FINALIST FOR THE CHRISTIAN BOOK AWARD® • Join beloved Bible teacher and best-selling author Dee Brestin in discovering the surprising places Jesus shows up in the Old Testament and the unexpected ways He speaks into our lives today.

Offering a fascinating perspective on the historic, poetic, and prophetic books of the Old Testament, Brestin draws on her deep understanding of the full scope of the Bible to explore the timeless story of God's quest to rescue each of us. She combines rich teaching, memorable storytelling, and an in-depth Bible study component to create a resource that shows readers how the story began (the books of Moses), how to live in the story (the poetic books), and how the story will end (the prophets). “A perfect resource for Bible study groups. Any Christian interested in a close reading of the Old Testament will relish Brestin’s intricate study.”—Publishers Weekly

“Dee is a voice in the wilderness, telling us of this Jesus who we long to know but oftentimes struggle to believe. We need her words, pointing us to Him, in this hour.”—Sara Hagerty, author of Every Bitter Thing Is Sweet and Unseen: The Gift of Being Hidden in a World That Loves to Be Noticed

“Sometimes the Bible can feel like a book of disconnected stories, and we wonder how all the parts fit together. With wisdom and warmth, Dee Brestin guides us through the Old Testament, helping us understand how all the stories point to Jesus. The Jesus Who Surprises faithfully teaches the big picture of the Bible while offering daily encouragement to see God’s work in our own stories.”—Melissa Kruger, director of women’s content for the Gospel Coalition and author of In All Things: A Nine-Week Devotional Bible Study on Unshakeable Joy

“If you’re looking for a unique Bible study that’s immersed in powerful teaching, poignant stories, and thought-provoking discussion questions, The Jesus Who Surprises is for you. Dee Brestin skillfully weaves memorable truth throughout this well-written book while directing her readers to the discovery of Jesus in every part of life and in unexpected places throughout the Old and New Testaments. You can read this book on your own, or better yet, gather a group of your friends and experience this outstanding Bible study together. I highly recommend it!”—Carol Kent, speaker and author of He Holds My Hand: Experiencing God’s Presence and Protection

“This study has changed my life. I had so many misconceptions about who I thought God was before this, but I know now that He loves me beyond what I dreamed He could. My prayer life has completely changed, and I’m not afraid to be real with Him and know that He understands and cares about every little thing.”—Jennifer Glaubius

“If someone asked me if they should do this study, I would say, yes, one hundred percent, go for it, because there are things in there I never saw before! This study will change your life and your perspective on the Bible.’”—Hope Sims