God And His Word - A Question And Answer Approach To Understanding The Bible

7. HERE ARE THREE ILLUSTRATIONS OF THIS PRINCIPLE: [1] PRAYER is taught throughout the Bible. In fact, the New Testament uses Old Testament to teach us about prayer. James 5:16, 17. [2] EATING PORK was forbidden in the Old Testament, but the New Testament shows that ALL FOOD (except that offered to idols) can be eaten gratefully. Acts 10: 1 15. [3] WORSHIP is not cancelled at Cross. If anything, it is intensified. Acts 24: Romans 15:9-12. 8. DID THE PEOPLE OF OLD TESTAMENT TIMES UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE MEANING OF THE OLD TESTAMENT? No. Much of the deeper spiritual meaning was hidden, especially concerning Christ and His Church. Romans 16:25, 26; 1 Peter 1: 12. 9. IS THE HISTORY OF ISRAEL IN THE OLD TESTAMENT IMPORTANT FOR US TO KNOW? Valuable spiritual lessons can be learned by studying the history of ancient Israel. God uses Israel for an object lesson and direct example to the Church. 1 Corinthians 10:6, 11; 9:9; 10; Romans 4:23, 24; 15:4. In addition to the spiritual applications of Israel's history, there are great historical facts that all serious students should know. Ancient history is meaningless apart from the Bible's viewpoint. For instance, the books of Daniel, Ezekiel and Jeremiah give insight to Babylon's history that you will not find in any other textbook. 10. DO THE END TIMES HOLD ANY SPECIAL PROMISE FOR US? Yes! In the last days there will be greater unfolding of the ancient scriptures. l Corinthians 10:11; Daniel 12:4; 1 Peter 1:12. 11. WHAT WAS JESUS' ATTITUDE TOWARD THE OLD TESTAMENT? Jesus' entire life was to fulfill Scripture. Luke 24:25, 27, 44-48. He accepted the Old Testament as God's inspired record to mankind. 12. HOW DOES OLD TESTAMENT SCRIPTURE AFFECT JESUS' RETURN? Jesus cannot return to earth before ALL of the prophecies of the Old Testament are fulfilled. Acts 3:21. 13. IS IT POSSIBLE TO REJECT THE OLD TESTAMENT AND STILL KNOW THE FULLNESS OF TRUTH ABOUT THE LORD JESUS CHRIST? No. Acts 10:43; Luke 16:31; John 5:46, 47.

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