On Mission Book Review: The Mission of God Study Bible (Holman Bible Publishing, 2012)

Edited by Ed Stetzer and Phillip Nation

According to the preface of The Mission of God Study Bible, editors Ed Stetzer and Phillip Nation set out to create “a study edition of the Bible that traces how God reveals Himself through redemption and restoration.” It’s a worthy goal—and one masterfully completed by the project.

In the study Bible a variety of tools—both digital and printed—help to illuminate the accurate and readable text of the Holman Christian Standard Bible. Within the Bible you’ll be able to take advantage of:

• QR codes that take you right to video study lessons on the Scripture passages you’re studying
• Essays that give insight into how God is at work in the world
• Book introductions that highlight the work of God within the context of the larger narrative of the Bible
• Quotes from Francis Dubose’s 1983 book God Who Sends throughout the book that highlight the “significance of God’s mission for every believer”
• Letters to the Church, written by elder statesmen of the Church and focused on encouraging believers to stay true to the mission of God in the world
• Praying for the World features that help you pray for the work of God in the world
• A variety of other helpful Bible study tools

It’s like inviting a missiologist or veteran missionary into your quiet time! If you’re a believer who has a passion to be a part of the mission of God in North America and throughout the world, this study Bible will provide you encouragement, insight and wisdom for your journey. The Mission of God Study Bible is a great addition to the library of any on mission follower of Jesus.