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Why would a lack of knowledge of the Old Testament weaken our understanding of the New Testament?
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The entirety of the Old Testament sets the stage for the coming of Jesus Christ. It is the foundation for the whole Bible.
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The Old Testamnet is a foundation to the entire biblical history. It is one big story of history, woven together.
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Without the old testament you have no foundation for the new
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Because the Old Testament is the foundation for the whole Bible!
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The lack of knowledge of the Old Testament will provide no foundation for understanding the New Testament knowledge of Jesus and why God gave us his son. We would not understand that Jesus, the son of God, was always present. We would not know the truth of God’s plan for redemption and reconciliation with the Old Testament background. We also see ourselves in the Old Testatment. The Old Testament is looking forward to the New Testament.