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What are some reasons one should study the Old Testament?
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It gives us historical context to understand the depth of meaning to Jesus as the savior.
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We should study the Old Testament because it tells us about the beginning of God, of his existence and God’s plan for mankind. In order to understand the New Testament we should study the Old Testament and realize that some prophecies have yet to be fulfilled. Man will not know what they are unless they have read the Bible.
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You should study the Old Testament help understand the New. Old is the foundation like building a building you need a good foundation. Without a good foundation the walls will not stand and they will fall. Without the foundation of the Old Testament the New Testament would just be words on the paper
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1. To answer questions like “Who am I?”, “Why am I here?”, and “What matters in my life?”
2. To understand the God of the universe better
3. To understand the sacrifice and atonement of Jesus.
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1. To know who God is and have a foundation for the story of redemption.
2. So learn about Christ.
3. To know the character and nature of God.