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What are some reasons one should study the Old Testament?
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It is our foundation. It shows us God’s character, who He is, what to do, what not to do, God’s sovereignty, His compassion, His kindness, His love, and His tender mercy. The OT shows how God makes provisions for us and how He loves us so much that He is willing to chasten so that we would get back on track.
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It is the foundation of our faith
It gave us the understanding of the new Testament -
The Old Testament is all-inclusive in teaching God’s word.
Also, it is ALL scripture which is spoken and inspired by God as he spoke
to the prophets through the power of the Holy Spirit.
The Old Testament is the foundation for the New Testament.
Therefore, one needs to know the Old Testament in order to
understand the New Testament.
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it helps us undrestand the foundation of our faith in God 2it makes us to know the creation history and how God made provision for man sin in the garden of Eden
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It helps us understand the background for the faith we have today. It gives us an idea of who the God is that we have placed our faith in. It shows us that God uses dysfunctional people of who we also are. We can see His patience and love with His people as well as the importance of obedience.
