In Light of the Gospel

I received this in the mail today from Crossway:

This is a picture of the TruTone ESV Study Bible. You can see it and purchase it here: TruTone Classic Black. I had two initial reactions after opening the box. First, this is a big Bible. I figured it would have to be with all the content. But then I realized how comfortable it felt in my hand. The TruTone is well done in terms of its cover and binding (see also the TruTone Natural Brown).

Since it came today, I was able to take it to church tonight for our prayer meeting and Catechism class. I passed it around and let people look at it, and everyone was really impressed. In fact, we are getting an order together for next week. I personally think that the content is so well done that the study Bible can serve as an all in one resource at home, for personal devotions and family devotions.

I will be using this study Bible to preach and teach, so as time goes on I can comment more on its usability. The other editions of the ESV Study Bible are as follows: Black Bonded Leather, Burgundy Bonded Leather, Black Genuine Leather, Burgundy Genuine Leather, Premium Calfskin Leather. Thanks Crossway for sending the Bible and producing a wonderful study tool.

UPDATE: Tony Reinke has some great pictures of his Black TruTone Bible here.