Is the Old Testament relevant to a modern day Christian?
New Testament writers quote extensively from the Old Testament. Every book in the New Testament refers to specific scriptures from the Old Testament. For example, the Gospel of Matthew has 96 specific Old Testament quotations. Revelation has the most with 249 specific quotations. Paul, who wrote much of the New Testament, often quotes from the Old Testament. In Romans, Paul uses 74 Old Testament quotes. The New Testament borrows from the old a total of 855 times. We will see that the Old Testament writers anticipate, predict, and picture Christ through prophecy. They provide the historical setting and roots of our faith. Biographical studies, such as the life of Abraham, or perhaps Ruth, provide insight into the character God values. Proverbs provides wisdom in how to live a wise and good life. Psalms teach us how to praise God. The whole Bible is really about Jesus. Jesus can be found in each and every book. So, when you read the Bible, look for Jesus. In John 5:39-40, Jesus spoke abo
