What are some reasons one should study the Old Testament?

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To study the Old Testament is to gain a better understanding of Christ and the world he would live in. Also to lay the groundwork for the better understanding of our expectation to be a follower of Jesus Christ.

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It provides the foundation for the whole Bible.
It tells us about Jesus Christ.
It provides the foundation for faith in Christ.

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To have a better understanding of God’s nature, his ways, and his design. To have a better understanding of the world and God’s role in .

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Foundation

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The Old Testament is the foundation for the whole Bible. It tells us about Jesus Christ. It provides the foundation for faith in Christ. It helps us to know God.