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The Message of the Old Testament: Promises Made is unavailable, but you can change that!

The Old Testament is the story of God's promises to his people. Below its somewhat obscure surface is hidden magnificent truth about the love and power of God. Throughout its pages the reader can find promise after promise from God, all of which are fulfilled in the New Testament-in the incarnation of Jesus Christ. Author Mark Dever introduces readers to the Old Testament as a glorious whole so...

Pharaoh’s heart, and he will pursue” the people of Israel (14:4). Several verses later, he broadens his scope: “I will harden the hearts of the Egyptians so that they will go in after them” (14:17). And that is exactly what happens. According to the Bible, and according to this book of Exodus in particular, God is not passive. Circumstances do not determine God’s plan; God’s plan determines circumstances. Friend, that is the story of the whole Bible. That is why so many unlikely things happen—from
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