Dec 15 2008
LORD, LORD
MEMORY VERSE 12/14 - 12/20
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Seems IFriday’s post has created quite a stir among those who call Jesus Lord of their lives. I have learned that their are Christians who do not believe the Old Testament applies to them. I have also learned that their are “Christians” who believe that the theory of evolution is correct. It amazes me that they believe this way but the I look at this weeks memory verse and realize the truth.
I have to believe what is stated in 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NKJV) 16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.
By the way, that is in the NEW TESTAMENT.
This week we will take a look at what the New Testament says about the Old Testament so that we will know the Fathers will in this matter and be able to enter the kingdom of heaven and not sent away with those harsh words from our Lord on the day of judgment.
The Old Testament is quoted 695 different times in the New Testament.
Jesus, Himself quoted from the Old Testament throughout His life and ministry.
While being tested in the wilderness by Satan
Matthew 4
Satan Tempts Jesus
1 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 And when He had fasted forty days and forty nights, afterward He was hungry. 3 Now when the tempter came to Him, he said, “If You are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.”
4 But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’”[a]
5 Then the devil took Him up into the holy city, set Him on the pinnacle of the temple, 6 and said to Him, “If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down. For it is written:
‘ He shall give His angels charge over you,’
and,
‘ In their hands they shall bear you up,
Lest you dash your foot against a stone.’”[b]
7 Jesus said to him, “It is written again, ‘You shall not tempt the LORD your God.’”[c]
8 Again, the devil took Him up on an exceedingly high mountain, and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. 9 And he said to Him, “All these things I will give You if You will fall down and worship me.”
10 Then Jesus said to him, “Away with you,[d] Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the LORD your God, and Him only you shall serve.’”[e]
- Matthew 4:4 Deuteronomy 8:3
- Matthew 4:6 Psalm 91:11, 12
- Matthew 4:7 Deuteronomy 6:16
- Matthew 4:10 M-Text reads Get behind Me.
- Matthew 4:10 Deuteronomy 6:13
As you can see from verse 6 that even Satan quoted the Old Testament.
During His Sermons
Matthew 5:17 (NKJV) “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill.
After His resurrection he continued to teach the Old Testament
Luke 24 describes events following His resurrection. On that same day, Jesus met
two of His followers, neither of whom recognized Him, and walked with them. They
related the astounding events of the last few days, including Christ’s execution
and the disappearance of His body from the tomb (verses 13-24).
Notice Christ’s reaction: “Then He said to them, ‘O foolish ones, and slow of
heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken! Ought not the Christ [the
Messiah] to have suffered these things and to enter into His glory?’ And beginning
at Moses and all the Prophets, He expounded to them in all the Scriptures
the things concerning Himself” (verses 25-27).
As you can see Jesus approved of the Old Testament since He quoted it some 70 times. If He approves how can we disapprove and still cal ourselves Christians? Further if the Old Testament be accurate then how can evolution be correct?
