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Wrestling with God: Understanding Difficult Old Testament Passages

Wrestling with God: Understanding Difficult Old Testament Passages

by Lessing, R Reed
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A clear-eyed, Christ-centered guide to the Old Testament's hardest questions--from creation and conquest to suffering, judgment, and mercy.

How do you face the most troubling things in the Bible without losing hope? With candor and care, this book guides readers through the Old Testament's most challenging questions--creation in six days, the holy Trinity, divine anger, the flood, violence in Joshua, long lifespans, figurative numbers, and sexuality--always returning to the promise of Christ at the center.

Features of Wrestling with God:

  • 14 chapters centered around 14 common questions
  • Discussion questions at the end of each chapter
  • Written by two well-respected and decorated theologians
  • Maps, charts, and tables to help your understanding

You'll tackle each question head-on, exploring historical, cultural, and linguistic differences that separate modern life from Israel's ancient world. The authors--seasoned theologians and pastors--shine a light on misunderstood texts, showing how Law and Gospel shape our understanding and why God's promise is never outmatched by life's darkness.

Every chapter ends with thoughtful discussion questions, perfect for your own study or Bible class. With humility, clarity, and gracious hope, you're invited to "wrestle with God" and see those strange, hard passages in the light of Christ's mercy.

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Pub dateJan 13, 2026
ISBN-100758679858
ISBN-139780758679857
LanguageEnglish
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