Even though we are under the New Covenant today and not the Old Covenant, the Old Testament is still valuable and helpful:Reveals God’s eternal plan and ancient human historyEphesians 3:4,11Genesis 3:15Genesis 12:3Gives examples of human qualities commanded under the New CovenantPatience – Abraham did not always have enough!Teaches us about GodII Peter 3:3-7Hebrews 3:7Warns us of disobedienceI Corinthians 10:5-12 – Learn from Old Testament examples!Gives us instruction, courage, and hopeRomans 4:19-22Romans 15:2Provides evidence for the inspiration of the BibleThe Old Testament is full of examples of scientific foreknowledge and historical accuracy that demonstrate its inspiration.Shows us how to interpret ScriptureExodus 3:6; Luke 20:37 – Jesus made a very fine point from Exodus, showing that God expects us to make inferences and read His Word closely.Teaches us timeless truthsMatthew 19:4Shows, by way of contrast, the superiority of the New CovenantHebrews 8:6
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