Hebrews, the name high over all

Hebrews, the name high over allRichard Brooks brings a pastors heart to this commentary, combined with the ability to make the Word of God accessible to the ordinary reader. Hebrews is chiefly, pre eminently, gloriously about the Lord Jesus Christhis, and his alone, is the name high over all. The entire book (as is the case for the entire Bible) is concerned to set forth the Second Person of the Godhead, in the fullness of his glory and majesty, his grace and his tendernessthere is

Richard Brooks brings a pastor’s heart to this commentary, combined with the ability to make the Word of God accessible to the ordinary reader. Hebrews is chiefly, pre-eminently, gloriously about the Lord Jesus Christ…his, and his alone, is the name high over all. The entire book (as is the case for the entire Bible) is concerned to set forth the Second Person of the Godhead, in the fullness of his glory and majesty, his grace and his tenderness…there is a clear focus upon both Jesus’ deity and his humanity, the great mystery of his two complete, perfect and distinct natures in his one person. Here awaiting us in Hebrews are ‘the unsearchable riches of Christ’ (Ephesians 3:8). Here set before us in richness and fullness is God’s ‘inexpressible gift’ (2 Corinthians 9:15). Here to our delight is the one who ‘is altogether desirable’ (Song of Songs 5:16).

Publisher: Evangelical Press
Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9781783971619

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Richard Brooks studied theology at Cambridge and trained for the Christian ministry at Bristol. His pastorates included York Evangelical Church and The Dales Evangelical Church, Matlock.

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I'm currently preaching through Hebrews and Richard Brooks commentary on Hebrews is one of my "go to" resources. He not only has great insight into, and explanations of each verse as well as phrase (resulting in a commentary that is 458 pages long), but he often brings in other scriptures to further illuminate and explain the passage. His commentary is not technical (so the layperson can easily follow it), but at the same time it's full of rich exegetical insight. It's written in an easy to read and stimulating manner. In addition, it's written to the heart, full of gospel-centered, Christ-exalting hope and encouragement as well as comfort for the believer. Five plus stars! K. Roth