Don't try to separate Christ from the Old Testament. Christ Himself referenced what we call the Old Testament, all the time. Christ even tells us if we do not believe the Old Testament, we can't believe His words. Is there a lot of history and such in the Old Testament that tends to be hard to read because we can't comprehend the need for it? Yes. We have to be led of the Spirit as we read, Old or New Testament. The Spirit will guide us even through the stuff that might be considered hard to read, and lead us to the truths we need so desperately.
"The Gospel According to Moses.
It is this lesson that is taught us throughout all the Scriptures: "For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope." In the book of Job this is made manifest. "Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy." James 5:11.
In the writings of Moses it is as clearly set forth. Christ says: "Had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me; for he wrote of me. But if ye believe not the writings, how shall ye believe my words?" John 5:46, 47.
If the gospel according to Moses is neglected, it will be of no use to read the gospel according to John, because the gospel can not be divided. The gospel of Christ, like himself, is one."
Articles on Romans by E. J. Waggoner Chapter 15 Excerpt
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