- Old Testament
- Is it relevant to Christians?
- Was it relevant to 1st century Christians?
- Quoted in first gospel sermon. Acts 2:16-21
- It was a powerful force in 1st century preaching. Acts 18:24-28
- Constantly referenced in 1st century writings and speech by apostles and evangelists.
- Paul, writing in Romans 1:1-4
- Stephen, preaching in Acts 7:2-53
- Gave short history of God’s people
- Quoted Old Testament several times
- Who was standing by listening?
- Saul – Acts 8:1
- It is relevant to us today if we with to: (Romans 15:2-4)
- Help our neighbor
- Be instructed
- Be encouraged
- Have hope
- It foretold what was to come and gave it shape (Colossians 2:16-17)
- John 1:15-17
- Hebrews 8:4-5
- Hebrews 9:8-12
- Hebrews 10:1
- Perspective of an object is always better if its shadow is discerned
- Was it relevant to 1st century Christians?
- What does it have to offer?
- The complete story of salvation
- The progression of God’s relationship with man
- Expressions of the depth of God’s love for us
- Examples we can live by
- Better understanding of what God loves, hates, dislikes, etc.
- Principles by which we can strengthen our lives
- Insight into what the book of Hebrews is telling us
- Understanding the Old Testament makes the New Testament more understandable
- Is it relevant to Christians?
- People who disagree with us
- Where there disagreements in biblical or church history?
- Abram/Lot
- Abram – 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)
- Abram/Lot
- Where there disagreements in biblical or church history?
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