Is the Bible A Violent Book?

The Old Testament is full of violence. The God who commands genocide. The God who drowns an army. The God who sends bears to maul children.

If you’ve ever read the Old Testament and thought “that doesn’t sound anything like Jesus” … you’re not alone. Christians have wrestled with that tension for two thousand years — wars, judgments, and commands that are hard to square with the Jesus who said love your enemies.

Our next Midweek Bible Lecture on Wednesday, July 29, is an honest look at those texts, built around one big idea that will help the Old Testament makes sense. Spoiler Alert: It starts at the cross.

Led by Forrest Jenan and Jordan Brokaw, our Midweek Bible Lecture Series is a night to actually sit and learn. Bring a friend, come with questions, and leave with a more grounded faith.