Each and every title in the Moody Bible Studies for Women has been a special blessing for me in one way or another, and the newest addition to the series is no exception. “ Promises Kept: 5 Old Testament Covenants and How Christ Fulfilled Them ” by Courtney Reissig takes us deep into the Old Testament as we unpack what the far-reaching word ‘covenant’ really means, and how it applies to the promises God made to His children.
While “ Promises Kept ” follows the same basic outline as all the Moody Bible Studies (5 days of study per week for 6 weeks), it is also a little different in the study approach. First, we read the same text from Scripture every day during the week’s lesson, and work on memorizing a portion of it as well. We also answer questions about our daily reading, but Courtney really challenges us to think and ponder for ourselves – she does not provide much commentary at all, we are on our own to figure out what our takeaway about each covenant really is. Sometimes this felt a bit overwhelming, but then I realized that she was not spoon feeding me the answers – it was up to me to think, research, cross-reference, and pray about the content – all for my own good, and to deepen my understanding of the Word. It wasn’t easy, but it was powerful!
So my concluding remarks about “ Promises Kept ” would be, basically, that it is a challenge but so worth it. This deep dive into the Old Testament, to witness how it relates to the New Testament and to us, is life-changing, really. So if you are up for a journey that will take time, effort, and prayer, but lead you to a place of better understanding God’s Word and His ways, this is definitely the next Bible study you should pick up.
I received this book courtesy of Moody Publishers in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.
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