Some people find the Old Testament to be confusing, out of date, and essentially replaced by the New Testament.
At the end of this short survey, readers will clearly see God\'s faithfulness and love for his people and will understand how the Old Testament scriptures prepared for the identity and mission of Jesus as Messiah, Savior, and Lord..
Wright starts from the beginning, describing God\'s promises and covenants with his people and his mission to bless the world.
They are part of the great drama of Scripture, the story of God\'s plan of redemption that embraces all nations and the whole of his creation.
Such sentences as these are not merely beautiful or helpful (though they are that).
How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news.
You shall have no other gods before me.
All peoples on earth will be blessed through you.
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
Using Seven key sentences drawn straight from the Old Testament, he connects the dots and points us toward Jesus.
Wright fits the pieces together and shows us the coherent whole.
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Christopher J.
The Old Testament offers us a grand narrative that reveals God\'s work, God\'s purposes, and God\'s wisdom.
They are missing out.
Some people find the Old Testament to be confusing, out of date, and essentially replaced by the New Testament
