Understanding the Old Testament

When we read the Old Testament, it can get confusing because it feels like we are reading about life on another planet. It can be difficult, to be honest about how we really feel when we are reading it, but in order to understand it, we need to be honest. The Old Testament invites us to wrestle with its stories and meaning because that’s what Jesus did. It’s only when we wrestle with the Old Testament and are honest about our questions and feelings that we see the God we know in Jesus.