February 2025 New Releases
New Books
Below is a list of the new and notable resources releasing this month from Crossway. Titles include Understanding God’s Word by Jon Nielson and the ESV Scripture Journal: Old Testament Set with artwork by Ruth Chou Simmons.
Understanding God’s Word: An Introduction to Interpreting the Bible
This helpful guide presents 6 hermeneutical tools and demonstrates how to use them effectively in personal or small-group Bible studies. These tools are designed to help Christians read carefully and in context, identify core themes and main points, discover Christ in each passage, and respond faithfully within their own lives. Part of the Theology Basics series, this guide by author and pastor Jon Nielson makes biblical interpretation clear, meaningful, and practical for those looking for a highly accessible guide to studying God’s word.
“What a clear and useful book! It will help anyone who reads the Bible. And for those who teach the Bible—study leaders, children’s class volunteers, parents training their kids—this book is a must-read. Give it to every teacher in your church. It’s easy to follow and full of wisdom.”
—Jack Klumpenhower, author, Show Them Jesus
Understanding God’s Word Workbook
The Understanding God’s Word Workbook provides readers an opportunity to further interact with the text through Scripture passages, discussion questions, and review sections from the book, inviting them to pray, meditate on, and apply what they have learned. Designed to be used in conjunction with the book, this workbook is perfect for individual meditation or group study.
Understanding God’s Word Video Study
In the Understanding God’s Word Video Study, Nielson walks through each of the book’s 7 chapters, helping Christians read Scripture carefully and in context, identify its core themes and main points, discover Christ in each passage, and respond faithfully within their own lives. Each 30-minute video summarizes the main points and gives biblical application of the key themes. Ideal for small groups or personal study, the Understanding God’s Word Video Study can be used in conjunction with the book and the Understanding God’s Word Workbook.
The Steadfast Love of the Lord: Experiencing the Life-Changing Power of God’s Unchanging Affection
Taking an accessible approach to biblical theology, author Sam Storms explores Scripture to address what God’s love is and what it isn’t. Drawing insights from the Psalms and the life of Jesus, Storms covers God’s sovereignty and the saving power, longevity, and sin-killing nature of his love. The Steadfast Love of the Lord breaks down obstacles that prevent believers from accepting biblical truths and challenges the cultural lies that hinder them from accepting God’s vast and unfathomable love.
“This new book by veteran Bible teacher Sam Storms is a spiritually refreshing, joy-inspiring, pastorally wise study of one of the most important concepts in the Bible: God’s steadfast love. Readers of this book will find themselves overwhelmed by a deeper, fuller awareness of God’s loving presence.”
—Wayne Grudem, Distinguished Research Professor Emeritus of Theology and Biblical Studies, Phoenix Seminary
Songs of the Son: Reading the Psalms with the Author of Hebrews
Songs of the Son explores 9 psalms cited in Hebrews. Each chapter focuses on a single psalm—exploring its role in the argument of the Hebrews, uncovering the psalm’s central themes, and then reexamining the psalm through the lens of Hebrews’ interpretation. Ultimately, readers will gain a better understanding of the Psalter and discover how all Scripture, including the Old Testament, reveals the preincarnate glory of Christ.
“There is a tremendous benefit to reading the Psalms on their own. But as Daniel Stevens shows so well in Songs of the Son, there are further and fuller treasures to be had as we read them in light of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Focusing on the psalms used by the author of Hebrews, Stevens instructs us in how to read the Psalms in light of the whole Scripture and the whole gospel.”
—Tim Challies, author, Seasons of Sorrow
Morning and Evening: A New Edition of the Classic Devotional Based on The Holy Bible, English Standard Version
For over 100 hundred years, Christians have started and ended each day with Charles Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening as a companion. Featuring two brief daily readings throughout the year, this classic devotional emphasizes the importance of abiding in Christ and consistently meditating on God’s word. The richness of Spurgeon’s biblical understanding offers a look into the heart of one of England’s foremost pastors and enduring Christian authors.
In this edition, his lasting message is made even more accessible by pastor Alistair Begg’s careful modernizing of Spurgeon’s English. Begg, who has a deep love for Spurgeon’s preaching and especially for this work, has maintained Morning and Evening’s clear passion and commitment to Christ. Along with updated language, this edition uses the English Standard Version as the scriptural text, providing an accurate, understandable foundation for each reading.
The Last Keeper
After a worldwide quest to save the planet from Eymah and his nightmares, Lily is now racing to escape the dark caverns of the Realm. Joined by Keisha, Adam, and their magical friends, she fights Eymah’s monsters in an unrelenting battle of ice and fire. When she meets an elder centaur along the way, Lily learns about an ancient scroll that foretells the last keeper—one who prepares the way for the arrival of the prince. Could it really be her? In her final fight to defend the earth and the Realm, Lily relies on her faith in Pax’s promise: that he will return and make all things new.
The thrilling conclusion to the Dream Keeper Saga takes middle-grade readers on an adventure filled with talking dragons, monsters, wizards, and more. Mixing fantasy with Christian themes, this novel invites families to reflect on and discuss God’s story of redemption.
“Faith, purpose, friendship, and hope. These themes and more draw young readers into a world where dreams come to life. Butler brings creative imagination and spiritual depth together in a way that keeps children engaged and curious. The larger-than-life storyline of The Dream Keeper Saga is worth daydreaming about at your desk and discussing with your family around the table.”
—Gloria Furman, author, Labor with Hope and Missional Motherhood
Sermons and Tracts from the Civil Wars (1646–1649)
John Owen
Edited by Martyn C. Cowan
The Complete Works of John Owen is a 40-volume project that brings together all of Owen’s original theological writing, reformatted for modern readers. Volume 18 includes 5 sermons that Owen delivered at a time of civil war, addressing matters such as providence and toleration. Together they outline his vision for a lasting settlement for both church and state. With extensive introductions by editor Martyn C. Cowan, this volume also includes outlines, footnotes, and other supporting resources.
“Through the good work of Lee Gatiss and Shawn Wright, Owen’s works are being brought out in a new forty-volume set, with fresh typesetting and formatting, to make his work more readable today. (One entire volume of indices makes the whole set accessible!) Owen has long been one of the most admired of the Puritan fathers, providing help on everything from fighting sin to understanding the cross. The thought of more people reading his work today makes my heart sing!”
—Mark Dever, Pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC
New Morning Mercies: A Daily Gospel Devotional, Large Print
Forget “behavior modification” or feel-good aphorisms. Tripp knows that what we really need is an encounter with the living God. Then we’ll be prepared to trust in God’s goodness, rely on his grace, and live for his glory each and every day. This large-print edition features easy-to-read 11-point type.
“Each morning for years, Paul Tripp has served fresh-brewed wisdom and encouragement through his pithy, thought-provoking tweets, reminding us again and again of the all-sufficiency of Christ and his grace. New Morning Mercies offers more of the same (without the limitation of 140 characters)! These devotional readings will strengthen, nourish, and recalibrate your heart, and open your eyes to behold God’s fresh mercies at the dawn of each new day.”
—Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth, author; Founder, Revive Our Hearts and True Woman
ESV Scripture Journal: Old Testament Set
Artwork by Ruth Chou Simons
The ESV Scripture Journal: Old Testament Set presents the entire Old Testament in 27 individual notebooks, designed with artwork by Ruth Chou Simons. Featuring a lightly lined blank page opposite each printed page of Bible text, these journals provide space to take extended notes or record insights and prayers directly beside corresponding passages of Scripture. Thin and portable, these notebooks are great for personal Bible reading and reflection, small-group study, or taking notes through a sermon series.
“We are building all our future ministry around the ESV. . . . The ESV satisfies the preaching, memorizing, studying, and reading needs of our church, from children to adults.”
—John Piper, Founder and Teacher, desiringGod.org; Chancellor, Bethlehem College & Seminary; author, Desiring God
ESV Scripture Journal, Psalms
Artwork by Ruth Chou Simons
This ESV Scripture Journal pairs the entire book of Psalms with a lightly lined blank page opposite each page of Bible text, allowing readers to take extended notes or record insights and prayers directly beside corresponding passages of Scripture. Thin and portable, it is a convenient notebook for personal Bible reading and reflection, small-group study, writing out extended portions of Scripture, or taking notes through a sermon series.
“The translation is outstanding. The ESV achieves a new standard in accurate Bible translations for our day.”
—R. C. Sproul, Founder, Ligonier Ministries
Also available as a spiral-bound edition.