The Wax On, Wax Off of Scripture
"But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil." - Hebrews 5:14
Much like young Daniel LaRusso in The Karate Kid, we often find ourselves questioning the seemingly mundane tasks before us. Daniel spent days waxing cars, painting fences, and sanding floors - activities that appeared disconnected from his desire to learn karate. His frustration grew with each repetitive motion, unaware that Mr. Miyagi was ingeniously building muscle memory for fundamental karate moves.
The Old Testament can feel similarly perplexing. As we read through lengthy genealogies, detailed ceremonial laws, and ancient battles, we might wonder, "What does this have to do with my Christian walk?" Yet, just as Daniel's apparently meaningless chores were actually martial arts training in disguise, these Old Testament passages lay crucial groundwork for understanding God's grand narrative.
Consider the tabernacle instructions in Exodus, painstakingly detailed down to the last cubit and thread. At first glance, they might seem irrelevant to modern Christianity. However, when we reach Hebrews, these details suddenly illuminate profound truths about Christ's role as our High Priest and the significance of His sacrifice.
"For the law having a shadow of good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect." - Hebrews 10:1
The Old Testament serves as our "wax on, wax off" training. Each story of redemption, each prophecy, and each law builds our spiritual muscles for recognizing God's character and His plan of salvation. When we finally reach the New Testament, these foundational movements snap into focus, revealing their true purpose in Christ.
Just as Mr. Miyagi knew the value of building proper fundamentals before teaching advanced techniques, God in His wisdom gave us the Old Testament as essential preparation for understanding the fullness of Christ's ministry. The patient study of these ancient texts develops our spiritual discernment, allowing us to better grasp the deeper truths of the New Testament.
"Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me." - John 5:39
Let us approach the Old Testament with renewed patience and trust, knowing that like Daniel's seemingly pointless tasks, these scriptures are carefully designed to prepare us for deeper understanding. Each reading strengthens our spiritual muscles, readying us for the moment when, like Daniel's revelation about Mr. Miyagi's methods, we see how it all connects to Christ.
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