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Lesson OneIntroduction to the Old Testament6 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson TwoOld Testament: Beginnings Through Settlement5 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson ThreeOld Testament: Kings Through Exile5 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson FourIntroduction to the New Testament6 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson FiveNew Testament: The Gospels and Acts5 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson SixNew Testament: Letters and Revelation5 Activities1 Assessment
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Course Wrap-UpCourse Completion1 Activity1 Assessment
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Discussion Questions
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What are some reasons one should study the Old Testament?
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I think the biggest reason is because Jesus is there. The OT weaves Jesus into the before he came to earth, but instead shows us that Jesus is I AM and that he has been here since creation. The Old Testament also give us historical context to the way Jews lived and what they believed. It shows us God directly moving in the hearts and mind of his people.
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We should study the Old Testament because that where it all started. Just like the readings mentioned, it is the foundation for the rest of the story of the Bible. It tells us what’s going to happen in the future and why and it gives us background information for the rest of the books in the New Testament, since certain passages in the New Testament make reference to things that happen in the Old Testament. For example: if you wanted to read a book series you wouldn’t start in the middle of the series. You would instead start from the beginning and work yourself up so you can understand it better.
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Historical Context: Learn about ancient civilizations and cultures.
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Religious Foundations: Understand the roots of Jewish and Christian faiths.
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Moral Lessons: Gain ethical guidance from stories and teachings.
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Literary Value: Appreciate its influence on literature and art.
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New Testament Insight: Understand references in the New Testament.
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Cultural Impact: Recognize its influence on Western culture.
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Spiritual Growth:
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It is important to know and understand how the New Testament came into existence. It gives us a clear understanding of how we came into existence and who we are and what we believe. It is a solid foundation for us to stand on and build our faith as we wait for Jesus.
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To understand the beginning of the love redemptive story of the Father, the Old Testament shows that the Trinity was evident, man faltered but God still loved them, the prophecy of the coming Messiah and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit
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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 Old Testament sets the stage for the New Testament. The Old Testament is the why, Jesus is the who and the How.
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Because the New Testament makes mention of things that happen in the Old Testament and if we didn’t read the Old Testament then we would know what its making reference to. It’s like starting in the middle of a book without haven’t read the beginning and trying to understand it
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In my journey, there are so many believers that are confused in the New Testament. Sometimes they don’t understand because they have not taken an interest in the Old Testament. I try to encourage them to study because it does help us to understand the ministry of Jesus and we can be more effective in our journey.
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A lack of knowledge of the Old Testament would weaken our understanding of the New Testament because we would have an incomplete picture of who people are, cultural understanding, prophecies, etc. The incomplete understanding minimize so much of what we need to know about God, ourselves, and our relationship to Him.
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Because the new testament quotes the Old testament and without this understanding God’s story would be incomplete