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What are some reasons one should study the Old Testament?
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Because it is the foundation of New Testament
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The Old Testament is the beginning and the foundation of all things, to study it is to know about the God who created the universe, His ways, acts, and His relationship with mankind.
The study of the Old Testament helps us to understand the redemptive work of Christ, right from the first book of the OT.
It helps us to understand the great love God has for mankind. -
We must read and study the Old Testament so that we could see how the redemptive plan of God takes shape in relation to humankind. Must study the Old Testament to learn of the will and character of God. The Old Testament is the beginning and the New is the ending.
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The Old Testament is the foundation of the Christian faith. It reveals: all the attributes of God, His plans and purposes for His creation, the fall and His plan to redeem creation.
Studying the Old Testament provides a foundational understanding of God, how to relate to Him, and our need for the Savior.
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To know God
To have a foundation for learning the bible
To learn of the foundation which lead to our living by Grace today and how Jesus paid the debt for our sins
