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What are some reasons one should study the Old Testament?
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Some of the reasons to study the Old testament is to learn about God, ourselves, and Jesus. Also, to gain a better understanding of the New testament.
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Some reasons to study the Old Testament are to learn about Israels History and why it is the way it is today.
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It shows God’s character. It shows God’s earliest relationships with people. It prophecies about our salvation, Jesus Christ. Without the foundation of the Old Testament, the New Testament could not be understood.
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It tells of how evil came into the world and points to our savior, Jesus Christ.
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To be familiar with the characteristics of God and to understand how Jesus was the plan all along and that we cannot reach salvation without Him
