Many preachers ignore preaching from the Old Testament because they feel
it is outdated in light of the New Testament and difficult to expound.
On the other hand, some preachers will preach from the Old Testament
frequently but fail to handle it correctly, turning it into moralistic
rules or symbolic lessons for our spiritual life. In How to Preach and
Teach the Old Testament for All Its Worth, Christopher J. H. Wright
proclaims that preachers must not ignore the Old Testament. It is the
Word of God! The Old Testament lays the foundation for our faith and it
was the Bible that Jesus read and used.
Looking first at why we should preach from the Old Testament, the author
moves on to show the reader how they can preach from it. Covering the
History, Law, Prophets, Psalms, and Wisdom Literature, interspersed with
practical checklists, exercises, and sermons, Wright provides an
essential guide on how to handle the Old Testament responsibly.
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