The Old Testament Explained and Applied

Written in plain English this comprehensive study enables the reader to gain a clear understanding of the contents of each Old Testament book so that the overall plan and purpose of God might be seen.

The author explains each book, drawing out its Christology and applying its message to today’s reader. Numerous diagrams and maps are used throughout.

This book identifies the predictions that were made about the One who will make a relationship with God possible -the Messiah/Saviour/Christ. Details of his life and death are anticipated throughout the Old Testament in numerous prophecies, theophanies and types. Over one hundred are explained.

By reference to the New Testament record of the Bible, the life, suffering and death of Jesus of Nazareth are clearly seen to fulfil these many Old Testament predictions. When Jesus was challenged about his claims to being the Messiah/Christ he presented, as one of a number of proofs, the content of Old Testament Scripture. On the great day of his resurrection he refers to the Old Testament as the abiding proof of his Person and Work.

This book identifies many of the Scriptures to which he would have referred. Each chapter deals with an Old Testament book and follows this format – introduction, author, historical setting, outline of contents, predictions about Christ and his Church, application and conclusion.

As the title makes evident, each chapter is carefully explained and then applied for today. Over fifty maps, charts and illustrations are included showing for example the line of descent from Adam to Noah, Israel’s journey from Mount Sinai to the Promised Land and the inter-relationship of kings and prophets.

The relevance of the Old Testament is brought out in over one hundred and thirty applications, for example, prayer in time of trouble, relying upon the promises of God, and repentance and its fruit.