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What are some reasons one should study the Old Testament?
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It is the foundation of Christianity. It guided us how to live and interact with others. It teaches us how God feels and responds to sin
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It’s vital that one should read the Old Testament because it shows man inability to fufill God law and and live a Holy life outside of Jesus Christ. It also shows God’s character and his grace and mercy towards all men.
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You should study the Old Testament because it provides the foundation for the New Testament. It tells you who God is, while also prophesying and revealing who Christ is.
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It is crucial to comprehend the origins of God’s plan for humanity. This understanding aids us in recognizing that the sins our current society grapples with are no different from the disobedience of the Israelites towards God. For instance, the idolatry prevalent in the Old Testament is mirrored today in the idolization of money, power, video gaming, celebrities, sports, pornography, alcohol, illegal drugs, and much more, all of which replace God. There is no difference. The Old Testament offers us a beautifully conceptualized story that still applies today!
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How can we understand the covenant we were “grafted into” like a tree (Rom.) if we neglect to study its roots?
Also, God is unchanging (Malachi), we can learn so much about His nature through the old testament.
We need to understand the full story of Jesus, which starts in Genisis!