30 Old Testament Passages with Deeper Meaning: The Surprising Significance of Seemingly Ordinary Verses

by Michael Williams

Feed your curiosity of the Bible by exploring the deeper meaning behind familiar Old Testament passages.

Below the surface of every seemingly ordinary Bible verse lies a deeper meaning just waiting to be discovered. And these hidden insights aren't just reserved for scholars, academics, or pastors. Anyone who knows where to look can uncover the surprisingly significant messages that the biblical authors intended for us to hear.

In 30 Old Testament Passages with Deeper Meaning, Michael Williams seeks to lead believers to a deeper comprehension and appreciation of biblical truth. In each easy-to-read chapter, Williams focuses on one Old Testament verse or passage,

Examines its cultural, historical, linguistic, and/or theological context.Explains how it is enhanced by the added context and perspective.Provides questions to facilitate further reflection, study, and discussion.

Helping to bridge the gap between the academy and the church, this broadly accessible and edifying book will help everyday Christians get more out of their Bible. Plus, the insightful questions at the end of each chapter make this an ideal small group, Bible study, or expository preaching resource.

Tables, reflection prompts, and a select bibliography are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

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Published May 2, 2023

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Reviews

[Dann Zinke · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has 30 short chapters that make for good daily devotional reading. Some chapters I found more interesting than others, but I'm sure others will enjoy the chapters that held less of my attention. Each chapter lays out an OT passage, explains the deeper meaning, and then tries to tie it to Christ, which I appreciated. I also appreciated that Williams repeatedly emphasized that knowing Hebrew doesn't unlock some secret hidden meaning of the passage. English translations can accurately convey the meaning of the text, but knowing Hebrew can give you a more well-orbed view into the biblical author's thoughts and literary style.

[Kj · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a gift! Many treasures of the Bible are hidden from most modern readers. Michael kindly unearths a few that opened my eyes to the depth and meaning in these passages.

[Benjamin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I tell my exegesis students to pay attention to what they read. The title of this book may make it sound like some sort of "Bible code" nonsense, but it's not. It is an exercise in teaching the reader how to read the Bible by paying attention to what you read, especially if you have some grasp of the biblical languages. But you the reader doesn't need Hebrew and Greek to benefit from reading this book. Williams knows how to make things clear to the non-specialist. And he is especially good at showing how these particular Old Testament passages take the reader to Christ. Highly recommended.

[D. L. Ashenfelder · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy read, but a solid little book on hermeneutics. I’d recommend to anyone starting out in scriptural interpretation.

[Linda Jacob · Rating 2 out of 5]

I only read half of this book. It was a bit dull. I didn't find much deeper meaning as I read through it.