The Adult Formations Commentary, written by Dr. Cecil Sherman, is a companion resource that follows the same Scriptures and themes as the Learner's Study Guide. With the Commentary, teachers and students can enjoy clearly written, well-illustrated Bible commentary throughout the year. It provides additional background information and interpretive commentary on the passage under study. Formations users enjoy Dr. Sherman’s warm and easy-to- understand approach to Scripture.

Cecil Sherman presently serves as visiting professor of pastoral ministries at the Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond. Dr. Sherman was pastor of Broadway Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas, from 1985 - 1992. He was pastor of First Baptist Church in Asheville, North Carolina, from 1964 - 1984. Prior to these pastorates, he served in Georgia, New Jersey, and Texas. Dr. Sherman has been very active in church life and community service and has written extensively, publishing numerous articles and two books.