Why I love the Old Testament

& the New Testament

Oh the beauty of the Old, the context laid
The plot thickened, Creator God betrayed.
Over and over, First Adam and Eve
Then Israel, Person and Nation deceived
By other gods, By creation itself
By surrounding land, people, prosperity, and wealth.
Warned, disciplined, repentant, then saved
Over and over in generational decay.

But the beauty of the Old is the promise of the New
Because when I read these ancient words, I see You.

You are the needed Judge, the Prophet, Priest, and King
Mountain Ram, Passover Lamb, and perfect offering -
Your divine blood, tested and tried,
Your human body beaten, hung, and crucified.

As I read your whole testament stained with blood
I see and feel the cost of an intervening love.
When I read your words, I see resurrected hope for me
For salvation from my sin and redeemed suffering.

When I am surrounded by death, pain, grief, and loss,
With mud-opened eyes,
I read your words and see the cross.

I’ve been listening through the Bible with my church family, and it’s been such a gift. I can’t get over how God tells one beautiful, cohesive story across generations and through so many human voices. The more I’m in Scripture, the more I’m astounded by the richness and beauty of it all.

As we approach Good Friday and Easter, I feel such wonder and joy at what God has done through the person of Jesus—the prophecies fulfilled, the great problem solved.

I’ve loved experiencing Scripture through different creative lenses lately. Listening on @dwellbible and following along with @thebiblerecap has been unbelievably helpful. Our family watched @kingofkingsanimation in theaters this week and I was so impressed. We’ve also been enjoying the first few episodes of House of David on Prime.

As I watch and listen, I’m in awe of how God reveals Himself through words, patterns, symbols, and stories we can understand. I can’t believe the layers of connection woven throughout the Bible.

Genesis 3:6, Romans 5:12, Genesis 3:13, Hosea 1:2, Deuteronomy 6:14–15, Jeremiah 2:11–13, Judges 2:18–19, Nehemiah 9:28, Luke 24:27, Hebrews 8:6, Isaiah 33:22, Deuteronomy 18:15, Hebrews 4:14, Genesis 22:13, Exodus 12:5–7, 1 Corinthians 5:7, Hebrews 10:14, Isaiah 53:5, Matthew 27:26–31, Philippians 2:8, Hebrews 9:22, Romans 5:8, 1 Peter 1:3, Romans 8:28, Revelation 21:4, John 9:6–7, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Hebrews 12:2

Music by @sarahsparksmusic
Poetry & video by @kategoescreating

What’s caused you to wonder lately in the story of Scripture?