Message of the Old Testament, The: Promises Made

A Big Picture Overview of Each Old Testament Book 

The Old Testament is the story of God’s promises to his people. Below its somewhat obscure surface is hidden magnificent truth about the love and power of God. Throughout its pages the reader can find promise after promise from God, all of which are fulfilled in the New Testament—in the incarnation of Jesus Christ.

Based on sermons in the early years of Mark Dever’s ministry at Capitol Hill Baptist Church, The Message of the Old Testament explores the Old Testament as a glorious whole so that readers are able to see the big picture of the majesty of God and the wonder of his promises.

• Big-Picture Analysis: Covers each book of the Old Testament concisely and accurately 
• Appeals to Pastors and Laypeople Alike: A helpful resource for gaining a deeper understanding of the Bible or preaching an overview sermon to a congregation 
• Written by Mark Dever: Based on 28 sermons taught at Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, DC

1096 pages

“This is a good book, written by a pastor/scholar for people in the pew. Clear, concise, thoroughly readable. Buy two and give one to a friend.”
Alistair Begg, Senior Pastor, Parkside Church, Chagrin Falls, Ohio

“In a day of worrisome biblical illiteracy, even among Christians, there is a pressing need for books that give the big picture and provide sure-footed guides for negotiating the Bible’s vast and subtle territory. To produce such a book is no easy task, yet that is what Dever has done. Forged in the furnace of weekly expository preaching and pastoral ministry, this book is a wonderful gift to the church that will, I am sure, be of great help in promoting deeper understanding of the message of the whole Bible, not just those parts with which readers are most familiar or comfortable. Buy two copies: one to keep, one to give to your pastor.”
Carl R. Trueman, Professor of Biblical and Religious Studies, Grove City College