Nomad - by Alex Duke (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Alex Duke traces the journey of God's people through the Bible to show readers how Jesus gives direction, peace, and strength every step of the way--exactly what's needed to sustain us on our journey home.

Did you ever feel a little bit out of place--like you don't quite belong? Most of us have, and for good reason. The world we live in is not our true home. Just like our fellow travelers throughout the Bible, we are wandering, trying to find our way home. Once we find Jesus and let him be our guide, we can find the proper path for our long journey home.

Learning to live as a pilgrim in this world will help you to make sense of what's hard and teach you to depend on Jesus when you are feeling displaced and alone. Through Nomad, you will discover how your individual story has fit into God's big story all along. It is part of the Real World Theology series, helping youth and young adults understand how the Bible speaks to the practical details of life.

Review Quotes

"Alex Duke is a skilled pastor, and in this book, he assists believers in understanding our place in the unfolding purposes of God. His approach is pastoral, as I would expect, and he seeks not only to educate believers but to assist them in becoming more faithful."
Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

"Nomad: A Short Story of Our Long Journey Home by Alex Duke is a helpful tool for students and adult alike. As followers of Jesus, we've all had moments where we felt out of place in this world. This book can help you understand what it means to feel displaced and alone and yet still find hope and purpose in this life for the glory of God. Be sure to get this book for yourself and more copies to hand out to others. It's relevant for everyone."
Shane Pruitt, National Next Gen Director, North American Mission Board (NAMB); author of Calling Out the Called

"The first question asked in the Bible is the question we all need to ask ourselves: Where are you? God knows where you are, but do you know where you are? Whether you feel hopelessly lost or content with the status quo, Nomad will help you find your place in God's story."
Gloria Furman, Author of The Pastor's Wife and Missional Motherhood

"Nomad is a wonderful, concise, and clear exploration of the biblical theme of exile--and the glorious return home through the saving work of Jesus Christ. Alex Duke has succeeded in helping his readers trace this theme through Scripture, and this little book will help many followers of Christ as they connect the redemptive dots throughout the arc of the biblical narrative. I commend this book to you."
Jon Nielson, Senior Pastor, Christ Presbyterian Church Wheaton (PCA)

"We are all nomads, but there is a way home. Alex Duke helps weary travelers race through the entire Bible at lightning speed, slowing down just enough for the reader to catch his breath to gaze at the beauty God's goal for creation. Although the book is a quick read, it contains sentences that will stick in the mind and convict the heart. Nomad helps to unlock the Scriptures, leaving you wanting to dig deeper into the Bible's pages. If you have ever felt like a wanderer, confused at what God is doing in the world, then let Alex Duke serve as your guide as he shows you the way home."
Dave Kiehn, Senior Pastor, Park Baptist Church; Director of Ministry: The Americas, The Pillar Network

"We're all born nomads seeking a way home, and the Bible points the way. With illustrations that will make you laugh out loud, Alex traces the path as he highlights God's faithfulness and goodness toward his people. Nomad is a great read that will give you the big picture and deepen your desire to open the Scriptures themselves."
Keri Folmar, Author of The Good Portion: The Holy Spirit; cohost, the Priscilla Talk podcast

"Most Christians want to read their Bible, but many find it hard. In Nomad, Alex Duke helps us see the Bible as one grand story: God's intention to dwell with his people in his place. Though human rebellion drove us into exile, Duke traces how God, through Christ, brings his people home again. If you're looking for a mercifully short and narratively refreshing way to help others grasp the story of Scripture, pick up this book and give it away."
Juan R. Sanchez, Senior Pastor, High Pointe Baptist Church, Austin, Texas; coauthor of Reaching Your Child's Heart

"In Nomad, Alex Duke sets out to consider the theme of God's people in God's place as a way of understanding the entire storyline of the Bible. Short but surprisingly comprehensive, reverent yet funny, insightful but easy to read, Nomad is a wonderful overview. Both new believers and longtime followers of Christ will benefit from thinking about the love of God that brings us into his presence forever. I highly recommend this book and will use it in my ministry."
Mike McKinley, Pastor, Sterling Park Baptist Church, Sterling, VA; author of Friendship with God

About the Author

Alex Duke (MDiv, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is the editorial manager for 9Marks and the pastor of training and sending at Third Avenue Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky. He is the author of Nomad: A Short Story of Our Long Journey Home.