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What are some reasons one should study the Old Testament?
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Some reasons to study the Old Testament are to know about the nature of God and to see how it ties the New Testament to the Old Testament.
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1. it tells about God
2. answers questions about how life began
3. how evil came into our world
4. the prohesies of the Messaih and our redeemer
5. inspires us to live holy
6. fills our hearts to gratitude and praise. -
Studying the Old Testament helps us:
– to understand of the foundation of the Christian Faith,
– to know God as he has been throughout the ages
– to appreciate of the person of Jesus Christ and
– to have confidence in our personal relationship with God -
Reasons why we should study the Old testament are to understand God’s record of His mighty deeds among men from the beginnning of time, it tell us basic truths we need to know, and it is also a foundation for faith in Christ
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To better understand the New Testament because it is the foundation and helps us understand our creator. The stories also help us understand our own struggles and adversities and how we can relate. If you can’t believe how it all begins how can you even read further into the bible??
