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The purpose of this course is to give ourselves a flow of how the Old Testament fits together. What might be a benefit that would result from learning this?
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The Old Testament is map from a loving God to a sinful and rebellious creation that enables every individual to chart his life both natural and spiritual towards his son the redeemer and savior that was to come in the New Testament .
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Well put Ronald, it is true : The Old Testament is about Jesus Christ who is the answer to our doomed sinful nature.
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I think that having an understanding of the overall flow of the old testament has several Benefits. The first benefit being of personal use. Am I looking for books that address the mind, will, and emotions, or perhaps that of Gods mercy? Another befit is for others, being able to give a knowledgable overview to others and stir up in them a deeper desire for knowing the books of the old testament.
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All scriptures is written by God, it will help us to live a righteous life and know right from wrong, lie a righteous life and correction
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My goal as a Christian is to reflect the character of God. The Old Testament reveal the character of God. With an understanding of the Old Testament I will never be able to even slightly comprehend God, His magnificence, His glory and His love and grace toward me.
Paul tells me these Old Testament scripture are God’s very words and that they are of great valued to me, my ability to know God, live a life pleasing to God and do good works to glorify God.
2 Tim 3 – 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness 17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. -
Each person, each part of the Old Testament leads to Jesus. Each path is a step to Jesus sacrificing His life for us and giving us eternal life even though we do not deserve it. Throughout the Old Testament, we learn what to do and not to do; how to act and not act.