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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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Because the NT is constantly referencing the OT.
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It would be like reading a book and starting in the middle, not knowing fully the main character and characters of the story, let alone the author of the book itself.
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A lack of knowledge of the OT weakens our understanding of the NT because the OT provides foundation for the whole bible and faith in Christ, tells us about Jesus and helps us know God. It also tells us how to live. We need all of this.
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We need to know where we came from and what God is expecting of us.
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Jesus, Paul, and other writers of the New Testament refer to the Old Testament many times. Lack of knowledge in the OT is going to keep one from fully understanding what is being communicated to the audience and why. The bible is beautifully connected over 2000 years and 40+ authors who never met each other which is foundational for our faith. In addition, seeing the OT prophecies in scripture are massive faith builders for the believer especially when it comes to discovering person of Jesus.