Why the Old Testament Still Matters
I am not a pastor, a theologian, or a celebrity. I am simply a Christian who loves God and enjoys diving deeply into Scripture. I want to share my thoughts as I study God’s Word and encourage others, by example, to do the same. Many Christians do not read the Old Testament because they feel it is irrelevant to their journey with Jesus. Yet Jesus was born a Jew. He is the promised Messiah who taught from the Law and the Prophets. As Christians, we are grafted into the children of Israel (Please read Romans 11:11–24). We are instructed by a New Testament written by Messianic Jews who were inspired by God’s Holy Spirit (Please read 2 Timothy 3:16 and 1 Peter 1:21). The whole Bible is relevant to Christians today, and Jesus can be found throughout its pages. There is much to be learned. Who is God? What is His nature? How has He interacted with humanity? What plans does He have for us? Does He take a personal interest in us as individuals? Jesus frequently grounded His authority and teachi...