Jul 22, 2010

Five Reasons to Preach the Old Testament


1. Preaching from the Old Testament is of value because it is as much a part of Scripture as the New Testament.

2. Preaching from the Old Testament is of value today because it is the foundation upon which New Testament doctrine and faith is built.

3. Preaching the Old Testament is of value because it constitutes the backdrop for the ministry of our blessed Savior.

4. Preaching from the Old Testament is of value because many attributes and activities of God are clearly demonstrated.

5. Preaching from the Old Testament is of value, because it provides rich illustrative material.

W. A. Criswell, "Preaching from the Old Testament," in Tradition and Testament: Essays in Honor of Charles Lee Feinberg, ed. John S. Feinberg and Paul D. Feinberg (Chicago: Moody, 1981), 297-301.

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