The Pastor’s Study – Winter 2023

We thank Dr. Joseph Pipa (President Emeritus of Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary) for his excellent editorial on preaching as part of public worship in this issue of the Pastor’s Study (page 3).

This issue deals with the book of Jonah. Robert Johnston, a Presbyterian pastor in Northern Ireland, shows us how to preach Christ from Jonah (page 5). As usual, we have a more detailed commentary on the book (pages 6-8), and an example of notes on the text (pages 10-11). Look out for our new step-by-step guide for preparing sermons (page 9). Dr. Nelson Were shows that Jonah teaches us theology—who God is, and what he is like (page 12). Pastor Isaac Ong, from Singapore, presses Jonah on our hearts with the question: “What is your Nineveh?” (page 20).

Drawing on John Calvin, Dr. Joel Beeke reminds us that the Church is important for Christian piety (page 13). Pastor Dan Huffstutler, from Uganda, exhorts us to meditate on the Bible (pages 14-15). Dr. Michael Haykin offers a thought-provoking historical reflection on the colour purple (pages 18-19). We trust these articles will be an encouragement and a help to you in your ministry, and in your own Christian life.