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BIG PICTURE MONDAY: Introduction to the Old Testament

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Why does this week's Old Testament introduction mark a special first in the Come Follow Me program?
The episode begins with a Lexus ad and host introductions by Kristen Walkersmith and Callie Black. Callie announces this is Big Picture Monday for the week studying the introduction to the Old Testament, noting this type of introductory week wasn't available in the 2022 Old Testament study. She explains the episode will provide a crash course on the Old Testament's setup, expectations, and success tips, especially for teachers without assigned readings. Callie outlines four key things to know: first, the Old Testament is organized into four sections—the Law (Genesis to Deuteronomy), Historical Books (Joshua to Esther), Poetry Books (Job to Song of Solomon), and Prophets (Isaiah to Malachi), with major and minor prophets distinguished by writing length. Second, Jesus Christ is Jehovah in the Old Testament, with 'LORD' in capitals reflecting Jewish tradition of not speaking the sacred name. Third, the Old Testament testifies of Jesus through symbols like the sacrificial lamb, daily manna, and brass serpent. Fourth, Latter-day Saints will use supplemental books: Joseph Smith Translation (with JST footnotes and appendix), Book of Moses (in the Pearl of Great Price, covering Genesis 1-6), and Book of Abraham (also in the Pearl of Great Price, aligned with Genesis 12-17). Callie shares her personal focus for the year will be covenants, including the Abrahamic covenant. She promotes study resources, encourages sharing the podcast, and ends with ads for BYD and Lexus vehicles.

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A clear map of the Old Testament, with enough doctrine to orient the week.

Callie Black uses Big Picture Monday to sketch a high-level map of the Old Testament and set the week as an introduction to the year of Come Follow Me readings.

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You get the Old Testament big picture before the reading starts.

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