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  What are some reasons one should study the Old Testament?

  Paulette Williams replied 6 hours, 55 minutes ago 460 Members · 479 Replies

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  Noah Vant hof

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  05/13/2024 at 16:17

  1. It tells us about the character of God

  2. We can see ourselves in the people of the OT

  3. It is the foundation of the NT and for the Bible as a whole

  4. It tells us about Jesus Christ on almost every page

  5. The NT refers to the OT frequently.

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  Jason Cathey

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  05/09/2024 at 06:51

  Because the Bible in its entirety is The Word of God that all points to The Risen Savior Jesus Christ.

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  Peggy Fuchs

  Member

  05/08/2024 at 00:48

  • To expand our knowledge of God, we learn that the God of the Old Testament is the same God of the New Testament.
  • The story of redemption, that redemption begins in a garden.
  • Humanity’s need for a Savior, in the OT, God’s dealings with His people show the seriousness of sin.
  • It gives us an understanding of the New Testament that is built on the foundation of the Old Testament.
  • We learn about the culture and history of the Bible, as the OT provides a cultural and historical background to the NT.
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  John Katzmarek

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  05/02/2024 at 20:00

  To learn the true nature of God. Also, how sin entered the world and Gods plan to deliver us

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  Peggy Fuchs

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  05/02/2024 at 10:29

  To understand the story of redemption. History and culture of the Bible, understand the coming of Jesus Christ due to humanities constant failures to obey God and keep on sinning

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  Why would a lack of knowledge of the Old Testament weaken our understanding of the New Testament?

  Eric Lewis replied 2 days, 17 hours ago 418 Members · 439 Replies

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  Seth Daisey

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  09/20/2023 at 13:09

  The Old Testament is an integral part of our faith. It shows God’s redemptive heart and process, and is constantly showing us pictures of Jesus through people, stories, and rhetoric.

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  Amanda Budig

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  09/18/2023 at 21:57

  It is the foundation for the New Testament

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  T. Jill Olsen

  Member

  09/17/2023 at 17:28

  It is the foundation on which the new testament stands.

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  Brandi Cantrell

  Member

  09/09/2023 at 12:58

  We miss a clear understanding of who God is and a foundation of who Christ is and our need for a Savior

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  Gilbert Leon

  Member

  09/08/2023 at 14:29

  We would fail to see how the Old Testament points to Christ.

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