How to Read the Old Testament as a Christian

How should Christians read the Old Testament? For many believers, the Old Testament can feel distant, unfamiliar, or difficult to understand. Some treat it as background material, while others focus almost entirely on the New Testament. But Scripture teaches that the Old Testament is essential for understanding Christ and the gospel. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains how to read the Old Testament faithfully as Christian Scripture—seeing how it reveals God's character, exposes our need for redemption, and points forward to Jesus Christ. Drawing from Luke 24:44–47, Romans 15:4, and Hebrews 10:1, this episode helps believers read all of Scripture with clarity, confidence, and a Christ-centered focus. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why the Old Testament is Christian Scripture • How the Old Testament points to Christ • The difference between covenant fulfillment and ongoing instruction • How the Bible tells one unified redemptive story The Old Testament is not outdated or optional. It is God's Word given for our instruction and our hope. 🔗 For more from Contending for the Word Q&A: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/