See the Unity of Scripture Like Never Before

From Adam and Noah to the Tabernacle, priesthood, and prophets, the Old Testament is filled with patterns and promises that find their fulfillment in Jesus.

Shadows to Substance traces these connections across Scripture, helping readers see the unified story of redemption from Genesis to the New Testament.

Available in Paperback and Kindle

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See the Bigger Story of Scripture

The Bible tells one unified story. This book helps you see it.

Many passages in the Old Testament foreshadow the work and identity of Christ.

In Shadows to Substance, D.J. Dickerson explores how key figures, institutions, and events throughout the Old Testament serve as shadows pointing toward their fulfillment in Jesus.

Through clear teaching and visual study tools, readers are guided through the unfolding story of God's redemptive plan.

Inside the Book

Readers will explore themes such as:

  • Adam and the promise of a second Adam

  • Noah and salvation through the ark

  • The Tabernacle and God's dwelling with His people

  • The priesthood and Christ as our perfect High Priest

  • Bread, water, and other symbols fulfilled in Christ

  • The relationship between Israel and the church

Includes Companion Study Charts

Readers who purchase Shadows to Substance receive access to downloadable study charts designed to help visualize the connections between the Old Testament shadows and their fulfillment in Christ.

These charts make the themes of the book easy to follow and are ideal for:

  • personal Bible study

  • Bible classes

  • small groups

  • teaching environments

Purchase the Book

Shadows to Substance is currently available in paperback, hardcover, and Kindle editions through Amazon and our website.

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Watch the Sermon Series

The Shadows to Substance book grew out of a sermon series exploring these same themes. You can watch the full teaching series here:

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About the Author

D.J. Dickerson is a minister and Bible teacher serving with the church of Christ in La Porte, Texas. Through preaching and writing, he seeks to help others see the unity of Scripture and how the message of the Old Testament finds its fulfillment in Jesus Christ. The Shadows to Substance sermon series—and the book that grew from it—explores these connections across the story of the Bible.

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