We have established that Christ is the law giver.  It is clear that most of the references of God in the Old Testament is actually speaking of Christ.  Nevertheless, the scripture is clear “To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them;

For many Christians, the Old Testament is an enigma. The God represented therein is stern and oppressive. The language is hard and the commands, at times, seem brutal. We will cite a few examples. These are in no wise a comprehensive list,  nor is intended to be. 

“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” (2 Timothy 2:15 [KJV])