The Christian is privileged to serve God under the new covenant today and celebrates the work and life of Jesus Christ. But there is some relevancy to the Old Testament in the believer’s life as well. Following the path of the Jews and their relationship with God opens the eyes of the Christian who has formerly neglected the books of the Old Testament. A study of these books will bring us all to a fuller understanding of our own spiritual heritage.
From Slaves to Conquerors is a study that begins with the life of Moses but focuses mainly on the books of Joshua, Judges, and Ruth. The lessons center on key characters of the Israelite history that are easily applied today. As one learns of the nation’s covenant with God and Israel’s subsequent failure to keep that agreement, hope arises from the student’s heart when the Lord eventually returns to provide rescue. This is ultimately the story of Israel—and ours as well.
