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The Old Testament and the Christian

The Old Testament and the Christian. The OT and the Christian. The Old Covenant was made with the Israelites at Mt. Sinai (Deut. 5:1-2). By His death on the cross, Jesus brought the Old Testament to an end (Eph. 2:14-16).

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The Old Testament and the Christian

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  1. The Old Testament and the Christian

  2. The OT and the Christian • The Old Covenant was made with the Israelites at Mt. Sinai (Deut. 5:1-2). • By His death on the cross, Jesus brought the Old Testament to an end (Eph. 2:14-16). • The New Testament is the law that is now spiritually binding for all men (Mark 16:15). • So what purpose, if any, does the OT serve in the life of the Christian?

  3. The OT and the Christian • It was Written for our Admonition • I Corinthians 10:1-10, 11 • Paul, in warning these brethren not to sin and face God’s wrath and judgment (I Cor. 10:6). • The writer of Hebrews, in exhorting the saints to remain steadfast (Heb. 3:12-19). • James, in encouraging Christians to be patient in their suffering (James 5:7-11). • Peter, in warning of false teachers and scoffers (2 Peter 2-3).

  4. The OT and the Christian • It was Written for our Learning • Romans 15:1-4 • The Creation Account (Genesis 1-2) • The First Family (Genesis 2-4) • The Flood (Genesis 6-9) • Confusion of Languages (Genesis 11:1-9) • Stories of the Patriarchs (Genesis 12-50) • Story of Job (Book of Job)

  5. The OT and the Christian • It was Written for our Learning • Romans 15:1-4 • Provides a record of God’s faithfulness, how He kept His promises to Abraham(Genesis 12) • God’s judgments and punishment of the wicked and ungodly (Gen. 6, 19; 2 Kings 17, 25) • God’s deliverance and blessings bestowed upon the righteous (Psalms; 2 Kings 19, etc.) • The prophecies and promises of the OT fulfilled in Christ and His Kingdom (Luke 24:44).

  6. The OT and the Christian • Profitable for Doctrine, Reproof, Correction, Instruction in Righteousness • 2 Timothy 3:16-17 • Doctrine: such as the nature of God, man, sin • Reproof and Correction: need for repentance • Instruction in Righteousness: how to live godly • Paul (Rom. 12:19-21; 2 Cor. 6:16-7:1; 9:7-10) • James (James 2:20-26) • Peter (I Peter 3:8-12)

  7. The OT and the Christian • Makes One Wise to Salvation in Christ • 2 Timothy 3:14-15 • The fall of man & the rise of sin (Gen. 3-6). • The background and development of God’s scheme of redemption (Gen. 3:15; 12:3). • Hundreds of Messianic prophecies that describe what to expect when He comes (Isaiah 53; Psalm 16, 22; Zech. 11-13).

  8. Born of a virgin (Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:21-23) • A descendant of Abraham (Gen. 12:1-3; Matt. 1:1; Gal. 3:16) • Of the tribe of Judah (Gen. 49:10; Luke 3:23, 33; Heb. 7:14) • Of the house of David (2 Samuel 7:12-16; Matthew 1:1) • Born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2, 2:1; Luke 2:4-7) • Taken to Egypt (Hosea 11:1; Matthew 2:14-15) • Herod´skilling of the infants (Jer. 31:15; Matthew 2:16-18) • Anointed by the Holy Spirit (Isaiah 11:2; Matthew 3:16-17) • Heralded by messenger of Lord (Isa. 40:3-5; Mal. 3:1; Matt. 3:1) • Would perform miracles (Isaiah 35:5-6; Matthew 9:35) • Would preach good news (Isaiah 61:1; Luke 4:14-21) • Would minister in Galilee (Isaiah 9:1; Matthew 4:12-16) • Would cleanse the Temple (Malachi 3:1; Matthew 21:12-13) • Would first present Himself as King 173,880 days from the decree to rebuild Jerusalem (Daniel 9:25; Matthew 21:4-11) • Would enter Jerusalem as king on donkey (Zech. 9:9; Mt. 21:4-9) • Would be rejected by Jews (Psalm 118:22; I Peter 2:7) • Die a humiliating death (Psalm 22; Isaiah 53) involving…

  9. -Rejection (Isaiah 53:3; John 1:10-11; 7:5,48) • -Betrayal by a friend (Psalm 41:9; Luke 22:3-4; John 13:18) • -Sold for 30 pieces of silver (Zech. 11:12; Matthew 26:14-15) • -Silence before His accusers (Isaiah 53:7; Matthew 27:12-14) • -Being mocked (Psalm 22: 7-8; Matthew 27:31) • -Beaten (Isaiah 52:14; Matthew 27:26) • -Spit upon (Isaiah 50:6; Matthew 27:30) • -Piercing His hands and feet (Psalm 22:16; Matthew 27:31) • -Being crucified with thieves (Isaiah 53:12; Matthew 27:38) • -Praying for His persecutors (Isaiah 53:12; Luke 23:34) • -Piercing His side (Zechariah 12:10; John 19:34) • -Given gall & vinegar to drink (Ps. 69:21; Mt. 27:34; Lk. 23:36) • -No broken bones (Psalm 34:20; John 19:32-36) • -Buried in a rich man’s tomb (Isaiah 53:9; Matthew 27:57-60) • -Casting lots for His garments (Psalm 22:18; John 19:23-24) • Would rise from the dead! (Psalm 16:10; Mark 16:6; Acts 2:31) • Ascend into Heaven (Psalm 68:18; Acts 1:9) • Would sit down at the right hand of God (Ps. 110:1; Heb. 1:3)

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