• 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 history
    • Gives examples of human qualities commanded under the New Covenant
      • Patience – Abraham did not always have enough!
    • Teaches us about God
    • Warns us of disobedience
    • Gives us instruction, courage, and hope
    • Provides evidence for the inspiration of the Bible
      • The Old Testament is full of examples of scientific foreknowledge and historical accuracy that demonstrate its inspiration.
    • Shows us how to interpret Scripture
      • Exodus 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 truths
    • Shows, by way of contrast, the superiority of the New Covenant