Why is the Bible divided into an Old Testament and a New Testament?
This division of the Bible is essentially centered around the life and story of Jesus. The Old Testament focuses on the history of Israel and God’s intention to restore Israel (and the world) to peace and well-being. The Old Testament refers variously to a future son of King David who will rule on his throne forever, a servant of the Lord who will accomplish God’s purposes and a future Prophet who will accurately teach the ways of God. The New Testament signals the arrival of a new era in God’s dealings with Israel and focuses on the proclamation of Jesus as the fulfillment of Israel’s messianic hopes.
