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The "Be" Commentary Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of The "Be" Commentary books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the The "Be" Commentary series? Start with "Be Real : Turning from Hypocrisy to Truth" (1972) and follow publication order through all 47 books.
The complete The "Be" Commentary reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order

Be Real : Turning from Hypocrisy to Truth
1972

Be Joyful : Even When Things Go Wrong, You Can Have Joy
1974

Be Right : How to Be Right with God, Yourself, and Others
1976

Be Mature : Growing Up in Christ
1978

Be Ready : Living in Light of Christ's Return
1979

Be Loyal: Follow the King of Kings, NT Commentary: Matthew
1980

Be Complete : Become the Whole Person God Intends You to Be
1981

Be Hopeful : How to Make the Best of Times Out of Your Worst of Times
1981

Be Wise : Discern the Difference Between Man's Knowledge and God's Wisdom
1983

Be Alert : Beware of the Religious Impostors
1984

Be Encouraged : God Can Turn Your Trials Into Triumphs
1984

Be Patient : Waiting on God in Difficult Times
1984

Be Victorious : In Christ You Are an Overcomer
1985

Be Decisive : Taking a Stand for the Truth
1985

Be Alive, Come to Better Know the Living Savior
1986

Be Alive, Get to Know the Living Savior
1986

Be Diligent : Serving Others as You Walk with the Master Servant
1987

Be Dynamic : Experience the Power of God's People
1987

Be Daring : Put Your Faith Where the Action Is
1988

Be Compassionate : Let the World Know That Jesus Cares
1988

Be Courageous : Take Heart from Christ's Example
1989

Be Counted : Living a Life That Counts for God
1989

Be Satisfied : Looking for the Answer to the Meaning of Life
1990

Be Obedient : Learning the Secret of Living by Faith
1991

Be Comforted : Feeling Secure in the Arms of God
1992

Be Determined : Standing Firm in the Face of Opposition
1992

Be Committed: Doing God's Will Whatever the Cost: OT Commentary, Ruth/Esther
1992

Be Strong : Putting God's Power to Work in Your Life
1993

Be Available : Accepting the Challenge to Confront the Enemy
1994

Be Holy : Becoming "Set Apart" for God
1994

Be Skillful: God's Guidebook to Wise Living : OT Commentary Proverbs
1995

Be Amazed : Restoring an Attitude of Wonder and Worship
1996

Be Concerned: Making a Difference in Your Lifetime: OT Commentary: Minor Prophets
1996

Be Heroic : Demonstrating Bravery by Your Walk
1997

Be Authentic : Exhibiting Real Faith in the Real World
1997

Be Basic : Believing the Simple Truth of God's Word
1998

Be Delivered : Finding Freedom by Following God
1998

Be Equipped : Acquiring the Tools for Spiritual Success
1999

Be Resolute : Determining to Go God's Direction
2000

Be Reverent : Bowing Before Our Awesome God
2000

Be Successful : Attaining Wealth That Money Can't Buy
2001

Be Restored : Trusting God to See Us Through
2001

Be Responsible : Being Good Stewards of God's Gifts
2002

Be Distinct : Standing Firmly Against the World's Tides
2002

Be Exultant : Praising God for His Mighty Works
2004

Be Worshipful: Glorifying God for Who He Is
2004

10 People Every Christian Should Know
2011
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