Benjamin L. Gladd Knihy

It is often recognized that the title ‘servant’ is applied to key figures throughout the Bible, culminating in Jesus Christ. Matthew Harmon carefully traces this theme from Genesis to Revelation, examining how earlier ‘servants’ point forwards to the ultimate Servant. While this theme is significant in its own right throughout redemptive history, it also plays a supporting role, enhancing and enriching other themes, such as son, prophet and king.Harmon shows how the title ‘servant’ not only gives us a clearer understanding of Jesus Christ but also has profound implications for our lives as Christians. When we grasp what it means to be servants of Christ, our love for him and our obedience to him deepen. Understanding that the ultimate Servant, Jesus Christ, indwells his people, to empower them to serve others in love, has the potential to transform how we interact with fellow believers and the world around us.

Exploring the concept of being created in God's image, this book delves into the identity of God's people from Genesis to Revelation. It discusses how the fall has impacted this divine image and emphasizes the roles of prophets, priests, and kings that believers embody. Through a biblical-theological lens, key themes such as temple, king, priest, prophet, creation, and redemption are introduced, providing a foundational understanding for future studies. Aimed at students and church leaders, it serves as an accessible introduction to biblical theology.

We all share an experience of exile-of longing for our true home. In this ESBT volume, Matthew S. Harmon explores how the theme of sin and exile is developed throughout Scripture, tracing a common pattern of human rebellion, God's judgment, and the hope of restored relationship, beginning with the first humans and concluding with the end of exile in a new creation.