Description:
Reading the Old Testament wrongly can lead to huge doctrinal & ethical problems. Learn to: read the Old Testament as God intends; see Jesus where Scripture discloses him; hope in God's promises; and live faithfully under God's law.
Brief description: Jason DeRouchie is Research Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Theology and the Rich and Judy Hastings Endowed Chair of Old Testament Studies at Midwestern Seminary; Content Developer and Global Trainer with Hands to the Plow Ministries; and a Pastor of Sovereign Joy Baptist Church in the northland of Kansas City, MO. His books include How to Understand and Apply the Old Testament: Twelve Steps from Exegesis to Theology and Delighting in the Old Testament: Through Christ and for Christ, of which Enjoying Jesus's Bible is a distillation.
Review Quotes:
"This book will change the way you read the Old and the New Testaments. Beyond this, if you are a pastor or teacher, this book will change the way you preach and teach from the Old and the New Testaments. Thankfully, while Jason DeRouchie's ideas are big, the words and the chapters are not. I will joyfully wear out my copy."
-- Tom Kelby, President, Hands to the Plow Ministries; President, Table Fellowship Churches
"Jason DeRouchie's love of the Old Testament is contagious. He loves the Old Testament because it leads him to his Savior. Neglecting the Old Testament results in an impoverished understanding of the words and works of Christ. Even though the Old Testament's language, culture, and worldview can strike modern readers as foreign or arcane, DeRouchie demonstrates how the Old Testament can be both accessible and awe-inspiring. He does more than merely inform his readers; he seeks to inflame their hearts, beginning with the Law and all the Prophets. DeRouchie serves the global church by opening the treasures of the Old Testament, allowing them to illuminate the New Testament, exalt Jesus, and lead readers to greater faithfulness and deeper worship."
-- Joe M. Allen III, Assistant Professor of Missions, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Spurgeon College
"While Christians may confess that the first three-quarters of the Bible is 'breathed out by God' (2 Tim. 3:16) and bears witness about Jesus (John 5:39), and although they may affirm that it is 'profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness' (2 Tim. 3:16), they often find it difficult to discover in it the kinds of life-transforming riches that would lead them to be 'complete, equipped for every good work' (2 Tim. 3:17). Put another way, it is one thing to believe that the Old Testament is a bottomless mine of life-transforming gospel gold, and it is quite another to experience its riches as one mines deeply. With this book, Jason DeRouchie has handed us a tool for mining, helped us get started, and given us instructions so that we can dig deeply for the rest of our lives. This book provides a model for Christ-saturated and biblically grounded reading of the Old Testament as Christian Scripture. Church groups and classrooms will be blessed as they learn how to read, see, hope, and live in light of the Christ-centered message of the first three-quarters of the Bible."
-- Ian J. Vaillancourt, Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew, Heritage Theological Seminary; author, The Dawning of Redemption and Treasuring the Psalms
"We love to tell the stories of the Old Testament to children but, sadly, often fail to rejoice in it for ourselves. Jason DeRouchie helps us see Christ in this part of God's word, resulting in a joy-filled faith. I highly recommend this book to you, whether you are a Christian in the pew or a leader in the church. Don't rush through it. You will see the Old Testament Scriptures as you have never seen them before!"
-- Conrad Mbewe, Pastor, Kabwata Baptist Church, Lusaka, Zambia; Founding Chancellor, African Christian University
"When it comes to Old Testament studies, Jason DeRouchie is one of this generation's most trusted authors. In Enjoying Jesus's Bible, he brings his considerable gifts to bear as he walks the reader through how to read the Old Testament in light of the person and work of Christ. This accessible, reader-friendly volume will biblically inform and spiritually inspire all who read it. Whether you're a new believer or an established scholar, I highly recommend this book."
-- Jason K. Allen, President, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Spurgeon College
"This book covers an incredible amount of ground when it comes to helping us understand and apply 'Jesus's only Bible.' Of particular import is how much more attention and care teachers and evangelists should take as we teach the Old Testament. All Christians stand to benefit immensely as they worship their way through this comprehensive and informative text. Feel your heart leap for joy as you see how Jesus heals you of your spiritual disabilities and purchases for you every spiritual blessing!"
-- Gloria Furman, author, Labor with Hope and Missional Motherhood
"This book is a dream come true. For years, Jason DeRouchie has won my trust. He cherishes both the Hebrew Scriptures and the Messiah himself. And without pretense or fudging, he loves to see the genuine, authentic marriage of the sacred text and its supreme Treasure. Few take both the Old Testament and Christ with such seriousness and contagious joy. Now, in this book, a world-class professor leverages his learning and skill in the Hebrew language, discourse analysis, and the full text of Scripture to train lay leaders, common Christians, and all careful students of the Bible, not just to read and understand the Old Testament better, but through it to encounter the King himself in the full sweep of his majesty and to delight in him."
-- David Mathis, Senior Teacher and Executive Editor, desiringGod.org; Pastor, Cities Church, Saint Paul, Minnesota; author, Habits of Grace
"For a Christian, understanding how Jesus is the center and climax of Scripture is of utmost importance. In this volume, Jason DeRouchie channels decades of study to help readers appropriately read the Old Testament as Christian Scripture by examining how Jesus fulfills all of God's promises. I love this book because it helps believers delight in God's word and delight in the God who gave us his word."
-- Benjamin L. Merkle, M. O. Owens Jr. Chair of New Testament Studies and Research Professor of New Testament and Greek, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; Editor, Southeastern
Theological Review
"If enjoyment is not one of the first words that comes to mind when you think about the Old Testament, then this book is a gift to you. Jason DeRouchie is a trusted scholar and just the man we need to teach us that the Old Testament prepares for and points to Jesus Christ. This happy discovery awaits all who read Enjoying Jesus's Bible: The Old Testament for Christians."
-- C. J. Mahaney, Senior Pastor, Sovereign Grace Church, Louisville, Kentucky
"Jason DeRouchie is a faithful guide to the Old Testament. He shows that its theological message is that God reigns, saves, and satisfies through covenant for his glory in Christ."
-- Andy Naselli, Professor of Systematic Theology and New Testament, Bethlehem College and Seminary; Elder, The North Church, Mounds View, Minnesota
"I have benefited from Jason DeRouchie's work both personally and professionally for decades, and this book represents yet another gift to those who would engage its content. His work is clear, thorough, and compelling. Additionally, his argument is fundamental and essential for the full and proper interpretation of the Old Testament as Christian Scripture. If you are not convinced, repent and reread it."
-- Miles V. Van Pelt, Alan Hayes Belcher, Jr. Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Languages and Director, Summer Institute for Biblical Languages, Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson
"Jason DeRouchie's work will be immensely helpful to a wide variety of readers. It is both accessible and comprehensive. It is practical and well-researched. I'm looking forward to hearing of its impact in a variety of contexts around the globe."
-- Ryan Robertson, President, Reaching & Teaching International Ministries; Elder, Third Avenue Baptist Church, Louisville, Kentucky