The Message of the Old Testament
Promises Made
Published on 26. August 2025
Book
Hardback
1096 pages
978-1-4335-9925-5 (ISBN)
Description
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
Replaces ISBN 978-1-58134-717-3
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
Replaces ISBN 978-1-58134-717-3
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Language
English
Place of publication
Wheaton, IL
United States
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sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 154 mm
Thickness: 66 mm
Weight
1474 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4335-9925-5 (9781433599255)
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Person
Mark Dever (PhD, Cambridge University) is the senior pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, DC, and president of 9Marks (9Marks.org). Dever has authored over a dozen books and speaks at conferences nationwide. He lives in Washington, DC, with his wife, Connie, and they have two adult children.
Content
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Fly First, Walk Later
The Whole Bible: What Does God Want of Us?
The Old Testament: Promises Made
Part 1: The Great Story
Chapter 1: The Message of Genesis: ". . . Which in Their Seeds and Weak Beginning Lie Intreasured"
Chapter 2: The Message of Exodus: "All the World's a Stage"
Chapter 3: The Message of Leviticus: "The World Is Not Thy Friend nor the World's Law"
Chapter 4: The Message of Numbers: "Past and to Come Seem Best, Things Present, Worst"
Chapter 5: The Message of Deuteronomy: "What's Past Is Prologue"
Part 2: The Other Millennium
Chapter 6: The Message of Joshua: Conquest
Chapter 7: The Message of Judges: Stalemate
Chapter 8: The Message of Ruth: Surprise
Chapter 9: The Message of 1 Samuel: Faith in Faithless Times
Chapter 10: The Message of 2 Samuel: Repentance
Chapter 11: The Message of 1 Kings: Decline
Chapter 12: The Message of 2 Kings: Fall
Chapter 13: The Message of 1 Chronicles: Heights
Chapter 14: The Message of 2 Chronicles: Depths
Chapter 15: The Message of Ezra: Renewal
Chapter 16: The Message of Nehemiah: Rebuilding
Chapter 17: The Message of Esther: Surprise
Part 3: Ancient Wisdom
Chapter 18: The Message of Job: Wisdom for the Troubled
Chapter 19: The Message of Psalms: Wisdom for Spiritual People
Chapter 20: The Message of Proverbs: Wisdom for the Ambitious
Chapter 21: The Message of Ecclesiastes: Wisdom for the Successful
Chapter 22: The Message of Song of Songs: Wisdom for the Married
Part 4: Big Hopes
Chapter 23: The Message of Isaiah: Messiah
Chapter 24: The Message of Jeremiah: Justice
Chapter 25: The Message of Lamentations: Justice Up Close
Chapter 26: The Message of Ezekiel: Paradise
Chapter 27: The Message of Daniel: Survival
Part 5: Eternal Questions
Chapter 28: The Message of Hosea: What Is Love?
Chapter 29: The Message of Joel: Whom Will God Save?
Chapter 30: The Message of Amos: Does God Care?
Chapter 31: The Message of Obadiah: Does God Have Enemies?
Chapter 32: The Message of Jonah: Can You Run from God?
Chapter 33: The Message of Micah: What Does God Want?
Chapter 34: The Message of Nahum: Who's in Charge?
Chapter 35: The Message of Habakkuk: How Can I Be Happy?
Chapter 36: The Message of Zephaniah: What's There to Be Thankful For?
Chapter 37: The Message of Haggai: Are Your Investments Sound?
Chapter 38: The Message of Zechariah: Does God Give Second Chances?
Chapter 39: The Message of Malachi: Does It Matter How I Worship God?
Person Index
Scripture Index
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Fly First, Walk Later
The Whole Bible: What Does God Want of Us?
The Old Testament: Promises Made
Part 1: The Great Story
Chapter 1: The Message of Genesis: ". . . Which in Their Seeds and Weak Beginning Lie Intreasured"
Chapter 2: The Message of Exodus: "All the World's a Stage"
Chapter 3: The Message of Leviticus: "The World Is Not Thy Friend nor the World's Law"
Chapter 4: The Message of Numbers: "Past and to Come Seem Best, Things Present, Worst"
Chapter 5: The Message of Deuteronomy: "What's Past Is Prologue"
Part 2: The Other Millennium
Chapter 6: The Message of Joshua: Conquest
Chapter 7: The Message of Judges: Stalemate
Chapter 8: The Message of Ruth: Surprise
Chapter 9: The Message of 1 Samuel: Faith in Faithless Times
Chapter 10: The Message of 2 Samuel: Repentance
Chapter 11: The Message of 1 Kings: Decline
Chapter 12: The Message of 2 Kings: Fall
Chapter 13: The Message of 1 Chronicles: Heights
Chapter 14: The Message of 2 Chronicles: Depths
Chapter 15: The Message of Ezra: Renewal
Chapter 16: The Message of Nehemiah: Rebuilding
Chapter 17: The Message of Esther: Surprise
Part 3: Ancient Wisdom
Chapter 18: The Message of Job: Wisdom for the Troubled
Chapter 19: The Message of Psalms: Wisdom for Spiritual People
Chapter 20: The Message of Proverbs: Wisdom for the Ambitious
Chapter 21: The Message of Ecclesiastes: Wisdom for the Successful
Chapter 22: The Message of Song of Songs: Wisdom for the Married
Part 4: Big Hopes
Chapter 23: The Message of Isaiah: Messiah
Chapter 24: The Message of Jeremiah: Justice
Chapter 25: The Message of Lamentations: Justice Up Close
Chapter 26: The Message of Ezekiel: Paradise
Chapter 27: The Message of Daniel: Survival
Part 5: Eternal Questions
Chapter 28: The Message of Hosea: What Is Love?
Chapter 29: The Message of Joel: Whom Will God Save?
Chapter 30: The Message of Amos: Does God Care?
Chapter 31: The Message of Obadiah: Does God Have Enemies?
Chapter 32: The Message of Jonah: Can You Run from God?
Chapter 33: The Message of Micah: What Does God Want?
Chapter 34: The Message of Nahum: Who's in Charge?
Chapter 35: The Message of Habakkuk: How Can I Be Happy?
Chapter 36: The Message of Zephaniah: What's There to Be Thankful For?
Chapter 37: The Message of Haggai: Are Your Investments Sound?
Chapter 38: The Message of Zechariah: Does God Give Second Chances?
Chapter 39: The Message of Malachi: Does It Matter How I Worship God?
Person Index
Scripture Index