It seems that opinions are unanimous that I'm off-base on insisting on OT first. I stand corrected and appreciate it. This will impact the curriculum that I'm developing for using the scriptures to teach disadvantaged children English, using the scriptures.

I also like the idea of using Mark first. In addition to those cited, there aren't so many references to OT stories as what there are in Matthew, nor the theological complexities of John.

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Mary Vanderkooi
Kale Heywott Church (KHC)
Soddo, Ethiopia