The Old Testament

Aug 30, 2026  •  Don Landen

From the very first words of Genesis to the silence that fell after the last prophet spoke, the Old Testament tells a story that is not just ancient history — it is our story. At its heart is a pattern that repeats itself with striking consistency: God reaches out in love and covenant, we turn away, and God, in relentless grace, calls us back. We see it in the garden, where one broken rule shattered paradise. We see it in Cain and Abel, where jealousy led to the first murder. We see it in Noah, Abraham, Joseph, Moses, David, and Solomon — flawed and faithful people alike, each carried forward by a God who refuses to abandon them. The spiritual lesson woven through every chapter is both humbling and hopeful. No matter how far we drift, God is still for us and still with us. The covenant-breaking is always ours. The covenant-keeping is always God's. As we trace this sweeping arc of Scripture, we are invited to ask where we find ourselves in the story — and to recognize that the same God who pursued a wandering people through wilderness and exile is pursuing us still.