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What are some reasons one should study the Old Testament?
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The Old Testament tells us how the world came to be – the origin of the earth & the origin of man. It teaches us who God is, it shows us what holy living looks like, & it brings us an understanding of God’s rescue plan for all of humanity.
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It is important to know the Old Testament because it establishes the foundational truths of old. We learn about the covenants of God with his people. The Tabernacle. The lives of the patriarchs and the sacrifice and struggles of those who are named as faithful unto God. The Old Testament is a bridge from the dispensation of the law to the dispensation of Grace in the New Testament. The Bible in its entirety is important for believers to read and know.
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To know God personally. God is vividly revealed in the OT while Jesus is the fulfillment of all found in the OT.
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To have a deeper understanding of the roots of Christianity, creation, and God’s story.
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Two understand the relevance of the Old Testament fits into our lives today