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.

• Divided into 8 parts, each with a distinct theme found in the book of 1 Kings
• Written in a conversational, pastoral tone, making it particularly suitable for devotional use and preaching preparation
• Author is a seasoned pastor with many years of experience preaching and teaching God’s Word
• Features an illustration index, a general index, and a Scripture index
• Part of the award-winning Preaching the Word commentary series