. As John Woodhouse demonstrates, 1 Samuel's biblical context provides serious reflection on our need for leadership and the failure of human leaders. But it also reveals God's answer for Israel, which turns out to be his answer for the whole world and for each of us individually. This perceptive commentary not only illumines Old Testament history but brilliantly points to the New Testament promise that was fulfilled in Jesus, our sovereign leader and Savior. Part of the Preaching the Word series.

Looking for a Leader

1 Samuel

The book of 1 Kings outlines the rise and fall of ancient Israel through the stories of fourteen kings. It is a book of great victories and devastating failures. In its pages are violence, betrayal, power, and politics. But no matter how great the accomplishments or evil the deeds, none of these kingdoms built by human kings could last. John Woodhouse walks us through this book passage by passage as it reveals how God’s purpose for the kings reaches far beyond what they could accomplish in their lifetimes. Their lives are part of a greater story, bearing witness about the King of kings, Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world—building and strengthening our faith as we set our eyes on the kingdom that will last forever.

Power, Politics, and the Hope of the World

1 Kings

Focused on the Old Testament book of 1 Samuel, this updated commentary explores God's solution to ancient Israel's leadership crisis and offers scriptural guidance related to godly leadership today. Part of the Preaching the Word commentary series.

King David stands as one of the most important figures of world history. From children’s storybooks to Michelangelo’s famous statue, ancient Israel’s most famous king is still remembered and recognized by people around the world three thousand years after he lived. Helping readers deepen their understanding of David’s tumultuous reign, John Woodhouse highlights David’s important role in salvation history—a history that began with Israel but now encompasses God’s plan for the whole world. Designed as a trustworthy resource for pastors who preach and teach on a regular basis, this commentary ultimately argues that David’s story is important because it lays the crucial foundation for the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, “the son of David.” Part of the Preaching the Word series.

Your Kingdom Come

2 Samuel

A New Almanacke and Prognostication for the Yeare of Our Lord God 1637. Being the First After the Leape Yeare. Containing Sundry Rules, Notes, and Directions Necessary for Most Sorts of Men, Serving Indifferently for All this Kingdome of Great Brita Ne [sic], But More Especially for the Meridian of the Ancient City of Chichester, and the Southerne Parts. Made and Collected by Iohn Woodhouse, Philomath

Woodhouse 1637

A New Almanack for the Year of Our Lord, 1685. Being the First from the Bissextile Or Leap-year, and from the Worlds Creation, 5634 Wherein is Contained a Brief Description of the Four Quarters of the Year: Excellent Notes of Husbandry and Gardning, for Every Month in the Year. VVith the Names of All the Principal Fairs; and a Description of the High-ways in England and Wales. By John Woodhouse, Philomath

John Woodhouse

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