The Old Testament tells the true story of the world, but the Old Testament lacks an ending.

The story begins with God’s perfect kingdom in Eden. Even after our first parents reject God, he responds with grace. He promises to send a savior to crush the head of the serpent, an act that will reverse the curse and restore God’s blessing. God develops this promise through covenants with Noah, Abraham, Moses, and David. By the end of the Old Testament, we are waiting for someone to succeed where Adam and Israel have failed. We are waiting for a true and better prophet, priest, and king. We are waiting for a new exodus, a new creation, and a new covenant. We are waiting for the Lord himself to come with his kingdom.