Systematically reading the Bible is beneficial to the Bible student’s growth. It is real food for life; both, spiritually and physically, because it is God’s word. Orderly study is important because it develops contextual understanding. For example, the Ethiopian Eunuch received help in understanding a messianic passage when Phillip taught him a complete understanding about the Gospel of Christ (Acts 8:26-40). Certainly, the Bible should be studied with a desire to learn its complete context. Therefore, it is important to study both the New Testament (NT) and the Old Testament (OT).
So, why study the OT? First, the OT can teach godly wisdom and equip people for good works (Romans 5-7; 1 Timothy 5:17-18; 2 Timothy 1:5; 3:14-17). Second, the OT is the background for understanding the NT (John 3:14-15; Acts 3:19-24). Third, the OT points to Christ (John 5:39; Acts 8:35; Hebrews 9:11-28). Fourth, the OT is an accurate historical document. Fifth, the OT provides both good and bad examples that a student of God’s word can learn (1 Corinthians 10:1-13; James 5:10-11). Sixth, the OT teaches about patience, comfort, hope, and warnings (Romans 15:4). And seventh, the OT is a light for a dark day (2 Peter 1:16-21; cf. Psalms 119:105).
God gave His word for a reason. Take the opportunity to systematically study His word. Learn from the OT and the NT and grow in a lifestyle that emulates Scriptural understandings. Show others a deep desire to understand the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit as you “Read God’s Word”.
The Lord’s humbled . . . John A. Reeves
www.thelordshumbled.com
So, why study the OT? First, the OT can teach godly wisdom and equip people for good works (Romans 5-7; 1 Timothy 5:17-18; 2 Timothy 1:5; 3:14-17). Second, the OT is the background for understanding the NT (John 3:14-15; Acts 3:19-24). Third, the OT points to Christ (John 5:39; Acts 8:35; Hebrews 9:11-28). Fourth, the OT is an accurate historical document. Fifth, the OT provides both good and bad examples that a student of God’s word can learn (1 Corinthians 10:1-13; James 5:10-11). Sixth, the OT teaches about patience, comfort, hope, and warnings (Romans 15:4). And seventh, the OT is a light for a dark day (2 Peter 1:16-21; cf. Psalms 119:105).
God gave His word for a reason. Take the opportunity to systematically study His word. Learn from the OT and the NT and grow in a lifestyle that emulates Scriptural understandings. Show others a deep desire to understand the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit as you “Read God’s Word”.
The Lord’s humbled . . . John A. Reeves
www.thelordshumbled.com
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