Wanting to learn more about the Old Testament? Here are some posts on topics, scholarly questions, and more on Old Testament passages. Some are our own thoughts and some are the thoughts of prominent Christian scholars.
It’s a question we all ask ourselves at some point: does the Old Testament law still apply? Do Christians follow the Old Testament? Read the passage below along with the notes taken from the Chronological Life Application Study Bible to help you explore these questions. What is the Old Testament…
The world recently witnessed the accession of King Charles III after the passing of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. While we still wait for the coronation ceremony, he officially holds numerous titles in the United Kingdom, the British monarchy, and the Commonwealth. Did you know that the Bible describes the…
Which promise in the Bible do you find most precious? Is it Isaiah 41:10, “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you and help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand”? Or Jeremiah…
Recently I faced an important decision. I had to decide between reading the Chronicles of Narnia to my children in chronological order or in the published order. Though this may not seem like a big deal, just ask a fan of the books what their opinion is and I’m sure…
The story of Joseph in Genesis mirrors the story of Christ perhaps more than any other story in the Bible. Here is a story of rags-to-riches, or disgrace-to-honor, or humility-to-glory. We may even call it a story of death and resurrection. This is a story of God saving the world…
For over fifty years, J. Vernon McGee’s study Thru the Bible has been broadcast over the radio to a vast, worldwide audience. I found his broadcast soon after becoming a Christian and was immediately drawn by his distinct and iconic voice. He made the Bible understandable and left me craving…
Quick—what is more precious than jewels and more profitable than gold? That’s right, wisdom (Prov. 3:14-15; 8:11, 18-19)! Through the centuries, many Christians have turned to the book of Proverbs for wisdom. That is, essentially, what the book is about. Written at the highpoint of Israel’s history with the gift…
We all know there is typically far more going on beneath the surface of the biblical text than what we pick up on with a cursory reading or two. This is where resources like the IVP Bible Background Commentary can help fill in the gaps and bring the ancient world…
Maybe you’ve heard 2 Chronicles 7:14 before. The concept of “repenting” can feel vague, but the Bible has this verse to take out some of the guesswork. Of course, we can’t just take a verse out of context, but the principles outlined are transferrable after some care. To aid our…
Isaiah 6 marks the beginning of the first-person Isaianic memoir, often marked by the prophet’s most notable words, “Here am I. Send me!” This chapter, full of intense imagery, only becomes more beautiful after understanding the full context and subtext. Isaiah 6:8-10 employs a common literary device called a palistrophe.…