In this episode, hosts Oren Martin and Caitlin Van Wagoner are joined by Dani Stoll, a resident in the Watermark Institute. They will discuss the story of the Old Testament, how all the parts fit together, and why it matters to us as Christians today.
Introduction
- What is the Watermark Institute?
Why is it important for Christians to understand the Old Testament?
- “The Old Testament is a richly furnished room dimly lit”– B.B. Warfield
- “Although the Old Testament is prior in time, the New Testament has precedence in intrinsic value” – Augustine
- Why should we study the Old Testament?
- 10 Reasons the Old Testament is Important for Christians
Scripture Mentioned: Colossians
1:26-28
What are some common misconceptions about the Old Testament?
Scripture Mentioned: John
5:37-40
The story of the Old Testament
- What is the Old Testament about?
- The Biblical Covenants
- The Five Key Covenants God Makes with Humans in the Bible
Scripture Mentioned: John 1:1-3, Genesis
3:15, Genesis 12:1-3, 2 Samuel 7, Ezekiel
36:22-38, Jeremiah
31:31-40
How has understanding the story of the Old Testament impacted your faith?
If someone wanted to truly understand the Old Testament, where would they start?
- David Helm, The Big Picture Story Bible
- Vaughan Roberts, God’s Big Picture: Tracing the Storyline of the Bible
- Dr. Jason DeRouchie, 40 Questions About Biblical Theology
- The Watermark Institute
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