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• Part of inspired Word of God (God breathed), 2 Timothy 3:16-17

• Old Testament is profitable for (2 Timothy 3:16-17)

• Doctrine (teaching)
• Reproof
• Correction
• Instruction (training) in righteousness

Israel’s history was recorded so it could be used as examples for admonition of New Testament Christians, 1 Corinthians 10:11.

The Old Testament is needed to help fully understand the New Testament. For example, one cannot fully understand the book of Hebrews unless the book of Leviticus is first understood. Both explain the priesthood.

Prophecies of first and second coming of Messiah

• @ 333 dealing with first coming
• @ 59 dealing with the last week of His life
• Many dealing with His second coming

Can make one wise unto salvation, 2 Timothy 3:15

NOTE: Old Testament books and a few “Christian” letters were the ONLY scriptures available to New Testament Christians when Paul wrote to Timothy. The New Testament was canonized @ 400 years later.

Reveals a code of conduct sanctioned by Jesus Christ in the New Testament. For example,
compare the Beatitudes of Matthew 5 with Psalms.

• Matthew 5:3 Psalm 40:17
• Matthew 5:4 Psalm 119:136
• Matthew 5:5 Psalm 37:11
• Matthew 5:6 Psalm 42:1-2
• Matthew 5:7 Psalm 41:1
• Matthew 5:8 Psalm 24:4; 73:1
• Matthew 5:9 Psalm 133:1
• Matthew 5:10 Psalm 37:39-40