How much of your Bible do you actually use? If you're like most Christians, the answer is about a third. The Old Testament remains a mystery—but it doesn't have to be.

In this first episode, I explore why modern readers struggle with the Old Testament, why we're actually less equipped than the Pharisees were (and they still missed Jesus), and what we can do about it.

I'm Scott Smith—not a scholar, just a Sunday School teacher from Michigan who got frustrated and started digging. This series is what I've learned.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - How much of your Bible do you use?0:23 - Who I am and why I made this0:34 - The uncomfortable truth about our ignorance3:00 - What Scripture did the Apostles have?3:54 - The Road to Emmaus5:03 - The Pharisees Problem (the key insight)7:13 - But there's hope7:50 - What this series will cover10:00 - What's next

🔗 LINKS

OT in Context App: https://otincontext.com

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/oldtestamentincontext

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@otincontext

📚 THIS SERIES COVERS:

- Geography of the biblical world

- History and empires

- The story from creation to Christ

- Archaeology and evidence

- Theology and deeper meaning

🎬 NEXT EPISODE: Why Geography Matters