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 

1. What is the Watermark Institute? 

PART II: 03:11–05:33 

Why is it important for Christians to understand the Old Testament?  

1. “The Old Testament is a richly furnished room dimly lit”– B.B. Warfield  
2. “Although the Old Testament is prior in time, the New Testament has precedence in intrinsic value” – Augustine 
3. Why should we study the Old Testament?  
4. 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 

1. What is the Old Testament about? 
2. The Biblical Covenants  
3. 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? 

1. David Helm, The Big Picture Story Bible 
2. Vaughan Roberts, God’s Big Picture: Tracing the Storyline of the Bible 
3. Dr. Jason DeRouchie, 40 Questions About Biblical Theology 
4. The Watermark Institute 

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