As I have been sitting here preparing for the Old Testament Survey course I teach for Western Bible College, it dawned on me that some people cannot see how the Old Testament can relate to their life in Christ, much less have even read the Old Testament in the last year.
Unfortunately, we do not hear many sermons or teachings from the Old Testament. However, it is full of doctrines, teachings, thoughts for our life in Christ. Just a few ideas:
1. Read the entire book from the OT in one sitting.
2. Ask the following questions-
A. Who wrote it and why?
B. To whom was it written and why?
C. What is the content of the book?
D. What is the message or meaning the author is trying to present?
E. How did it apply to the audience of that day?
F. How does it apply to me today?
I believe this will help greatly in studying the OT. So, have fun following Christ as you read and study the Old Testament.
In Christ,
Pastor Wendell
A Word From Wendell 