The Standard Lesson Commentary® is the perfect resource for your adult Sunday school class, personal study, and even sermon-preparation help. As the nation’s most popular annual Bible commentary for more than 2 decades, the Standard Lesson Commentary provides 52 weeks of study in 1 volume and can be used as a supplemental resource for any curriculum that follows the International Sunday School Lessons/Uniform Series.
The best just got better! The new Standard Lesson Commentary Deluxe Edition will be here May 1st, giving you more of what you love to help lead a year of thorough Bible study in one convenient edition that includes Student Activity Pages and an eCommentary DVD.
What you get in every lesson!
- Printed Bible text for each lesson (in either KJV or NIV®)
- Detailed lesson background
- Verse-by-verse explanation of the Bible text
- Pronunciation guide for difficult words
- Discussion questions with “talking points”
- Verbal illustrations to bring the commentary to life
- Lesson plans with learning activities
- URL for free reproducible student activity page
Also included to supplement the weekly lessons:
- Quarterly quiz
- “Quarter at a Glance” overview of the lessons
- “Get the Setting” quarterly background information
- Daily Bible reading plan to prepare heart and mind for the upcoming lesson
- Full-page map or chart for the quarter
- Teacher Tips
Product Offerings
Choose between the King James Version and the New International Version® and then find the Standard Lesson Commentary® that is right for you from these available options:
King James Version
- KJV Standard Lesson Commentary® Paperback Edition
- KJV Standard Lesson Commentary® Casebound Edition
- KJV Standard Lesson Commentary® Large Print Edition
New International Version®
- NIV® Standard Lesson Commentary® Paperback Edition
- NIV® Standard Lesson Commentary® Large Print Edition
Standard Lesson Deluxe Editions
Available in two formats
King James Version
The new Standard Lesson Commentary® KJV Deluxe Edition includes:
- The large print Standard Lesson Commentary—the perfect resource for leading your ISSL/Uniform Series study
- Perforated Reproducible Student Activity Pages for each lesson printed in the book
- eCommentary DVD with $450 worth of resources
New International Version®
The new Standard Lesson Commentary® NIV Deluxe Edition includes:
- The large print Standard Lesson Commentary—the perfect resource for leading your ISSL/Uniform Series study
- Perforated Reproducible Student Activity Pages for each lesson printed in the book
- eCommentary DVD with $450 worth of resources
Additional Information
Find out more about the Standard Lesson Commentary®
- Follows International Sunday School Lessons/Uniform Series
- Presents a overview of the Bible in 6 years
- Offers biblically sound teaching
- Includes everything you need to prepare quality lessons
- Adapts to a range of class sizes and learning styles
- Encourages students to apply what they are learning to daily life
- Gets adults into the Bible
- Provides culturally relevant examples and discussion questions
Standard Lesson Resources®(SLR)
Enhance weekly preparation and presentation of your Sunday school lessons with Standard Lesson Resources®. These printed and digital products provide a wealth of additional help to make your lessons from any Standard Lesson Commentary® more effective. Go to the Standard Lesson Resources® page to find out more.