The Shield of Faith returns as we begin a new year of Come, Follow Me with a thoughtful introduction to the Old Testament—a book that often feels intimidating, difficult, or even unsettling to modern readers.
In this episode, we explore why the Old Testament creates tension for so many people and why that tension is worth facing rather than avoiding. Through scripture, history, psychology, and doctrine, we examine the justice and judgment of God—and how those themes ultimately reveal something even deeper: God’s mercy.
We discuss:
Why true doctrine (and faith in true doctrine) changes behavior
Why the Old Testament matters for understanding our modern world
How justice, judgment, repentance, and mercy work together
Common misunderstandings about the Law of Moses and capital punishment
Powerful passages from Psalms, Exodus, Job, Isaiah, and Micah
Why the Old Testament may contain the most beautiful expressions of God’s mercy
Rather than presenting a harsh or distant God, the Old Testament reveals a God who is , , and one who . When read as a complete narrative—and not isolated verses—it becomes a profound witness of repentance, redemption, and grace.