Old Testament

God and the Prophets of Old

Rachel Chimits

The Old Testament in the Bible is a little weird and difficult to read, so why is it included alongside more important seeming books like the gospels and Romans?

Let’s be honest now. The books in the first half of the Bible, with the possible exception of Psalms and some of the iconic Sunday school stories, aren’t much fun to read.

Why Read the Old Testament?

David Wilkerson (1931-2011)

Some believers — even ministers — believe the Old Testament is not relevant to our times so there’s no need to study it anymore. How wrong they are! The Old Testament explains the New Testament in clear, simple terms. Its stories are full of types and shadows of eternal truths, played out in the practical lives of real people.

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