It is just a matter of prioritizing our time, and learning that which is needed most first. Also, we cannot fully understand the New Testament without a basic understanding of the Old Testament, so we are not at all discouraging Old Testament study. The entire bible is God's word, and it is all truth, since most of it is referenced either by Jesus or the New Testament writers, and it was regarded by Jesus as scripture. Editor's note: Whether you are a student of the bible or a teacher, an overview of the bible is essential so that we do not get into that proverbial situation where 'we cannot see the forest for the trees.' For those who are just starting their study of the bible, we recommend that you begin with the New Testament, since that is the part of the bible that currently applies to those living today.
