Value of the Old Testament

for Christians Today

Value of the Old Testament

for Christians Today

‣ It was given only to the physical nation ofIt was given only to the physical nation of Israel Israel (Deut. 5:1-3).(Deut. 5:1-3).

‣ It was temporary It was temporary (Jer. 31:31-34; Heb. 8:6-13).(Jer. 31:31-34; Heb. 8:6-13).

‣ It was ended at the death of Jesus It was ended at the death of Jesus (Eph. 2:11-(Eph. 2:11-18).18).

‣ It points to Jesus It points to Jesus (Lk. 24:25-27, 44-47; Jn. 5:39, 46-(Lk. 24:25-27, 44-47; Jn. 5:39, 46-

47).47). ‣ It reveals to us the nature of God It reveals to us the nature of God (cf. Ex. 34:5-(cf. Ex. 34:5-7).7).

‣ It shows the unfolding purpose of GodIt shows the unfolding purpose of God (cf. 1 Pet. 1:10-12).(cf. 1 Pet. 1:10-12).

Value of the Old Testament

for Christians Today

Value of the Old Testament

for Christians Today

‣ It provides a proper view of history andIt provides a proper view of history and nature nature (cf. Gen. 1:1; Dan. 4:25).(cf. Gen. 1:1; Dan. 4:25).

‣ It provides warnings of disobedienceIt provides warnings of disobedience (cf. 1 Cor. 10:1-11; Heb. 3:12-19; Jude 5).(cf. 1 Cor. 10:1-11; Heb. 3:12-19; Jude 5).

‣ It gives us comfort and hope It gives us comfort and hope (Rom. 15:4).(Rom. 15:4).

Value of the Old Testament

for Christians Today

Value of the Old Testament

for Christians Today

‣ It instructs in salvation It instructs in salvation (2 Tim. 3:15-17).(2 Tim. 3:15-17).

‣ It provides examples of faith and It provides examples of faith and righeousnessrigheousness (cf. 1 Cor. 10:1-11; Heb. 3:12-19; Jude 5).(cf. 1 Cor. 10:1-11; Heb. 3:12-19; Jude 5).