In my Bible reading plan that is taking me through the whole Bible in chronological order in a year, I’ve been in the Book of Isaiah for the past few days.
Something stood out to me quite clearly the other day as I highlighted several verses from Isaiah and was reminded of their complementary verses scattered throughout the New Testament. Always remember—
The Old Testament and the New Testament fit together. They enhance each other and show a complete picture that we would miss if we cling to only one of the Testaments.
Here’s just three quick examples I saw in one day’s reading:
- Isaiah 30:10-11 and 2 Timothy 4:3 both talk about false prophets who trade speaking God’s Word to speaking a word popular with people.
- Isaiah 30:21 and John 16:13 talk about the omnipresent help the Holy Spirit gives us for each step of life’s journey.
- Isaiah 32:8 and Matthew 7:24 both tell us the key to security is a life built on the sure foundation of God’s Word.
Don’t just read the Bible—meditate on the words God has spoken to you and apply them to your life.
Craig T. Owens 