KINGDOM, COVENANTS, AND CANON OF THE OLD TESTAMENT
STUDY GUIDE 1.2
Lesson 1: Why Study the Old Testament?
Section 2: Relevance for Us

OUTLINE FOR TAKING NOTES

II. Relevance for Us

A. Teachings of Jesus

  1. Negative Comments

  2. Positive Affirmations

B. Teachings of Paul

  1. Negative Comments

  2. Positive Affirmations


REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. Explain Dr. Pratt's interpretation of Matthew 5-7.
       
2.What does the Old Testament actually teach about murder?
       
3. What does the Old Testament actually teach about adultery?
       
4. What does the Old Testament actually teach about divorce?
       
5. What was the purpose of the Old Testament teaching about “an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth”?

6. According to Dr. Pratt, what was Jesus saying in Matthew 5:17-19 about the Old Testament law?
       
7. According to the lesson, what is Paul opposing in Galatians 3:1-6?       

8. In 2 Timothy 3:16, what does Paul have in mind when he refers to “Scripture”?
       
9. According to 2 Timothy 3:16, in what ways is the Old Testament relevant, authoritative and useful to New Testament believers?
       
   
APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. How would you respond to someone who said, “Jesus’ teaching on such things as murder, adultery and love for enemies contradicts the teachings of the Old Testament”?

2. In the Sermon on the Mount, why did Jesus keep contrasting what was said versus what was written? In what ways might modern Christians be tempted to make errors like those that Jesus refuted?

3. Has this lesson changed your view of how to use the Old Testament law? In what ways?