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hillsbororiver:
Back in my "church days" admittedly not a very long time at all (2 years max) I was taught that the Old Testament spoke of physical Israel, most of the "religious" books I read once I left the church also said the OT related to the history and future of that nation state and of its people, the literal Jews. Since I have been studying the articles on Bible Truths and applying the principles to my own privare study the OT has opened up some completely new revelations and has become more relevant than I ever would have thought possible.

The old Prophets were speaking to every generation of believers while the shadow of physical Israel blinded the eyes of most "Christiandom" we can see that these Prophets were led by the Lord to especially speak to those who would live to see would see apostasy wax "worse and worse," even to the time of His return.

Here is what Peter says about these "old timers."

2Pe 1:19  We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until, the day dawn, and the day star arise

Pe 1:20  Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the Scripture is of any private interpretation.

2Pe 1:21  For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.

This new (for me) light of the OT has me feeling like I found a treasure chest in my backyard.

His Wisdom and Peace to all of you,

Joe

Kat:
Hi Joe,

I know what you are saying.
I spent 15 years in a church, WWCG, that taught mainly from the OT.
I went throught a lot of indept studies while there.
It was not a waste of time, as I thought after I left.
This background in the OT has helped me a great deal in understanding the NT,
and when I go back now, to read in the OT, it has a whole new meaning.
When I was studying before, it was to understand the physical,
now I study for spiritual understanding.

1Co 10:11  Now these things happened unto them by way of example;
and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages are come.

1Co 2:13  Which things we also speak, not in words taught in human wisdom,
but in Words taught of the Holy Spirit, comparing spiritual things with spiritual things.

mercy, peace, and love
Kat

 

YellowStone:
Wow Joe, you are in fine form :)

Pe 1:20 
Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the Scripture is of any private interpretation.

I think this verse of Peter's should be written on every Church door. :)

While attending bible study years ago, I was told that it is perfectly ok to shop around for the church that teaches what "you" want to hear.

Kat, these too are also wonderful:

1Co 10:11 
Now these things happened unto them by way of example; and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages are come.

1Co 2:13 
Which things we also speak, not in words taught in human wisdom,but in Words taught of the Holy Spirit, comparing spiritual things with spiritual things.

The truth that I have learned in the last year or so is just like the buried treasure that Joe mentioned. :)

God is truly wonderful; his words warm hearts and calm souls.

Thanks,

Darren

hillsbororiver:
Great input Kat, thanks for the kind words Darren,

I must admit I have felt "on fire" since the Conference weekend, it was such an incredibly uplifting spiritual connection between the brethren.

His Peace and Wisdom to bothe of you,

Joe

orion77:
Good thread, Joe!

It's always good to find buried treasure.  When we think of treasure hunting, those participating diligently seek until they find what they are looking for.  This is what God has put into our hearts, and that desire to know, through much diligence, brings rewards from God.

Those 'men of old' have given us not only an example, but when our eyes have been opened, we see ourselves in their lives.  But now, we have the guidance of Christ, the law being fullfilled, no longer under law, but grace.

Obedience is acknowledging Christs mission, moving from the old to the new.  No longer an eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth, but to forgive ones enemies.  It is a whole new paradigm, unheard of before Christ. 

Still, so many are stuck in the Law.  That being stuck under the Law of Moses, do injustice and lawlessness against Christ, because they do not follow Christ.

Enough of my rambling, lol.

God bless,

Gary

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