Old Testament Made Easier - Part 4 : Jeremiah 13 to Malachi 4

by David J. Ridges

UNDERSTAND THE OLD TESTAMENT AS NEVER BEFORE!The Old Testament is a most valuable book of scripture. It is the source of several favorite Bible stories many of us heard when we were growing up, such as Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, Noah and the Flood, David and Goliath, Ruth, Daniel in the Lions' Den, and many more. However, far beyond, it is a rich source of gospel doctrines and teachings of the plan of salvation. It teaches the Creation, the Fall, and the Atonement of Christ in many ways and with rich illustrations, including in the law of Moses. It teaches the mercy and willingness of Jehovah, the premortal Jesus Christ, to forgive. It teaches and illustrates time and again what kinds of thinking and actions we need to avoid if we desire to remain firmly on the covenant path. And it teaches how to repent and return to Christ, whose arms of mercy are extended all the day long (Isaiah 65:2), inviting us to repent.In this third edition, noted teacher and gospel scholar David J. Ridges brings the Old Testament to life with his well-known teaching skills. It is much expanded over previous editions and includes almost all of the scripture reading blocks referenced in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' Come, Follow Me for the Old Testament. A quick glance inside will show you the format, which includes background and setting, brief notes within and between the verses, and bold font to emphasize and point things out.

Genres: Christian, Nonfiction, Religion

671 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 25, 2021

About the author

David J. Ridges taught for the Church Educational System for thirty-five years. He holds bachelor's and master's degrees from Brigham Young University and taught adult religion and Know Your Religion classes for BYU Continuing Education and spoke at BYU Campus Education Week for many years.

Ridges has served as a curriculum writer for Sunday School, seminary, and institute of religion manuals. His callings in the Church include Gospel Doctrine teacher, bishop, stake president, and patriarch. He and his wife, Janette, have served two full-time Church Educational System missions. They are the parents of six children and are enjoying a growing number of grandchildren. They reside in Springville, Utah.

Reviews

[Anna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great reference book for studying the Old Testament and understanding unfamiliar language and connotations.

[Vivienne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent insights to better understand the Old Testament.

[Kierstin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great help for understanding the Old Testament. The commentary is built right into the text with historical and cultural explanations. East to read and understand.

[Cathy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am happy to be finished with the Old Testament. I am looking forward to the New Testament in 2023.