I ordered a separate Old Testament book a few months ago, in preparation for Come, Follow Me this year.

And holding it separate from any other scriptures has made me realize just how MASSIVE it is.

So many people I have talked to have mentioned they feel excitement for a fresh start in the Old Testament, but they also feel that huge gap in knowledge as to what’s going on.

Have you felt that before?

Starting a new task, or a new book of scripture, or a new job, or a new parenting adventure, and you suddenly realize how LITTLE you know?!

I think Moses could relate as he talked to God on the mountain.

In Moses 1, God starts teaching Moses, humble sheep-herder, that there are “worlds without number”.

And the worlds are filled with numberless inhabitants.

In the grand scheme of things, there is so much that our Heavenly Father has not shared with us yet.

And I love Moses’ meek yet inquisitive response:

“Tell me, I pray thee, why these things are so…?” (Moses 1:30)

Why are there so many creations? Why so many worlds? So many people? Why are we here? What’s the purpose of it all?

You know, the BIG questions.

And what amazes me is that the Lord answers this question!

The Lord tells Moses what the big WHY really is for each creation, each trial, each life.

“For behold, this is my work and my glory–to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man.” (Moses 1:39)

It’s for immortality and it’s for eternal life. For us.

That’s why we are here.

That’s why we have a veil and can’t remember anything from before.

That’s why Jesus is so important.

It’s all for our immortality and eternal life, and He’s got a plan to help us get there.

As we move through the Old Testament this year, you’ll have plenty of moments where you’ll realize just how little you know about this ancient book of scripture, or the people or doctrines contained in it.

But that’s okay. We don’t have to know it all right now.

In the big picture, we know the almost incomprehensible concepts of immortality and eternal life will be ours if we focus on the simple ways that we put God first in our life each day.

Happy Studying!

-Cali Black

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  1. I can tell I’m going to need your exquisite insight teaching primary this year- between your study snippets and your study guide I will get thru it! ???? Thank you!

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