Journey Through the Old Testament

The Old Testament consists of 39 books. In these books we find the history of God's dealing with a people, and the foundation for the revelation to come in the New Testament. Many scholars have stated that there is no need for the study of the Old Testament since the birth of Christ. They feel that only the Gospels and the Book of Revelation matter, because in their way of reason, the old is "passed away." This concept is of course absurd. All of God's Word is precious and significant. Jesus and the Apostles taught from the Old Testament. Our foundation of faith is presented there. Further, we are told in Hebrews that the Old Testament carries the types of things to come. We need to understand the Old Testament to clearly understand the New Testament.