Recently, I read of a well-known pastor of a large church that was quoted saying that we didn’t need the Old Testament. That we needed to concentrate on the New Testament. Have you heard that? Here is a link to one article, if you want to read about it.

How would we know the character of God without the Old Testament? Or how could we fully experience God’s mercy without it? The New Testament is based on the Old Testament laws and prophets. Jesus, as well as, the apostles quoted many times from the Old Testament. They seemed to find it essential.

So, I thought I would see what the Old Testament had to say about God, us, and his plans. Will you join me each week as I try to look at most of the Old Testament books taking one book per week to share what the Bible has to say. I hope you gain wisdom for your journey. So far that is my plan. In no particular order.

God in Isaiah

1:4 The Holy One of Israel

2:12-17 He is above even the best and  most proud of humans

5:24-25 Because God is rejected He will be angry

6:1-8 He is very holy

7:14 God promises a redeemer

9:6-7 Promised Messiah

12:3 There is joy in salvation

24:1-6 God will bring judgment on all who transgress His law

26:3 God will keep us in perfect if our mind is focused on Him

29:15 God sees all

30:15 If those who have gone astray will return they will find peace, rest, and confidence

37:14-20 Hezekiah prays for God’s deliverance from enemies and God answers with help

40:12-31 We see how big God is and how He provides for us in our daily walk

41:4 God is the first and the last

43:11 There is no other savior

43:25 He will forgive and not remember our sins

45 He alone is God

49:15-16 He cannot forget His own

55:8-9 His thoughts and ways are above our thoughts and ways

57:15 He dwells in eternity and is with the humble

59:2 Possible reason for unanswered prayer

64:4 God helps those who wait on Him

After viewing this list, do you want to do away with reading Isaiah? I encourage to read all of Isaiah and maybe use a study guide called Simple Bible Lessons for You or if you want a workbook you can find the same lessons in my Bible Reading Study Guide.

Words to light your path

Isaiah 61:10 I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, My soul shall be joyful in my God; for He has clothed me with the garments of salvation, He has covered me with the robe of righteousness. NKJV

Heavenly Father, Help us to not listen to those who would take us away from the Old Testament for there is much to learn about You, who we are without You, and Your plans for us. The good plans You have for us. Help us to be students of Your word and learn for ourselves who You are. Amen