A Quick Start Guide to the Old Testament

You may know the stories—Noah and the flood, Moses and the Red Sea, David and Goliath, Daniel in the lions’ den. But have you ever wondered how all those stories fit together?

Why did God choose Israel? What’s the difference between Israel and Judah? Where do the prophets fit into the story? And how does all of it connect to Jesus—and to your story today? And why does all of this matter to me?

A Quick Start Guide to the Old Testament was written for ordinary people who want to understand the Bible without needing a seminary degree.

In clear, easy-to-understand language, Dan Conklin walks you through the key Old Testament stories, helping you see the people, places, events, and themes that form one unfolding drama.

Along the way, you’ll:

• See the big picture instead of getting lost in unfamiliar names, places, and events.

• Discover how the pieces fit together as you follow the story from Creation through Israel’s history, exile, and return.

• Understand why each episode matters and where it belongs in the larger biblical story.

• Recognize the themes that run throughout Scripture and prepare the way for Jesus.

• Connect God’s story with your own and discover why the Old Testament still matters for your life today.

Whether you’re new to the Bible, returning to it after years away, leading a small group, or simply tired of feeling lost when you reach the Old Testament, this book will give you a framework you can carry with you every time you open Scripture.

39 books. One unfolding story.

You’ve heard the stories. Now discover how they fit together.