Old TestamentIs it relevant to Christians?Was it relevant to 1st century Christians?Quoted in first gospel sermon. Acts 2:16-21It was a powerful force in 1st century preaching. Acts 18:24-28Constantly referenced in 1st century writings and speech by apostles and evangelists.Paul, writing in Romans 1:1-4Stephen, preaching in Acts 7:2-53Gave short history of God’s peopleQuoted Old Testament several timesWho was standing by listening?Saul – Acts 8:1It is relevant to us today if we with to: (Romans 15:2-4)Help our neighborBe instructedBe encouragedHave hopeIt foretold what was to come and gave it shape (Colossians 2:16-17)John 1:15-17Hebrews 8:4-5Hebrews 9:8-12Hebrews 10:1Perspective of an object is always better if its shadow is discernedWhat does it have to offer?The complete story of salvationThe progression of God’s relationship with manExpressions of the depth of God’s love for usExamples we can live byBetter understanding of what God loves, hates, dislikes, etc.Principles by which we can strengthen our livesInsight into what the book of Hebrews is telling usUnderstanding the Old Testament makes the New Testament more understandablePeople who disagree with usWhere there disagreements in biblical or church history?Abram/LotAbram – father of the faithful (Romans 4:14-21)Lot - “righteous Lot” (I Peter 2:7)Paul and Barnabas/men from Judea (Acts 15:1-2)Paul/Barnabas (Acts 15:36-40; II Timothy 4:11)Paul and his Jewish accusers (Acts 25:13-21)
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