Old Testament Relevance

• Was it relevant to people in the first century?

  • First gospel sermon – Acts 2:16-21

  • Other preaching and writings of apostles and inspired men

    • Acts 8:30-35; 18:24-28

    • Paul – Romans 1:1-4

    • Stephen – Acts 7:2-53

• Relevant today?

  • Romans 15:2-4 – The Old Testament was written for our instruction.

• Its foretelling nature – Colossians 2:16-17

  • From law to grace and truth – John 1:15-17

  • Jesus and the pattern of the law – Hebrews 8:4-5; 9:8-12; 10:1

• What does it offer us today?

  • An extended story of salvation

  • A history of God’s relationship with man

  • Examples of God’s love for man

  • Examples for us to follow

  • Examples of what God loves and hates

  • A much better understanding of the New Testament

People who disagree with us

• Any examples in Bible?

  • Rehoboam and Israel – I Kings 12:1-15

  • Abram and Lot – Genesis 13:7-12; 14:10-16

  • Paul and Barnabas concerning John (Mark) – Acts 15:36-40; I Timothy 4:11

  • Paul and the Athenian idolaters – Acts 17:15-34