You’re a Christian dad. You want to teach your kids about the Bible but the Old Testament makes you uncomfortable because it can feel intense with the bloody stories, tough questions, and a God who seems “angry.” That’s ok. I’ve got you.

This episode I connect with Chad Bird, Scholar in Residence at 1517, who specializes in the Old Testament. He helps clear up some misconceptions about the Old Testament and provides guidance on how to talk about the Old Testament to our children. You’ll learn:

• The Bible is one unified salvation story
• Moralism is not the point of the Scriptures
• How to see Jesus in the Old Testament stories
• How to answer questions like, “Why does God kill so many people?”

If you want to learn more about Chad, follow him and check out some of his resources below.

Facebook: @writingsofchadbird

Instagram: @chadlbird

YouTube: @chadbird1517

https://www.1517.org/articles/is-your-sunday-school-training-good-little-pharisees

www.1517.org/oneyear

Hitchhiking with Prophets (Book): https://amzn.to/4b24YHN (Amazon)

Untamed Prayers (Book): https://amzn.to/3ZkY7C2 (Amazon)

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