Thoughts to Keep in Mind: Reading the Old Testament

When Nephi wanted to inspire his brothers to trust the Lord, he shared stories about Moses and teachings from Isaiah. When the Apostle Paul wanted to encourage the early Christians to have faith in God’s promises, he reminded them about the faith of Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Rahab, and others. And when Jesus Christ told the leaders of the Jews to “search the scriptures,” explaining that they “testify of me” (John 5:39), the scriptures He was talking about are the writings we call the Old Testament.