Old Testament Relevance
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Was it relevant to people in the first century?
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First gospel sermon – Acts 2:16-21
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Other preaching and writings of apostles and inspired men
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Paul – Romans 1:1-4
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Stephen – Acts 7:2-53
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Relevant today?
- Romans 15:2-4 – The Old Testament was written for our instruction.
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Its foretelling nature – Colossians 2:16-17
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From law to grace and truth – John 1:15-17
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Jesus and the pattern of the law – Hebrews 8:4-5; 9:8-12; 10:1
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What does it offer us today?
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An extended story of salvation
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A history of God’s relationship with man
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Examples of God’s love for man
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Examples for us to follow
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Examples of what God loves and hates
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A much better understanding of the New Testament
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People who disagree with us
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Any examples in Bible?
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Rehoboam and Israel – I Kings 12:1-15
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Abram and Lot – Genesis 13:7-12; 14:10-16
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Paul and Barnabas concerning John (Mark) – Acts 15:36-40; I Timothy 4:11
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Paul and the Athenian idolaters – Acts 17:15-34
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