HOW TO READ THE OLD TESTAMENT - Covenant Theology (Reformed Theology), How to Read the Bible
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2020
- Hey friends! Today we are going to talk about how to read the Old Testament with eyes looking for Jesus- using Covenant theology. This reformed theology is transformative in how to read the bible and I am so excited to dive in!
But first, this video, about how to read the old testament, is part of my "How to Read the Bible" series- in this series I seek to de-mystify some common questions in how to read the bible and just make it all as simple as possible! So if this is something you'd be interested in, make sure to hit the subscribe button and let me know in the comments if there's anything you'd like to hear about! I'd be happy to make a video and answer any questions!
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In today's video on how to read the bible, we are talking specifically about how to read the Old Testament through the lens of Covenant Theology. Reformed theology finds Covenant theology to be a core factor in why we read the Old Testament. So, when we talk about how to read the old testament I want you to keep in mind that this is also just how to read the bible and not just the Old Testament! Covenant theology is so very crucial to seeing Jesus in the entire Bible narrative! Reformed Theology tells us that Christ is in it all!
So today, I share an Old Testament overview and an Old Testament timeline to kind of point out the big parts where we see Jesus and a need for Jesus, other than the prophets. It is crucial in your old testament bible reading to know how to study the bible through the lens of Covenant theology or else there is so much that will be missed! So that is also why I wanted to address this earlier on in my how to read the bible series, is how to read the Old Testament in a Christ-centered way. Frankly, if we don't use Covenant theology, then there really isn't much point to read the Old Testament! I can see why people might ask, "why read the old testament?"! So, maybe you're asking, should a christian read the old testament, and I'd say a BIG YES! In fact, I'd say a big part of Covenant theology is knowing how to read the bible and thus seeing the old testament simplified- with the lens of seeing Christ! I hope this old testament timeline and old testament overview encourage you to jump into God's Word and dig deep!
Because, Christ is there! It's not, "should Christians read the Old Testament"? It's DO Christians read the Old Testament and see Christ, because that's what we are supposed to see, in the old testament simplified!
And hopefully this video gets you motivated as I share how do I read the old testament to make you want to jump into the Old Testament scriptures TODAY! Read through the Old testament not because I say you should, but because God has given you a desire to!
Let me know in the comments if you have any leftover questions after this old testament explained overview. I tried to present an old testament simplified old testament overview, but there's no telling if I actually made Covenant theology simple! That's why I love y'alls feedback!
Make sure to check out the rest of this playlist and my other videos here on how to faith a life- I'd love to answer any questions you may have about Covenant theology and reformed theology, and I will see y'all on Friday!
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A lot of churches teach that that the Old testament is no longer apply to the New testament is very very wrong I prayed for years to understand the Old testament and God finally answered and I absolutely love it love it and without understanding Old testament scriptures and prophecy you're never going to be able to appreciate how beautiful the New testament is for us as Born again believers
So true ❤
Totally agree with this!
I read once (somewhere...?) that it is like a 'scarlet thread' running through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation....Jesus from beginning to end and then on through eternity!
Yes! Exactly! 🙌🏻 God is so good!
“Mommy needs to read a Bible study about Covenant Theology.” I may cry… that’s too sweet. 💜
I would love to learn about the 1st century culture. I find there is so much that goes over my head when I read the Bible simply because I don’t get the cultural significance. My pastor this weekend talked about Bartimaeus in Mark 10 and how when he threw aside his cloak it was throwing aside his way of life because he was a beggar and during Passover he would have made a lot of money begging, but he abandoned it for Jesus. I would have never realized the significance of his cloak throwing before.
Kassandra Waltenburg YES! Exactly! I am very excited to share more about that! I want to make sure we cover as much info as possible so that I know what I am actually talking about before I share it- but I am VERY excited to share a lot in the future about first century Palestine!
Do not believe in pre rapture but a great teacher now passed away. Chuck Missler Old and New Testament some very in-depth learning. God Bless you all friends hallelujah amen.
I know this is 3 years later. However, I am currently reading through the Bible from cover to cover. I am at 2 Samuel now. Using a lot of your tips and advice and loving my journey 😊❤
Currently binge-watching your channel and I love you to pieces!!! Your enthusiasm is contagious and encouraging ❤️ In real life, I’d want you to be my best friend! Thank you for all of your helpful content! I’m on Genesis 1-4 currently and I can’t move on yet because of all of the astonishing rabbit holes I’ve gone down. But you are SO right - the OT points to Jesus and has such value! I recently left a church after 25 years because the pastor had such a low view of Scripture, specifically the OT. Very sad.
Hey there! I am currently reading in the Old testament, the book of I Samuel as well as my daily reading of the Psalms. I am determined to make it all the way through to Malachi! LOL! Thanks for sharing friend. 🥰♥️🙏🏽♥️ P.S. Loved hearing your son in the background, too cute! Hope he took that nap!
Karen Carter that’s awesome! Haha determination can sometimes be key! Haha!
This has been so enlightening. Thanks for opening our eyes to this connection. I am encouraged. Thanks for continuing to bring your knowledge to us.
I am so glad this encouraged you! Praise the Lord!
Thank you so much for this Bible study
I’m doing a deep study on Genesis,I’m on chapter 11, and this has gave me a different way of looking at it! So thank you!
I love this video
Faith xx That was AWESOME!! 🥰👍 I thought I was super encouraging and loved the scriptures but you are giving me a new found hunger for reading them in such an incredible new way xx love it xx thank you so much for all your inspirational informative videos xx God bless xx 🥰❤👍
I'm so glad! Praise the Lord!
Thank you Beautiful Faith..I needed to know how to understand the OT..I am reading Genesis 14, where God is telling Abraham he will promise him a future..🙏🙏
You have helped me a ton with learning how to read my Bible!
YAY! That is absolutely my goal! I am so happy to hear that!
Hi! New to your videos and am thoroughly enjoying this!
Recently, I've been wondering is there a list of laws if the Old Testament that we no longer need to follow after Jesus came and fulfilled redemption?
I see specific references that food restrictions and circumcision do not need to be followed in the New Testament but are there others? Or is there somewhere a list if references I can study?
Side note: thanks for not editing out those Mom pauses, it's so encouraging to a young Mom like myself ❤️
I wish you lived close so I could talk to you everyday! I just found your channel and I’m so glad I did! Love ALL your content.
My goodness! You are the sweetest! That’s like the best compliment!!!
@@HowtoFaithALife I joined your patron!!!!
I really enjoy these videos. It gives me a better perspective of the Bible. I'm in the middle of a Daniel study right now. You have helped me out so much!
Rebekah Mackenzie wow- I am SO GLAD! That is why I make them! Because these are things I wish I didn’t have to learn in college or seminary!
@@HowtoFaithALife I agree. There is so much I wish I knew at a younger age that it might have helped me entering adulthood.
Rebekah Mackenzie yes! I am really excited to share with y’all all that I am learning about Pharisees and sadducees in seminary right now! I’m genuinely pretty frustrated at how little I’ve known!!! Anyways, once we cover all the info I’ll make the video!
@@rebekahmackenzie same thing for me!
what do you think about all feasts and rules in the old test? do you belive we should still do them? becouse me and my fam do whats your idea of it all?
Any questions about Covenant theology? Anything you'd add to this Old Testament overview? Let me know here!
what do you think about all feasts and rules in the old test? do you belive we should still do them? becouse me and my fam do whats your idea of it all?
veda brown well, I don’t think there is anything wrong with remembering them, as long as we acknowledge Christ as the fulfillment
@@HowtoFaithALife ok
@@vedabrown2020 The seven feasts of the Lord were actually prophecies of Jesus in the form of "appointed times" (mowed") i.e. feasts. They are listed in order in Lev 23. You need not follow them today since they were but signs (owt) of Jesus and His redemptive work.
The first four were consecutive and were observed in the spring harvest. They are Pasoover, Unleavened bread, firstfruits, and pentacost or shavuot. Jesus is our Passover and was without sin (unleavened) and so His body saw no decay in the grave. He fulfilled those signs on the very day they were observed for 1500 years. He rose on firstfruits and become the firstfruits of the resurrection. Seven week and on day after firstfruits was shavuot and that was fulfilled on the day of pentacost. This depicts the change from old covenant to new or from "flesh" to "Spirit" since that's when the Spirit of God was poured out.
The last three feasts are fall harvest feasts and are fulfilled in a spiritual way. They are trumpets (yom Teruh), day of atonement (yom kippur) and Tabernacles (booths). When we are saved, we are spiritually gathered to God and that is our day of atonement as God then tabernacles with us.
Love, love, love your channel. What kind of Bible do you journal in with the blank pages?
It’s called an interleaved bible! I have the ESV interleaved by crossway!
@@HowtoFaithALife thank you so much. I listen to you on my way to work everyday, it’s a great way to get my mind with the Lord. Thank you again.
Excellent! I would love to talk with you about the older son/younger son theme that runs through the Bible. I think you will be quite amazed at how this theme plays out. Have you looked into "new covenant theology"? Which I think is more Biblical than Covenant theology. Also, "reformed" generally means "Calvinistic". Are you a 5 point Calvinist?
Hey! I’d love to talk! I love studying theology and learning more and more everyday!
I’m not a five point Calvinist but maybe 3-4 point lol 🤪
@@HowtoFaithALife Sweeet...I love sharing some very cool things that God has shown me in His Word. You touched on the fact that Ismael was the firstborn while Isaac got the birthright. Do you think that the story of Abraham, Ismael, and Isaac is a true-to-life allegory? If so, who do the three represent?
Faith i got king james version and a Spanish bible I know that you don't understand Spanish are those good bibles to study let me know please lots of love and prayers 🙏
Yes!
@@HowtoFaithALife thanks for the advice lots of love and prayers
Isaiah 53
I’m so puzzled. As you explained Covenant Theology I see no difference between that and Dispensational Theology. I’m sure there are minor differences but maybe nothing but an interesting study. Thank you for the great video!
Chalk it up to my lack of education but I think similarities should be celebrated and differences should be academic. Can you tell that I have been jumped on about this? It happens. It’s better to question an answer than it is to have answers that can’t be questioned. 🌺
I was woundering what you thought about all whats going on in the world(covid the sighns in isreal) all these things these sighns do you think they conect with revalation?
veda brown I think there’s no really way to know for sure- but I would definitely be cautious of anyone who says something is FOR SURE something in Revelation, just because really no one knows! And it’s SUPPOSED to be a mystery!
@@HowtoFaithALife I know alot of people think these sighns means jesus is comeing what do you think
veda brown yeah! I mean- we know one thing for sure JESUS IS COMING- Jesus is winning out in the end, we just don’t know when that is! I think so often people try to figure out when the end times are because they are trying to have it all under control, and that’s not what we are called to! We are called to faith! Ya know?
@@HowtoFaithALife yes I agree! to be honest I want to date and get married and have a life but I also want to see christ
veda brown Hahah! Yes! And at least we will done day in Heaven! Man, you are so wise for your age!
So you're saying the Covenant story is still continuing in every follower of Christ's life today?
Deborah Mobley yes! 💕🙌🏻
@@HowtoFaithALife I can see that. I've always been taught that most NOT ALL, but most of old testament 10 commandments dont apply to us anymore because of Jesus' place on the cross.
@@deb5787 Well, Jesus Himself tells us in Mark 10:17-19 that four of the ten commandments we are still called to obey, and nine out of the ten commandments are repeated in various parts of the new testament, the only one left out is keeping the Sabbath Day! But many Christians believe we are still called to honor the Sabbath day!
@@HowtoFaithALife oh ok. Interesting. I hate that we've been told that it doesn't apply to us anymore because I could see why that would be true because Jesus fulfilled it. But I guess that's not true lol
Deborah Mobley well, Jesus fulfilled the sacrificial law (like making sacrifices!) and the ceremonial law (Matt 5:17!) so kind of! 🤷🏼♀️ idk it’s CRAZY how much false stuff I’ve heard in my life, too!
I do not agree with covenant theology. I am a dispositionalist. I love how you teach the word and I agree that we should not just discount Old Testament or forget. It is just as important as the New. We need both. One of my teachers said you can't really understand the New Testment with reading the Old and New Testment is like a commentary on the Old.
you are so gorgeous in the morning oh my goodness you are a NATURAL BEAUTY!!! (talking about minute 3:50, I'm not a creepy stalker haha)
Awe thank you! How sweet!
Ugh. No.