What Is the Old Testament?

Why should Christians read the Old Testament—and which Old Testament laws still apply to followers of Jesus today? Get the book Real Life Theology Conversations: https://renew.org/rltc/ The Old Testament makes up most of the Bible, but many Christians struggle to understand why it still matters. Is it simply the history of ancient Israel? Are Christians still required to obey its commandments? How does it help us understand Jesus? In this episode of Family Conversations on Real Life Theology, Bobby Harrington and Jordan Arnold join hosts Caitlyn Rozenboom and Collin Mathies to explain what the Old Testament is and why it remains essential for Christians. They discuss how the Old Testament records God’s faithfulness, reveals our need for a Messiah, and provides the foundation for understanding the gospel. They also explore how books such as Psalms, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes help Christians recognize God’s work, face discouragement, develop wisdom, and live faithfully. The conversation then addresses whether Christians are still bound by Old Testament law. Examining Ephesians 2:14–18, Matthew 5:17, Galatians 3, and other passages, Bobby and Jordan explain how Jesus fulfilled the Law and the Prophets—and how Christians can read the Old Testament faithfully through the life, teaching, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Visit RENEW.org to sign up for our email newsletter and be the first to know about new content, books and resources.  https://renew.org/ Check out the following from RENEW.org: Events: https://renew.org/resources/events/ Videos: https://renew.org/media/videos/ Podcasts: https://renew.org/media/podcasts/ Articles: https://renew.org/articles/ Free eBooks: https://renew.org/resources/free-ebooks/ Books: https://renew.org/resources/books/ Audiobooks: https://renew.org/resources/audiobooks/ Sermon Tools: https://renew.org/resources/sermon-tools/ Job Board: https://jobs.renew.org/ Renew University: https://renewuniversity.org/ Real Life Theology Conversations: https://renew.org/rltc/ Sign up for our newsletter: https://renew.org/resources/newsletter-sign-up/ Be sure to like, subscribe and follow on social media!  You can find us on: Instagram: @the.renew.network  Facebook: Renew.org  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RENEWnetwork Twitter: @therenewnetwork TikTok: the.renew.network  Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/RENEW