01 Why Study The Old Testament Rokser D
01 Why Study The Old Testament Rokser D
01 Why Study The Old Testament Rokser D
Dennis Rokser
Worksheet #1 G.I.B.S.
#1: Because it is necessary to understand the Old Testament in order to correctly interpret the
_____________________New Testament_____ in its ___Historical setting_________________ and
__________________Theological Context______.
Romans 8:18-25
Hebrews 1:1-2
#2: Because apart from the OT, you will not understand the biblical narrative of ______God’s
Story_________ from beginning to end and connect the dots of God’s ______Plan of the
ages________________ to glorify Himself.
It’s primarily a book about ___God___ and ___His___ story; not about you, though God deeply
cares about you and wants a right relationship with you.
- The purpose of God in His plan of the ages is to glorify his sovereignty and grace in creation
and redemption ultimately expressed in the establishment of His Kingdom in the heavens and
the earth through Jesus Christ.
- The Focus of the bible is about Him.
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What must you remember about the purpose of God’s plan of the ages?
#3: Because the OT, like the NT, is given by the _____Inspiration Of God
____________________________ and is ___________profitable __________ for church age
believers to study and know. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
#4: Because the OT provides for us many negative & positive ____examples_____________ for
us to hear and heed as church-age believers.
1 Cor. 10:1-14
Rom. 15:4
#6: Because the OT forms the context and logic for NT ___Evangelism______________ for
both Gentiles and Jews.
Rom.1:1-4
1 Cor.15:3-4