Mar 26, 2015
The Value of Old Testament StudyRomans 15:4For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.
Romans 15:4 Clearly Implies The Accuracy of
The O.T. Text
• Jesus–Matthew 4:4,7,10
• Mark–Mark 1:1-3; Malachi 3; Isaiah 40
• Peter– 1 Peter 2:6; Isaiah 28
Romans 15:4 Shows Us That Prophecy Is Not Mere Prediction
• Prophets spoke moral & spiritual truths
• Types, figures, shadows– Hebrews 10:1
• God teaches in more than one way– Bad examples (1 Cor. 10:6-11)– Good people sometimes make mistakes
The O.T. Teaches Us Much of What We Know About
God
• How He has dealt with people in the past
• How He rewards people’s obedience• How He punishes people’s
disobedience– 1 Corinthians 10:11
The O.T. Teaches Us About The
Origin & Nature of Man
• Genesis 1:26-28; 2:7,8,21-25
The O.T. Teaches Us A Religious
Vocabulary
• Sin
–Sacrifice
•Atonement
–Forgiveness
• Offering
We Learn Faith & Confidence In God From The
O.T.
• God keeps His promises– Genesis 12:1-3; Joshua 21:43;
Nehemiah 9:7,8
• The fulfillment of O.T. prophecy– 2 Peter 1:19
The Value of Old Testament StudyRomans 15:4For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.