{"product_id":"a-christians-pocket-guide-to-loving-the-old-testament-one-book-one-god-one-story","title":"A Christian's Pocket Guide to Loving The Old Testament: One Book, One God, One Story","description":"\u003ch6\u003eBook Description\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall in Love with the Old Testament—and Discover Jesus on Every Page\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlock the beauty, unity, and relevance of the Old Testament with this warm, accessible guide from respected Bible teacher\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAlec Motyer.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Christian’s Pocket Guide to Loving the Old Testament\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einvites readers to move beyond confusion or hesitation and into confident, joyful engagement with Scripture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten with clarity and pastoral warmth, this compact book shows how the Old Testament is not distant or outdated, but essential for understanding God, the gospel, and the person of Jesus Christ. Each short chapter builds confidence, offering practical insights that make even complex themes understandable and spiritually enriching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes a foreword by Tim Keller and afterword by D. A. Carson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for personal devotion, small groups, or church study, this guide will transform the way you read the Bible—helping you see the grand story of redemption from Genesis to the Gospels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside this book, you will discover:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow the Old Testament\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprepares the way for Jesus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy Bible words like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eredemption\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eatonement\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecome alive through Old Testament teaching \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe unity of Scripture as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eone story, one covenant, and one way of salvation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical guidance for reading prophets, psalms, and narratives with confidence \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA renewed love for God’s Word that deepens worship and strengthens faith \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall in size but rich in insight, this pocket guide is a treasure for anyone longing to know the Bible—and God—more deeply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAuthor\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlec Motyer (1924-2016) \u003c\/strong\u003ewas a well-known Bible expositor and from an early age had a love for studying God's Word. He was principal of Trinity College, Bristol and wrote many widely appreciated commentaries and other books.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Alec Motyer retains all his old clarity, warmth and charm as he shares his infectious affection for, and insight into, Jesus’s Bible. This is a first-rate get-you-started book.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJ. I. Packer \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-[0.75rem]\"\u003e(1926–2020), Board of Governors’ Professor of Theology, Regent College, Vancouver, Canada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"... it is a huge privilege to commend the author of the Pocket Guide you now hold in your hand – although, quite frankly, his work speaks for itself so well that it does not need me to approve it.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eD. A. Carson, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-[0.75rem]\"\u003eEmeritus Professor of New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, Illinois\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"If the world is still here in a hundred years’ time, these thrilling pages will still be looked upon as a treasure trove among God’s faithful people.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRichard Bewes, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-[0.75rem]\"\u003eOBE (1939 – 2019), formerly of All Souls Church, Langham Place, London, England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Dr. Motyer ... and Ed Clowney ... started me on a lifetime quest to preach Christ and the gospel every time I expound a Bible text. They are, in a sense, the fathers of my preaching ministry.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTim Keller \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-[0.75rem]\"\u003e(1950 – 2023) Redeemer City to City\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-[0.75rem]\"\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-[0.75rem]\"\u003eCover: Softcover\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Pages: 144\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Christian Focus Publications\u003cbr\u003ePublication Date: July 14, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Motyer, Alec","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48730215776497,"sku":"9781527114845","price":9.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/8731\/8425\/files\/9781527114845.png?v=1789130196","url":"https:\/\/reformedbookservices.com\/products\/a-christians-pocket-guide-to-loving-the-old-testament-one-book-one-god-one-story","provider":"Reformed Book Services","version":"1.0","type":"link"}