How the OT?

Intro

Why the OT Recap.

Setup for How the OT?

Humpty Dumpty Illustration

Understand it was written in a different time, in a different place, to a different people.

-Geographical differences

-Political differences

Unstable governments

Many many kings

Bartering system

-Cultural differences

Polygamy

Bride prices

War/Fighting for Land and Conquering

-Language differences

But don’t be discouraged…saints have gone before us in doing the hard work.

Now that we understand what we’ve gotten ourselves into…let’s figure out how to get the most out of it.

Read larger, get the big picture

Avoid moralism, but seek Godliness