Have you ever paused to think about why God seems to appear so differently in the Old Testament compared to the New Testament? This question often surfaces in many discussions and has driven deep debate among Christians. The New Testament paints a picture of Jesus as the ultimate act of grace and mercy, mingling with society’s outcasts and sacrificing Himself to save us from sin. Meanwhile, the Old Testament portrays God taking severe actions in response to sin, sometimes involving dire consequences. So, how do we wrap our heads around these seemingly contrasting depictions?