Before the Carpenter Came: Stories of Promise

There are many stories in the Old Testament that point to Jesus, each one quietly preparing the way. Long before the Carpenter walked among us, God was already telling us who He would be.

The Old Testament can sometimes feel far away. Still, these stories were never meant to be forgotten. From the beginning, they were shaping hope and teaching God’s people what to look for.

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Isaac’s Wells

As Isaac reopens the wells of his father, opposition rises—but so does God’s visible presence. This gentle Old Testament story reflects on perseverance, peace, and living water, long before the Carpenter came.

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The Call of Abram

When God called Abram, He did not give him a map—only a promise. This gentle Old Testament story reflects on faith, obedience, and how God’s call points forward to Jesus, long before the Carpenter came.

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Noah and the Dove

After the flood, a dove returns to Noah’s ark with an olive branch—a quiet sign of peace. Long before the Carpenter came, God was already pointing toward the hope and restoration that would one day be fulfilled in Jesus.