The Story of the Old Testament

In this episode, hosts Oren Martin and Caitlin Van Wagoner are joined by Dani Stoll, a resident in the Watermark Institute. They will discuss the story of the Old Testament, how all the parts fit together, and why it matters to us as Christians today.   Part I: 00:00–03:11 Introduction What is the Watermark Institute?  PART II: 03:11–05:33 Why is it important for Christians to understand the Old Testament?  “The Old Testament is a richly furnished room dimly lit”– B.B. Warfield  “Although the Old Testament is prior in time, the New Testament has precedence in intrinsic value” – Augustine Why should we study the Old Testament?  10 Reasons the Old Testament is Important for Christians Scripture Mentioned: Colossians 1:26-28  Part III: 05:33–07:05 What are some common misconceptions about the Old Testament?  Scripture Mentioned: John 5:37-40  Part IV: 07:05–23:17 The story of the Old Testament What is the Old Testament about? The Biblical Covenants  The Five Key Covenants God Makes with Humans in the Bible Scripture Mentioned: John 1:1-3, Genesis 3:15, Genesis 12:1-3, 2 Samuel 7, Ezekiel 36:22-38, Jeremiah 31:31-40  Part V: 23:17–26:37 How has understanding the story of the Old Testament impacted your faith?   Part VI: 26:37–30:46 If someone wanted to truly understand the Old Testament, where would they start? David Helm, The Big Picture Story Bible Vaughan Roberts, God’s Big Picture: Tracing the Storyline of the Bible Dr. Jason DeRouchie, 40 Questions About Biblical Theology The Watermark Institute   __   Learn more about Watermark Community Church at watermark.org    Follow along with Watermark Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter