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What are some reasons one should study the Old Testament?
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It tells of who God is. It promises the coming of a Savior and the NT cannot be understood without the OT.
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To learn about God, and to gain a better understanding of Jesus and how we can be certain of who Jesus is.
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Much of the old testament is quoted in the new testament. SCripture is all one story of a redeeming God. Without the old testament, we will be missing part of the story.
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To understand God’s character, to be able to understand New Testament better
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The Old Testament teaches us the character of God. It reveals to us the reason for Christ coming as the Word made flesh to dwell among. The Old Testament is filled with truth and it teaches us how to live in revelation of our Holy God and Creator.