Vietnam Evangelical Covenant Church – As Christians, we believe the whole Bible is the true Word of God. We rejoice in the New Testament gospel about Jesus and what He has done for us. But does that make the Old Testament less important? Not at all. The God of today is the God of creation.
Many Christians read the New Testament regularly but rarely open the Old. Yet the Old Testament makes up most of the Bible, and it is the Scripture Jesus Himself read, quoted and fulfilled. Here are 14 quotes about the Old Testament and Scripture, some quoted directly and others summarized from the original sayings. Scripture quotations are from the Berean Standard Bible (BSB).
14 Quotes About the Old Testament
1. “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:5–6)
2. The Bible is the inevitable result of God’s continuous speech; it is the true declaration of His mind. (A.W. Tozer, summarized)
3. The Scriptures were not given to increase our knowledge but to change our lives. (Dwight L. Moody)
4. The authority of Scripture rests on the fact that it is God’s trustworthy and true Word. (Chuck Colson, summarized)
5. He affirms his belief that the Bible is God’s revelation. (Mike Huckabee, summarized)
6. The best weapon we have against Satan is the Bible. Three times the devil tempted our Lord, and three times his suggestion was refused with a text of Scripture: “It is written” (Matthew 4:4, 7, 10). (J.C. Ryle)
7. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 29:11)
8. We account the Scriptures of God to be the most sublime philosophy. I find more sure marks of authenticity in the Bible than in any profane history whatsoever. (Isaac Newton)
9. No human work in any language can match the intricate structure and design of the Bible; only the infinite mind of God could have produced it. (Winkie Pratney, summarized)
10. “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1)
11. God’s Word needs to be so firmly fixed in our minds that it becomes the dominant influence on our thoughts, attitudes and actions, and memorizing Scripture is one of the most effective ways to get there. As David wrote, “I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You” (Psalm 119:11). (Jerry Bridges, summarized)
12. The clearest evidence that the Bible is God’s Word is found within its own pages; it bears witness to itself. (Charles Hodge, summarized)
13. The history of all the great characters of the Bible is summed up in this one sentence: they acquainted themselves with God and acquiesced in His will in all things. (Richard Cecil)
14. “Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9)
Why Should Christians Read the Old Testament?
The Old Testament shows us that God is the Creator, holy and faithful to His covenant. Without it, we would struggle to understand why Jesus is called the Lamb of God, the Messiah, or the King from David’s line.
Jesus said the Old Testament Scriptures testify about Him. When you read the Old Testament, ask what the passage says about God and how it points to Christ. Psalms, Proverbs and Genesis are accessible places to start.
A simple plan is to read one psalm and one chapter of Proverbs each day alongside the New Testament. Over time you will see that the Old and New Testaments form one seamless story of God’s plan of redemption.
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Prayer
Lord, thank You that all Scripture is Your Word. Open our eyes to see Your faithfulness in the Old Testament and to see Jesus on every page of the Bible. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Article: Thảo Anh
Adapted from: ChristianQuotes.info
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