Teaching to understand — A ‘Come, Follow Me’ Old Testament primer from institute instructor Aaron Coombs

<p>In 2026, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will study the <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-home-and-church-old-testament-2026?lang=eng">Old Testament again for &ldquo;Come, Follow Me</a>&rdquo; at home and church. According to <a href="https://www.uofuinstitute.org/aaroncoombs">Seminaries and Institutes of Religion teacher Aaron Coombs</a>, focusing on <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-principles?lang=eng">gospel principles</a> like covenants and the Atonement of Jesus Christ can help audiences understand thousands of years of history and cultural context found in these sacred texts. Coombs joins <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/mary-richards/">Church News reporter Mary Richards</a> on this episode of the Church News podcast for a primer on the Old Testament, offering tips for teaching all ages and levels of understanding.</p> <p><a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/podcast">The Church News Podcast</a> is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints</a> across the globe. Hosts <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/ryan-jensen/">Jon Ryan Jensen</a>, editor of the <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/">Church News</a>, and <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/mary-richards/">Church News reporter Mary Richards</a> share unique views of the stories, events, and people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, &ldquo;What do I know now?&rdquo; because of the experience. Produced by <a href="https://kellieannhalvo.com/">KellieAnn Halvorsen</a>.</p>