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Description
Fall in Love with the Old Testament—and Discover Jesus on Every Page
Unlock the beauty, unity, and relevance of the Old Testament with this warm, accessible guide from respected Bible teacher Alec Motyer. A Christian’s Pocket Guide to Loving the Old Testament invites readers to move beyond confusion or hesitation and into confident, joyful engagement with Scripture.
Written with clarity and pastoral warmth, this compact book shows how the Old Testament is not distant or outdated, but essential for understanding God, the gospel, and the person of Jesus Christ.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.
Includes a foreword by Tim Keller and afterword by D. A. Carson.
Perfect 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.
Inside this book, you will discover:
- How the Old Testament prepares the way for Jesus
- Why Bible words like redemption and atonement come alive through Old Testament teaching
- The unity of Scripture as one story, one covenant, and one way of salvation
- Practical guidance for reading prophets, psalms, and narratives with confidence
- A renewed love for God’s Word that deepens worship and strengthens faith
Small in size but rich in insight, this pocket guide is a treasure for anyone longing to know the Bible—and God—more deeply.
Endorsements
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.
J. I. Packer
(1926–2020), Board of Governors’ Professor of Theology, Regent College, Vancouver, Canada
... 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.
D. A. Carson
Emeritus Professor of New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, Illinois
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.
Richard Bewes
OBE (1939 – 2019), formerly of All Souls Church, Langham Place, London, England
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.
Tim Keller
(1950 – 2023) Redeemer City to City
Author
Dr Alec Motyer (1924-2016) was 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.
Specifications
ISBN 9781527114845
Author Alec Motyer
Imprint Focus
Category Bible Study & Commentaries
Series Devotionals
Release Date 23 April 2026
Format Paperback
Page Count 144
Width 4.330711 in
Height 7.0078778 in
Weight 0.1 mm
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