This volume presents a series of essays discussing Latter-day Saint readings on the teachings of the Old Testament about taking care of those who are marginalized or otherwise disadvantaged. This theme was prompted by repeated calls from living prophets and other Church leaders that members of the Church should "lead out" in confronting modern social challenges such as poverty, racism, sexism, nationalism, religious discrimination, and the world's growing refugee crisis. 
In general conference, President Russell M. Nelson spoke about poverty and other humanitarian concerns, declaring, "As members of the Church, we feel a kinship to those who suffer in any way... We heed an Old Testament admonition: "Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy' [Deuteronomy 15:11]." Although the Old Testament is a collection of ancient tests, and while some of its social and cultural assumptions are out-of-date, the book remains strikingly relevant in many ways. Its stories, laws, and admonitions had important things to say about how covenant people should interact with others, and many of the challenges the Israelites faced are still with us today. Like President Nelson, we believe the Old Testament still has valuable teachings for us in our day.

This book is arranged in sections with chapters discussing Old Testament teachings about women, people who are economically poor and needy, refugees and displaced persons, and individuals with physical disabilities. The book finishes with chapters discussing the teachings of Old Testament prophets as they critiqued the ancient Israelites performance regarding their responsibility to care for one another. 
Hard cover.