In this episode of Peaceable and Kind, host Derek Vreeland invites you into the practice of reading the Old Testament with fresh eyes—looking for Jesus in every passage.

Derek shares his personal journey of nearly a decade of daily Old Testament reading, rooted in the daily office lectionary, and how it has transformed from duty to delight. Drawing from Scripture, church history, and personal stories, he demonstrates how Christians can uncover the presence of Jesus in the Hebrew Scriptures.
Key Takeaways

Why the Old Testament is essential reading for Christians today.

How Jesus Himself taught us to read Scripture with Him at the center (John 5:39; Luke 24).

The difference between reading the Bible in its historical context and reading it devotionally with Christ in view.

Insights from Charles Spurgeon and Augustine on finding Christ in every passage.

How allegory and prayerful reflection reveal Christ in unexpected places.

A practical example from Psalm 89 of seeing King Jesus in the Psalms.

Why some verses may not immediately point to Christ—and how to wrestle with that tension.

Scriptures mentioned in this episode:
Luke 24:27
Luke 24:44-45
1 Corinthians 10:1-4
Psalm 89:19
Psalm 89:24-27
Books mentioned in this episode:
Jesus-Centered Bible by Group Publishing
Seven Things I Wish Christians Knew about the Bible by Michael Bird

Preorder Derek's new book, Incarnation: 8 Lessons on How God Meets Us here: https://amzn.to/42jSZAs

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