The narratives contained in the Bible were written to teach the readers about events in the past, and it is important to realize we should never allegorize the OT narratives looking for hidden meanings. The promises and calling of God to Israel are your historical promises and calling (Fee, 89).” “If you are a Christian, the Old Testament is your spiritual history. Narratives serve a very distinct purpose in Christianity.
Much of the Bible is composed of narratives accurately depicting events in the history of God’s chosen people. A narrative is a historical story that provides an account of events that took place in the past so that the reader may gain knowledge and direction in the present.
