Was it relevant to people in the first century?

First gospel sermon – Acts 2:16-21

Other preaching and writings of apostles and inspired men

Acts 8:30-35; 18:24-28

Paul – Romans 1:1-4

Stephen – Acts 7:2-53

Relevant today?

Its foretelling nature – Colossians 2:16-17

From law to grace and truth – John 1:15-17

Jesus and the pattern of the law – Hebrews 8:4-5; 9:8-12; 10:1

What does it offer us today?

An extended story of salvation

A history of God’s relationship with man

Examples of God’s love for man

Examples for us to follow

Examples of what God loves and hates

A much better understanding of the New Testament

Any examples in Bible?

Rehoboam and Israel – I Kings 12:1-15

Abram and Lot – Genesis 13:7-12; 14:10-16

Paul and Barnabas concerning John (Mark) – Acts 15:36-40; I Timothy 4:11

Paul and the Athenian idolaters – Acts 17:15-34