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Jewish Roots of the Christian Faith. God’s Appointed Days Leviticus 23. Why Should We Study the Jewish Roots of our Christian Faith? 1. We gain a richer understanding of the Bible. 2. We can gain insight into the forms of worship and community life that the early church practiced.
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Jewish Roots of the Christian Faith God’s Appointed Days Leviticus 23
Why Should We Study the Jewish Roots of our Christian Faith? 1. We gain a richer understanding of the Bible. 2. We can gain insight into the forms of worship and community life that the early church practiced. 3. We can gain insight into how the early believers understood the practical dynamics of their new faith. 4. We gain vital spiritual lessons as we study the Old Testament. 5. We learn about the attributes of God. 6. It will mature our walk with God. 7. We gain insight into the plans and purposes of God. 8. W gain true understanding into the dynamics of faith. 9. The study of Jewish Foundations of our Christian Faith should have one primary, glorious goal: to help the Body of Christ more fully understand and appreciate the Scriptures and to come to know our Lord and Savior better and more intimately.
Leviticus 23:1-2 (ESV) Lev 23:1 The LORD spoke to Moses, saying, Lev 23:2 "Speak to the people of Israel and say to them, These are the appointed feasts of the LORD that you shall proclaim as holy convocations; they are my appointed feasts. appointed festivals (NIV) appointed times (NASB) appointed seasons (JPS)
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