Pastor John
I wanted to share some good feelings I have had during my Old Testament study this week. (https://www.goingtojesus.com/gtj_otcourse-1010.html)
We read Psalm 119 to see how many times David used the words testament, precepts, judgments, and others as synonyms to the word “law”. I got to the place where I was looking for the word “word”, and after reading several scriptures I heard, “In the beginning was the Word.” Where I could, I started replacing “word” with Jesus. Here are just a few:
Ps 119:42 So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust in thy word (Jesus).
Ps. 119:74 They that fear thee will be glad when they see me because I have hoped in thy word (Jesus).
Ps 119:160 Thy word (Jesus) is true from the beginning and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth forever.
This felt so good to me!
Also, while reading and listening to “The Introduction to the Law”, I came to the part where you mention Matthew 12:1-4 where Jesus talks about David eating the shewbread. I started tearing up with thankfulness that I know that story. Before you taught me the Old Testament back in 2002, the only Old Testament book I remember reading was Psalms. I knew nothing about these stories. But because you have taught me, I now know these stories when they are mentioned in the New Testament. Thank you!
Julie P.
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Jesus said that if we do not believe Moses, we would not be able to believe him. But how can we believe Moses if we do not know what he said? It is a blessing to know the Old Testament. Learning it prepares us to hear from Jesus, and I am glad you are doing it! That is wisdom.
Pastor John
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