• 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
      • Ephesians 3:4,11
      • Genesis 3:15
      • Genesis 12:3
    • Gives examples of human qualities commanded under the New Covenant
      • Patience – Abraham did not always have enough!
    • Teaches us about God
      • II Peter 3:3-7
      • Hebrews 3:7
    • Warns us of disobedience
      • I Corinthians 10:5-12 – Learn from Old Testament examples!
    • Gives us instruction, courage, and hope
      • Romans 4:19-22
      • Romans 15:2
    • 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
      • Matthew 19:4
    • Shows, by way of contrast, the superiority of the New Covenant
      • Hebrews 8:6