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Lesson OneIntroduction to the Old Testament6 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson TwoOld Testament: Beginnings Through Settlement5 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson ThreeOld Testament: Kings Through Exile5 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson FourIntroduction to the New Testament6 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson FiveNew Testament: The Gospels and Acts5 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson SixNew Testament: Letters and Revelation5 Activities1 Assessment
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Course Wrap-UpCourse Completion1 Activity1 Assessment
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Discussion Questions
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What are some reasons one should study the Old Testament?
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To know our God, who He is, what He accomplished for us and the Israelites, it is the basis of our understanding of Christianity.
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- To build on our understanding of God.
- To understand God’s character and nature.
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To help us to know God and His character and the good He has done for us.
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To truly have the complete picture of who God is, we must study and understand the OT.
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Studying the Old Testament is essential for a deep and full understanding of the Bible, the nature of God, and the story of redemption as it points to Jesus.
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Why would a lack of knowledge of the Old Testament weaken our understanding of the New Testament?
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Similar constructing a building, the Old Testament is the foundation to understanding the Word of God, the character of God, His nature and love for mankind, and His plans for redemption. Having a strong foundation and understanding of the Old, helps us to better grasp what is going on in the New Testament.
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To truly understand the sacrifice of Christ, one must understand the OT.
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We would not understand WHY Jesus died on the cross in its fullness.
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A lack of knowledge as to the beginning and the foundation of Christian faith would lead to a unclear understanding of the New Testament and the messages within.
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I like the analogy provided earlier: the New Testament is a cathedral and the Old Testament is the foundation on which that cathedral stands. It provides the context and basic understanding of who God is – his character, his intentions, his deeds, and his relationships/interactions with others.
