Nomad
In Nomad, Alex Duke shares a short story of our long journey home. In ten short chapters, this book tracks the movement of God’s people back toward their home—back to being God’s people in God’s place. It gives an overview of the entire story of Scripture through this epic and exciting lens.
The Garden, the Tabernacle, and the Ark
I was most interested to read how the tabernacle is described as a new Eden. The ark is guarded by cherubim, the golden lampstand looks like a tree, and the priests are like Adam—called to guard, keep, and work the tabernacle. This illuminated God’s Word for me in a way that allowed me to see the line running straight through Scripture.
Equally interesting was how Duke maps out the travels of the ark. It signifies God’s presence, and I was moved to see how God dwelling with His people is such a central theme throughout the Bible. He then takes us to the temple, where we get to feel at home with God.
The Temple, Jesus Christ, and the Church
As we see how sinful kings treat the temple, we also see God’s glory depart and exile on the horizon. Duke draws the comparison to show that God does not abandon His people. Despite our unfaithfulness, He remains faithful.
The book concludes by showing Christ fulfilling the promise of a better temple and a better covenant. There is no distance left to travel, for He Himself is the sacrifice. We then see the church as a temple and a lighthouse—where travelers can come to seek and see God. And we look to Christians, in whom we can see God’s Spirit living.
The One Who Brings Us Home
God will bring heaven to earth, and there will be no more temple—only the Lord and the Lamb. This book is brilliant and beautiful. It will cause you to wonder at our journey in the storyline of Scripture, and it will cause you to worship the One who brings us home.
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