Watching how the New Testament writers handled the Old Testament brought me face to face with a profound truth, that Jesus does not so much conform to the Bible, but that even the Bible, Israel’s sacred text, bends the knee to Jesus, God’s grand surprise that doesn’t follow a script.
After 30 years of studying and teaching the Bible, I can say that this topic has changed me and my students more than any other, because it gives us a glimpse at a bigger God and a deeper faith.
Even the Bible, Israel's sacred text, bends the knee to Jesus, God's grand surprise that doesn't follow a script.
If you’ve ever wondered to yourself why the New Testament writers quote the Old Testament so often . . . and why they take it out of context, then let's get started.
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Who is this program for?
Jesus followers, seekers, and the ravenously curious. If the thought of looking at God, Jesus, the Bible, and faith from fresh and challenging angles excites you, this is the course for you.
No travel required.
The entire Jesus and the Old Testament course is online and accessible anywhere. Meaning, all sessions are virtual you'll get access to downloadable files digitally.
Study at your own pace.
Binge all six sessions in a weekend or take your time and go at your own pace. It's up to you!
Peter Enns (Ph.D. Harvard University) is Abram S. Clemens professor of Biblical Studies at Eastern University. He has taught undergraduate, seminary, and doctoral courses at numerous other schools, including Princeton Theological Seminary, Harvard Divinity School, and Temple University. Pete speaks and writes regularly to diverse audiences about the intersection of the ancient setting of Bible and contemporary Christian faith. He is a frequent contributor to journals and encyclopedias, and has written, edited, and contributed to nearly 20 books, including The Sin of Certainty: Why God Desires Our Trust More than Our “Correct” Beliefs; The Bible Tells Me So: Why Defending Scripture Has Made Us Unable to Read It, Inspiration and Incarnation: Evangelicals and the Problem of the Old Testament, and The Evolution of Adam: What the Bible Does and Doesn’t Say about Human Origins. Enns resides in suburban Philadelphia with his wife Susan. His popular blog, The Bible for Normal People, can be found at peteenns.com.