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Scripture Therapy

When reading the Bible, it’s inevitable that, from time to time, we will encounter passages that challenge our perspectives or make us feel uneasy. However, we shouldn’t dismiss a message or assume it lacks truth simply because it doesn’t align with our current sensibilities. Spiritual growth, like any profound healing process, can be inherently difficult.

Finding spiritual healing and growth often requires us to step into the unknown and confront the parts of ourselves we might prefer to ignore. Just as physical therapy involves stretching tight muscles, our engagement with the scriptures serves as a vital part of God’s therapeutic plan for our souls.

Without a willingness to confront the difficult truths presented to us, we cannot truly heal. The scriptures act as a mirror and a guide, pushing us toward a version of ourselves that is more spiritually sober and resilient—more Christ-like. By embracing the tension we feel during these moments of “scriptural therapy,” we open the door to genuine renewal.

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A Living Gateway to Christ

The Old Testament is a living gateway to God’s love. Its books speak to the heart of God’s people, telling the story of creation and the fall, promise and covenant, exile and return—all leading to the saving work of Christ.

The burning bush, the Passover lamb, the Exodus, and the voices of the prophets all lead us to the Crucified and Risen Lord, who “opened the Scriptures” for His disciples and set their hearts ablaze with the fire of the Holy Spirit (Luke 24:27).

Abraham’s trust, Moses’ obedience, David’s repentance, the prophets’ courage, and Israel’s hope anchor us in faithfulness. These stories are signposts pointing to Christ and to the healing of our souls.

So when we pick up the Old Testament, our prayer becomes the cry of the Psalms: “Thy face, Lord, will I seek. Reveal Thy face, that we may be saved” (Psalms 26:8; 79:4).