Again, start with the question What is God doing for his people? It’s important to take your time with the answer. Learn the context of the Old Testament story. Know what comes before and after. Consider how God is working in the lives of the human characters. It’s a bit different with each story and each character, and this is what gives freshness to each lesson. Don’t be too quick to flip over to Jesus for just another bland mention of the cross. First find the richness of God’s work in the Old Testament story.
