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Matthew Henry: The Life and Times of the Bible Commentator (2019) | Full Documentary

Dan Pugh

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Over 300 years ago, Matthew Henry wrote his internationally renowned commentary on the Bible which has been of enormous benefit to Christians throughout the centuries. ‘Matthew Henry: The Life & Times of the Bible Commentator' takes a look at the story of the man behind the Commentary, exploring his spiritual and family life, his ministry, and his historical context.

Directed by Dan Pugh
Presented by Philip Eveson
Featuring Allan Harman, Ian Hamilton, Sinclair Ferguson, Joel Beeke, Jeremy Walker, and many others, with Andrew Davies as the voice of Matthew Henry
Written by Philip Eveson & Dan Pugh
Music by Timothy Johnston
Animation by Matthew Colclough

00:00 Introduction
01:56 Part One - Philip Henry
14:51 Part Two - Birth & Childhood
27:29 Part Three - Education
38:44 Part Four - Call to Chester
48:05 Part Five - Family
01:04:22 Part Six - Philip Henry's Death
01:14:01 Part Seven - Chester Ministry
01:34:22 Part Eight - Hackney
01:41:18 Part Nine - Last Journey
01:48:37 Matthew Henry's Legacy

20 Comments

@danpugh8089 Creator 1 year ago (edited) Pinned

My other documentaries:
'Revival: The Work of God' (2022) is available here courtesy of Reformation Heritage Books: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfpdKnJicZo&t=1s.
'Welsh Awakenings: The Story of God's Work in Wales' (2023) is available to purchase for streaming here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/welshawakenings

Links to other historical biographical documentaries by fellow filmmakers:
Through the Eyes of Spurgeon (2015) by Stephen McCaskell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4a6R96XhPaA&t=4988s
Knox: The Life and Legacy of Scotland's Controversial Reformer (2015) by Murdo Macleod: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bw3mzvtuO7A&t=2246s
Luther: The Life and Legacy of the German Reformer (2017) by Stephen McCaskell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VK0p-tuuao&t=4335s
John Wycliffe: Morningstar (2022) by Murdo Macleod: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXY4lV0brds

@lumulimwakasungula1010 1 year ago

This made me tear a couple of times. Truly thankful to God for the life of Matthew Henry.

@CarolDixon-e2g 1 year ago

Thank you so much. Matthew Henry has always been my favorite Bible commentator.

@tomroberts9794 3 months ago

Thank you for your good work in this documentary. I love Henry's work, and appreciate your bringing his biography to light. We are reminded of the true and faithful servants that have carried the True Church, the Body, forward and on whose shoulders we stand. How frequently and viciously the organized religions have hindered the work of Christ. God be praised for his endless mercy and boundless grace.

@pereoweisubai9131 4 months ago

I grew up with Matthew Henry. God bless you for making this documentary.

@TypoProphet 1 year ago

Love Matthew Henry (and all of the puritans). Wonderful documentary. Thank you❤

@ronbrochafre 1 year ago

Thank you for this wonderful documentary. I sang in the choir at the Mathew Henry Chapel in Blacon around 1967, I emigrated to Australia in 1981 and whilst on holiday back to Chester in 1991 I took the time to attend a service at the chapel in Blacon. Mathew Henry was an amazing man of God. Tis a pity there are not more like him around today.

@JustusFide 1 year ago

I’ve been waiting for this for ages . Thank you much 🙏🏿

@karencookson5609 1 year ago

Yes indeed! Thank-you for this wonderful documentary on Mathew Henry is life and his brilliant Christian legacy❤️🙏🏻

@erikasmith1009 11 months ago

EXCELLENT! And I can’t wait to add his commentary to my quiet time in 2026. God bless you for making this documentary.❤

@reformed_hub 1 year ago

Thank you for the wonderful documentary, as I read Henry's commentary, it was always helpful to get spiritual insights to apply in both personal piety and public ministry.

@agnespeterse2529 1 year ago

Ohhhh thank you so much!!!! This is a well done and a beautiful documentary...❤

@jonathanredden1639 1 year ago

Thank you for this marvellous video about Matthew Henry. I bought a copy of his commentary many years ago. A sad part of the Great Ejection is that a number of these Godly ministers descended into Unitarianism.

@rodrigocruz5398 1 year ago

Thanks for this great documentary of this man of God. His writings were a great help in my walk with the Lord.

@gracechurchgisborne6324 1 year ago

Thanks so much for this Dan. Many of us have benefitted from this in NZ

@karenpanslerlam7760 4 months ago (edited)

I enjoyed the video, but there are too many ads - too many interruptions. In 2018, I committed to reading through Matthew Henry's Commentary. Not as diligent as I should have been, but just about to finish v.4. I have never regretted one minute reading his words. His writing style makes it seem like he is talking to me. So much wisdom. So many gems that I have underlined or starred in the book.