Unlocking the Bible Story: Old Testament Volume 2

by Colin S. Smith

Overview

For all who are wondering how the pieces fit into the jigsaw of God's revelation, Colin Smith has provided an answer, which is refreshingly simple, biblically accurate, and will prove phenomenally helpful to the serious Bible student and the new beginner alike. — Alistair Begg, senior pastor, Parkside Church

In Unlocking the Bible Story, Colin Smith moves gradually through portions of the Bible to explain how it all holds together. He tells God's one grand story of salvation and reflects on major themes along the way. In volume 2 he moves through the Wisdom and Prophetic books, which provide reflections on life with God, judgment for sin, and the hope of restoration.

Includes the study guide formerly sold separately.

One of the most urgent needs in the church today is for a crisp and comprehensive knowledge of the Bible's storyline. To grasp how the sacred history moves from Genesis to Revelation not only brings fresh insight into how the Bible hangs together, and what each part contributes to the whole, but also is crucial for developing a Christian worldview. Colin Smith has met these needs admirably. I hope these volumes will circulate widely and be read and re-read. — D. A. Carson, research professor New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, cofounder of The Gospel Coalition

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780802496096
Publisher:	Moody Publishers
Publication date:	12/01/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	288
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

COLIN SMITH serves as senior pastor of The Orchard with six campuses across Chicagoland. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, Colin received his Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Master of Philosophy from the London School of Theology. Colin is the author of several books including The Ten Greatest Struggles of Your Life. He can be heard daily on the Open the Bible radio broadcast and at openthebible.org and openthebible.org.uk. Colin and his wife, Karen, have two sons and five granddaughters.

Read an Excerpt

Job is the first of the Bible's wisdom books, that is books that deal with the skills we need for navigating our way through life. It also contains one of the most dramatic and compelling stories in the Bible. When God chose to speak to us about suffering, He did not give us a book of philosophy. When we are in deep personal pain, we do not have a great deal of interest in theory or arguments. God speaks to us through a real-life experience of a man who suffered and records for us his thoughts and his struggles. As you enter Job's struggles, God will speak into your pain. Wherever you look in human history, pain is still pain, and God is still God.

Table of Contents

1. Suffering

2. Resurrection

3. Revelation

4. Wisdom

5. Holiness

6. Comfort

7. Servant

8. Calling

9. Heart

10. Tears

11. Glory

12. Shepherd

13. Breath

14. Alien

15. Love

16. Faith

17. Hope

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

For all who are wondering how the pieces fit into the jigsaw of God's revelation, Colin Smith has provided an answer, which is refreshingly simple, Biblically accurate and will prove phenomenally helpful to the serious Bible student and the new beginner alike.
-Alistair Begg, Senior Pastor, Parkside Church

In a postmodern age where many know only of the stories of the Bible, but little of a comprehensive view of Scripture and a biblical worldview.  Colin Smith's Unlocking the Bible Story is a breath of fresh air.  Read it to understand how God has worked throughout history and through the ages to provide salvation and redemption for fallen man.
-Joseph Stowell, former President, Moody Bible Institute

One of the most urgent needs in the church today is for a crisp and comprehensive knowledge of the Bible's storyline.  To grasp how the sacred history moves from Genesis to Revelation not only brings fresh insight into how the Bible hangs together, and what each part contributes to the whole, but also is crucial for developing a Christian worldview.  Colin Smith has met these needs admirably.  I hope these volumes will circulate widely and be read and re-read.
-D. A. Carson