The Son of David

What kind of king and what kind of kingdom are we asking for when we pray this prayer Jesus taught us to pray? A study of the Old Testament Historical Books—Joshua through Esther—enables us to see the kingdom of God not only as it once was, but also as it is now, and as it will be one day. 

Over ten weeks of guided study, relevant teaching, and group discussion, seasoned Bible teacher Nancy Guthrie traces the history of the people of God from the time they entered the Promised Land through a series of failed kings, exile, and finally their return to await the true King. Readers will see Jesus as:

• the greater Joshua who leads his people into rest;

• the greater Boaz who has done all that is necessary to redeem;

• the greater King who will sit on David’s throne forever;

• the greater Restorer who is building his church from ruined stones.

Gain a fresh perspective on Israel’s history and God’s kingdom, a broader understanding of Jesus as the fulfillment of Scripture, and much more when you join with Nancy on this incredible journey to see Jesus in the Old Testament!

Table of Contents:

Week 1: The Kingdom of God
Teaching Chapter: Your Kingdom Come
Discussion Guide
Week 2: Joshua
Personal Bible Study
Teaching Chapter: There’s No Place like Home
Looking Forward
Discussion Guide
Week 3: Judges
Personal Bible Study
Teaching Chapter: Holding Out for a Hero
Looking Forward
Discussion Guide
Week 4: Ruth
Personal Bible Study
Teaching Chapter: Fields of Grace
Looking Forward
Discussion Guide
Week 5: 1 Samuel
Personal Bible Study
Teaching Chapter: We Won
Looking Forward 134
Discussion Guide
Week 6: 2 Samuel
Personal Bible Study
Teaching Chapter: Forever
Looking Forward
Discussion Guide
Week 7: 1 Kings
Personal Bible Study
Teaching Chapter: Something Greater
Looking Forward
Discussion Guide
Week 8: 2 Kings
Personal Bible Study
Teaching Chapter: You Were Warned
Looking Forward
Discussion Guide
Week 9: Ezra and Nehemiah
Personal Bible Study
Teaching Chapter: So Far Away from God
Looking Forward
Discussion Guide
Week 10: Esther
Personal Bible Study
Teaching Chapter: Tale of Two Kingdoms
Looking Forward
Discussion Guide
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