The Answer - Week 6: Why Read the Old Testament?

Awake Us Now · Jul 1, 2026 · 25m

Today's question, "Why read the Old Testament" is often asked by church going people. It is often stated this way:

⁃ The Old Testament is so hard to understand.

⁃ I like the New Testament better than the Old.

⁃ God seems so angry and mean in the Old.

⁃ Hasn't the New Testament replaced the Old?

⁃ All those animal sacrifices are a huge turn off.

Why read the Old Testament? Here are four main themes which Pastor will use to answer today's question:

⁃ Revelation

⁃ Foundation

⁃ Confirmation

⁃ Salvation

Revelation: God reveals Himself, the past, the future, His plan, His character:

⁃ All Scripture…