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  • Hitchhiking with Prophets

  • A Ride Through the Salvation Story of the Old Testament
  • By: Chad Bird
  • Narrated by: Chad Bird
  • Length: 5 hrs and 5 mins
  • 5.0 out of 5 stars (20 ratings)

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Hitchhiking with Prophets

By: Chad Bird
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The Bible is not some dusty textbook, but a veritable circus of humanity, with high-soaring saints, back-talking donkeys, left-handed kingslayers, and all the glory and gore you can fit inside the big top of this biblical tent.

And everywhere in this story is God who, in his wild and passionate love for humanity, is shepherding history toward the birth and ministry of Jesus the Messiah.

Do you already have a good grasp of the Old Testament? Wonderful. This book will be an enjoyable review. Do you not know the difference between the Bible and The Hobbit? Also fine. This book will be a helpful map into unknown territory.

By the time we're done, you won't know all the ins and outs of the story, but you will have a strong grasp of the major movers and shakers. We will sit shotgun with patriarchs and prophets. Each one will take us a little farther down the Old Testament road until we get to the goal: to Jesus, the one in whom the whole story finds fulfillment and meaning.

©2024 Chad Bird (P)2024 1517 Publishing
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"An enjoyable ride"

I'm halfway through my hitchhike with Chad Bird. it's great to have him as a tour guide because some of these prophets scare me : ) we just got picked up by Moses in Exodus.

This trip through the old testament is one I would recommend for everyone. I thought I had the realistate of the old testament well layed out in my mind, but even in Chad's consice survey I am picking up a lot of details I missed. What he has attempted in this I haven't seen done before. A complete survey of the Old Testament told in a narrative that pulls you from one scene to the next with ease. From flawed character to flawed character he weaves a cord of grace and redemption through some savage scenes and like every good tour guide reminds those with him of the destination (Jesus) around every corner.

This is a great read for anyone, but if you know someone who stays away from the old testament because of all the "potholes" this would be a great read (listen) for them.

thanks Chad for bringing these old testament stories to life for us.

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Chad does it again

The way he brings the Old Testament to life is truly an amazing skill, he wets your appetite for the Old Testament like no one I’ve ever heard. Listening for a 2nd time in 2 days

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Very perceptive of the key elements that pointed in the Old Testament to Messiah Jesus

Too short, it was sad to finally reach the end. I hope next book is longer than 4 hours

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Chad Bird

Great way to grasp the word! Really narrows the story down so you can understand.

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A Unique Story Told Well

Great subject matter, written well with contemporary applications. A good theological book without being inaccessible to folks like me, seekers of good information.

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The Bible simplified!

I don’t know if someone who has never read the Bible would fully grasp everything but it’s like cliff notes for the Bible. Wonderfully written. Excellent

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Beautiful

Thank you for your work Chad! Beautifully told and so helpful in understanding the Old Testament as a whole. All pointing to our Jesus!

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Great walk through the Old Testament with a Guide

Chad lays out the Old Testament in an understandable way hitting highs and important timeline moments. It’s a great way to go through the Old Testament.

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Enlightening

This book was so enjoyable, informative and profound. Chad Bird is a fantastic writer and storyteller. He has to be if he made me fall in love with the Old Testament! Huh? I’ll have to admit that even as a believer I’ve struggled with the Old Testament. I know that it is important and holds many wonderful books. I also know that I’ve always felt like I wanted to skip over the majority of it because it seemed tedious, confusing, intimidating and at times scary. Not anymore. I listened to this book which is read by Chad himself. I found myself “bookmarking” almost everything he was sharing. Pausing and rewinding so I could hear something again. I ordered a printed copy so that I could go back and pour through it and make notes (and another to share). Chad has a keen knowledge of the OT. He also has lived a unique and at times heart wrenching life. Combine all of this with a knack for being able to distill a huge portion of the Bible into a fascinating and compelling “ride”. One that has left me eager to return for more exploring. I’m so thankful for Chad’s work and his candor.

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The Old Testament is about Jesus

Chad Bird does a great job retelling the story of the Old Testament in a way that is accessible and easy to listen to. Not only does he share personal stories and helpful analogies, but he does so in a down to earth way that makes it easy to follow and understand. While doing so he reveals the great depth of the Old Testament story inviting the reader to learn something new and encouraging the reader to dive into more studies later. Above all Chad’s book always points us to Christ and he demonstrates convincingly that the Old Testament is about Jesus the Messiah, and his great love for you and me.

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