The Old Testament often feels confusing, outdated, or easy to sidestep, but Jesus never treated it that way.
So why does it still matter?

In this introductory episode of You’ve Heard It Said, we explore why the Old Testament is foundational to Christian faith—and how reading it in its ancient, cultural, and historical context can radically change how we understand Scripture.

In this episode, we explore:
• Why Jesus insisted the Law and the Prophets still matter• How the Sermon on the Mount reframes the purpose of Old Testament law• What the laws of Israel reveal about God’s care for women, widows, and the vulnerable• How legalism missed the heart of the law• Why the Bible wasn’t written into our modern context—and why that matters

And then, we put that lens into practice with one story that changed everything for me:
• Rebekah at the well (Genesis 24)• Eliezer’s test and the theme of hesed (loyal love)• What ancient wells like the Pool of Gibeon reveal about the true cost of Rebekah’s obedience• Why her story is about willingness, not impressiveness

You’ve Heard It Said: where faith meets history, and the stories we thought we knew come alive.

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