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The Promised One: Seeing Jesus In Genesis (2011)

by Nancy Guthrie(Favorite Author)

4.42 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

1433526255 (ISBN13: 9781433526251)

languge

English

genre

Nonfiction

publisher

Crossway Books

series

Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament

review 1: This is an accessible, insightful Bible study companion that aims to reveal the ways in which the book of Genesis points to Christ. Readers who have gleaned a lot from Edmund Clowney and Tim Keller's Christocentric approach to studying the Old Testament will very much appreciate Nancy Guthrie's teaching in this book. Beginning with the creation narrative and ending with the twelve sons of Jacob, Guthrie demonstrates how the stories of the patriarchs exist not just to tell us how to live but to reveal both our need for a savior and the nature of the One who will accomplish that redemption on our behalf. Conducive to both small group and individual Bible studies, this book strengthened both my knowledge of Genesis and my love for Jesus. Highly recomme... morended.
review 2: I've been invited to the women's bible study at the Kirk of the Hills (the sponsoring church of both of my sons' schools) and this is the book we're using. I'm excited about it, both from a social aspect and a spiritual one. Being a new-ish convert Covenant Theology I'm still amazed at how clearly the Gospel is presented in the Old Testament, tipping my former thoughts of Jesus as God's "Plan B" after Adam's fall into sin on it's head. I don't know how I ever managed to find comfort in a God who didn't get it right the first time around. Now, understanding the depth of His mercy and grace as expressed by the Reformed view of scripture- that Jesus was God's perfect intent all along brings not only comfort to my soul but clarity to my understanding of God and His word. God knew Adam would fail miserably, and that they (and we) would be completely alienated from one another by a seemingly insurmountable divide. [And here come the best two words in all the world] BUT GOD, desiring restoration of that relationship with us, sends a redeemer. A savior. A sacrifice. An atonement. A remedy. And where do we first learn of this promised redeemer? In the new testament? Nope. In Genesis 3:15.I can't wait!!! I've just finished the 4th week of the study and I have to say I LOVE this bible study! Nancy Guthrie's grasp of the scripture so strong, and her exegesis of the text is spot on. Highly recommended!Okay, completely finished with this book and I know I'll be returning to it again and again. This is been my absolute favorite bible study I've ever done, and I'm looking forward to delving into the Bible with Guthrie as my guide again soon! less

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