What relevance does Israel’s history have to Christians today, especially the indigestible books of Kings? And how can we make the connections? Here a senior evangelical Australian scholar rises to the challenge and presents an attractive series of studies. These would be very suitable for student and other well-motivated Bible study groups, or for sermon preparation. After a useful introduction to Kings, there are nine studies, on (normally) 2–4 biblical chapters and with particular themes, e.g. ‘Buildings and God’, ‘Revolution and God’. The text is well written, with good quotes and pithy illustrations. Each study ends with discussion questions which open up the material and apply it tellingly to contemporary Christian life. I look forward to seeing it more widely available through a British or American publisher.

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