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What are some reasons one should study the Old Testament?
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The Old Testament is the foundation for what we as believers base our faith on. The building blocks of our faith. The Old Testament is how we learn about the characteristics of our God and what is expected of us as believers.
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Because “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
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The OT provides a foundation for the whole Bible, without it we can’t understand the NT. It tells us about God, about Jesus Christ. It helps us to know God in different ways. Factual, Personal and Practical. It reveals his character and his relationships with people. The OT also teaches us how to live.
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It’s the foundation of our faith. It also is the foundation of how we are to conduct our lives. The laws of the OT are relevant today and are even the foundation of our legal system. it also prophesies about Yeshua/Jesus
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To see Gods character. Also, to have an understanding of the New Testament.