The Value of Old Testament StudyRomans 15:4For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.

Romans 15:4 Clearly Implies The Accuracy of

The O.T. Text

• Jesus–Matthew 4:4,7,10

• Mark–Mark 1:1-3; Malachi 3; Isaiah 40

• Peter– 1 Peter 2:6; Isaiah 28

Romans 15:4 Shows Us That Prophecy Is Not Mere Prediction

• Prophets spoke moral & spiritual truths

• Types, figures, shadows– Hebrews 10:1

• God teaches in more than one way– Bad examples (1 Cor. 10:6-11)– Good people sometimes make mistakes

The O.T. Teaches Us Much of What We Know About

God

• How He has dealt with people in the past

• How He rewards people’s obedience• How He punishes people’s

disobedience– 1 Corinthians 10:11

The O.T. Teaches Us About The

Origin & Nature of Man

• Genesis 1:26-28; 2:7,8,21-25

The O.T. Teaches Us A Religious

Vocabulary

• Sin

–Sacrifice

•Atonement

–Forgiveness

• Offering

We Learn Faith & Confidence In God From The

O.T.

• God keeps His promises– Genesis 12:1-3; Joshua 21:43;

Nehemiah 9:7,8

• The fulfillment of O.T. prophecy– 2 Peter 1:19

The Value of Old Testament StudyRomans 15:4For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.