When you read the Old Testament, you’re reading words that have inspired, comforted, and encouraged people of God for literally thousands of years.

But can something that was written so long ago really help you find solutions to today’s problems? Yes, it can! Especially if you remember who the Old Testament is truly about.

Whatever challenges you and your family might be facing, the answer is always Jesus Christ. So to find answers in the Old Testament, look for Him. It won’t always be easy. You may need to ponder patiently and seek spiritual guidance. Sometimes the references to Him seem very direct, as in Isaiah’s declaration, “Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: … and his name shall be called … The Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6).