Should we read, follow and/or observe the Old Testament: VOLUME II

We Must understand that when the Apostles preached the gospel to the Jews and to the Gentiles, the  ONLY books they had wherewith to preach were the 39 books of the Old Testament from Genesis to Malachi.

Some preachers say that it is not necessary to read or study the Old Testament. Not only is that thought process false, Technically all that you need to follow Christ is from Genesis to Malachi. I would argue further that all that you would NEED to follow Christ is from Genesis to Deuteronomy. 

The apostle Peter is going to explain my point to us:

"For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty. For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount. We have also a MORE SURE word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost." 2 Peter 1:16-21 

Here Peter is simply explaining to us that He and the other disciples are not following fables that were created with craftiness. The Gospel of Jesus Christ that they wrote and bear witness to, was inspired by their witness to the things that happened because of Him and eventually to Him.  Peter heard the voice from heaven that testified to Jesus being the, 'beloved,' son while he was in the mountain during Jesus's transfiguration.

However, knowing that All these things are true, somehow although Peter saw and heard; the word of prophecy is, "More Sure." So much more sure, that we would do well if we took heed. 

Why?

Because prophecy is not up for PRIVATE Interpretation. Every prophecy must fit with every other prophecy as well as the foundation that Moses wrote. Prophecy came as men were moved by the Holy Ghost. That is how Moses knew what happened in the Garden of Eden, the Angel told him what to write.

So the next time your preacher tries to put the Old Testament down, as if it somehow is lesser than the New Testament; or tries to downgrade the scriptures; or call the prophets outdated; or if he hints that the Old Testament is not necessary or able to get you salvation;

Ask yourself this question: Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread?   Listen diligently unto me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness. Isaiah 55:2  

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Should we read, follow and/or observe the Old Testament: VOLUME I

It is frequently said in many Christian denominations, when you get saved, start reading in the book of John. Some may say start in the book of Matthew; either way if you were still missing the point. You should never start reading a book in the middle, you always start reading from the beginning. 

But, many will say the Old Testament is done away with, because it has been fulfilled. How can it be done away with? When was it done away with? In the series we will explore these questions and see how the Apostles  preached the gospel...

Let us Begin with simple words from the Master during His conversation when He was correcting Satan during His temptation:

"And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungered. And the devil said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, command this stone that it be made bread. And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God." Luke 4:1-4

Pretty simple conversation, and an even more simpler statement; if a man eats only bread he will still eventually die. If a man eats EVERY word of God he will live forever.

Now my question is this: When Jesus made that statement; there was NO New Testament written. Jesus did not have the gideon New Testament Bible in His back pocket.



 Nor did He have the gospel according to John.

Q:So then what was Jesus referring to, when he said Every Word that proceeds out of the mouth of God?

A: The Scriptures (what we call the Old Testament)!

          Why then would anyone ever have the audacity to ever say that the Old Testament is, 'done away with?'

How could it Ever be done away with, if Jesus is recorded as saying, by EVERY WORD of God does a man live.

                                                        EVERY WORD!!!

The Conclusion of the Matter: Not only is Jesus telling us we should read the Old Testament, He said that man should LIVE by EVERY Word! Technically if there was ever a discrepancy between the Old and the New Testament, according to the fourth chapter of Luke the Old Testament should win.

Everything mentioned or that changed in the New Testament was discussed and/or prophesied in the Old Testament. The death of Jesus, the end of animal sacrifice, the bringing in of the Gentiles etc.

Read EVERY Word of God from Genesis to Revelation!

To the Law AND to the Testimony (Isaiah 8:20)

May the Lord add A blessing to the reading of His Word in Jesus name

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