We are excited to study the Old Testament in depth this year! We had a biblical dinner on the floor and had unleavened bread, grape juice, cheese, nuts and dried fruit, fish and fig (Newtons) and got some new study materials to help us kick things off.
"If you wonder whether you and your family can come closer to Jesus Christ through studying the Old Testament, keep in mind that the Savior Himself invites us to do so. When He told the leaders of the Jews, 'The scriptures … testify of me' (John 5:39), He was talking about the writings we call the Old Testament. To find the Savior in what you read, you may need to ponder patiently and seek spiritual guidance. Sometimes the references to Him seem very direct, as in Isaiah’s declaration 'Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: … and his name shall be called … The Prince of Peace' (Isaiah 9:6). In other places, the Savior is represented more subtly, through symbols and similarities—for example, through the descriptions of animal sacrifices (see Leviticus 1:3–4) or the account of Joseph forgiving his brothers and saving them from famine.
If you seek greater faith in the Savior as you study the Old Testament, you will find it. Perhaps this could be the aim of your study this year. Pray that the Spirit will guide you to find and focus on passages, stories, and prophecies that will bring you closer to Jesus Christ." ("Thoughts to Keep in Mind - Reading the Old Testament", Come Follow Me Old Testament 2022). 
It is hard to believe we are on year 4 of come follow me and coming full circle with the Old Testament. The stories from then are as important as they are now. Let's hope and pray we can learn what we need to and come closer to Christ through our study!
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