I've been blessed to have used different study Bibles over the years (NIV, ESV, & MacArthur), and this resource is still my "go-to" whenever I START studying/reading through a book of the Bible. It is not meant to be a verse-by-verse commentary, but it does a great job surveying the Bible & helping set the stage for EACH book of the Bible. The treatise for each book includes this really cool chart summarizing concisely: Focus, Divisions, Topics, Places, Time. For example, the Genesis entry breaks the book down in this way...FOCUS: Four Events (1:1 to 11:9) & Four People (11:10-50:26)The FOUR EVENTS are subdivided into (Creation, Fall, Flood, Nations) while FOUR PEOPLE are subdivided into (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph).Each book has explains how Christ is presented in it & how the book contributes to the Bible as a whole. Overall, I find Talk Thru to be clear, concise, balanced, & down-to-earth. I have given this as gifts to friends & pastors. The bottom line is: It helps me learn, understand, & appreciate the Lord & His Word.