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What are some reasons one should study the Old Testament?
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To know God and His nature, His work that He did before and continue to do until this day .
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The Old Testament answers the questions of who God is, how life began, how evil began, and how Jesus would come to save us as well as how we can live a holy god honoring life.
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The Old Testament is the foundation of the Bible and introduces us to our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.
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You study the OT to get the factual, historical information needed to understand the NT. The OT is where you learn about God, creation and Jesus. You cant build without a foundation. The OT is the foundation.
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To understand God’s character, man’s nature, and Jesus’ purpose