1. The Value of the Old Testament Scriptures

2. 2 Peter 3:16 - “Scripture” Scripture = graphe Scripture = graphe  “1) a writing, thing written 2) the Scripture, used to denote either the book itself, or its contents 3) a certain portion or section of the Holy Scripture.” (Thayers)

3. 2 Peter 3:16 - “Scripture” Scripture = graphe Scripture = graphe  Used 52 times in the New Testament.  “scripture” 31 times.  “scriptures” 21 times.

4. 2 Peter 3:16 - “Scripture” Scripture = graphe Scripture = graphe  49 x = Old Testament  3 x = New Testament

5. 2 Peter 3:16 - “Scripture” Scripture = graphe Scripture = graphe  3 x = New Testament  1 Tim 5:8 - “For the Scripture says,... 'The laborer is worthy of his wages.'” cf. Luke 10:7

6. 2 Peter 3:16 - “Scripture” Scripture = graphe Scripture = graphe  3 x = New Testament  2 Tim 3:16 - “All Scripture... profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,”

7. 2 Peter 3:16 - “Scripture” Scripture = graphe Scripture = graphe  3 x = New Testament  2 Pet 3:16 - “... people twist to their own destruction, as they do also the rest of the Scriptures.”

8. 2 Peter 3:16 - “Scripture” Scripture = graphe Scripture = graphe  All the other uses are in reference to Old Testament passages.

9. Jesus Taught from the Old Testament Scriptures

10. Jesus Taught from Scriptures Jesus taught about Himself. Luke 24:27, 32, 45 Jesus taught about Himself. Luke 24:27, 32, 45  Scriptures testified of Jesus. John 5:39

11. Jesus Taught from Scriptures Jesus taught about Himself. Luke 24:27, 32, 45 Jesus taught about Himself. Luke 24:27, 32, 45  The stone rejected by the builders becomes the chief cornerstone. Matt 21:42; cf. Psa 118:22-23

12. Jesus Taught from Scriptures Jesus taught about Himself. Luke 24:27, 32, 45 Jesus taught about Himself. Luke 24:27, 32, 45  Foretold Jesus' arrest. Matt 26:54-56; Mark 14:49; cf. Psa 22; Isa 53; Zech 12-13

13. Jesus Taught from Scriptures Jesus taught about Himself. Luke 24:27, 32, 45 Jesus taught about Himself. Luke 24:27, 32, 45  Foretold Jesus' death. John 19:36-37; cf. Psa 22:14, 16-17; 34:20

14. Jesus Taught from Scriptures Jesus taught about Himself. Luke 24:27, 32, 45 Jesus taught about Himself. Luke 24:27, 32, 45  Foretold Jesus' resurrection. John 20:9; Psa 16:10

15. The Apostles Taught from the Old Testament Scriptures

16. Apostles Taught from Scriptures The Scriptures had to be fulfilled in reference to Judas. The Scriptures had to be fulfilled in reference to Judas.  Acts 1:16-20; cf. Psa 69:25; 109:8

17. Apostles Taught from Scriptures Peter referenced the writings of Joel and David. Peter referenced the writings of Joel and David.  Acts 2:16-21, 25-28, 34-35; cf. Joel 2:28-32; Psa 16:8- 11; 110:1

18. Apostles Taught from Scriptures Peter referenced the words of Moses as well as God's promise to Abraham. Peter referenced the words of Moses as well as God's promise to Abraham. Acts 3:22-25; Deut 18:15-19; Gen 12:3; 18:18; 22:18; 26:4; 28:14 Acts 3:22-25; Deut 18:15-19; Gen 12:3; 18:18; 22:18; 26:4; 28:14

19. Apostles Taught from Scriptures Philip used Scripture to preach Jesus. Philip used Scripture to preach Jesus.  Acts 8:32-35; Isa 53:7-8

20. Apostles Taught from Scriptures The apostle Paul reasoned from the Scriptures, showing Jesus to the people. The apostle Paul reasoned from the Scriptures, showing Jesus to the people.  Acts 17:2, 11

21. Apostles Taught from Scriptures Apollos showed from the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ. Apollos showed from the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ.  Acts 18:24, 28

22. The Scriptures Can Make You Wise Unto Salvation

23. Scriptures Can Make You Wise Unto Salvation Scriptures Can Make You Wise Unto Salvation The Holy Scriptures had made Timothy wise unto salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. The Holy Scriptures had made Timothy wise unto salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.  2 Tim 3:15-16

24. Scriptures Can Make You Wise Unto Salvation Scriptures Can Make You Wise Unto Salvation The Scriptures teach that Jesus died for our sins and arose again from the grave. The Scriptures teach that Jesus died for our sins and arose again from the grave.  1 Cor 15:3-4

25. Scriptures Can Make You Wise Unto Salvation Scriptures Can Make You Wise Unto Salvation The Scriptures will aid in providing patience, comfort, and hope. The Scriptures will aid in providing patience, comfort, and hope.  Rom 15:4

26. Scriptures Can Make You Wise Unto Salvation Scriptures Can Make You Wise Unto Salvation The Scriptures teach the need for faith. The Scriptures teach the need for faith.  Rom 4:3; 10:11; Gal 3:22

27. Scriptures Can Make You Wise Unto Salvation Scriptures Can Make You Wise Unto Salvation The Scriptures teach of God's mercy upon all men. The Scriptures teach of God's mercy upon all men.  Rom 9:17; Gal 3:8

28. Scriptures Can Make You Wise Unto Salvation Scriptures Can Make You Wise Unto Salvation The Scriptures teach about the faithful remnant. The Scriptures teach about the faithful remnant.  Rom 11:1-5

29. Conclusion Conclusion The Old and New Testament Scriptures were inspired by God. 2 Tim 3:16,17 The Old and New Testament Scriptures were inspired by God. 2 Tim 3:16,17 All Christians should study from both the Old Testament scriptures as well as the New Testament scriptures. All Christians should study from both the Old Testament scriptures as well as the New Testament scriptures.

30. Are You Ready to be Saved? Jesus said... Learn of Jesus. Matt 11:28-30 Learn of Jesus. Matt 11:28-30 You must believe. John 8:24 You must believe. John 8:24 You must repent. Luke 24:47 You must repent. Luke 24:47 You must confess. Luke 12:8 You must confess. Luke 12:8 You must be baptized. Mark 16:16 You must be baptized. Mark 16:16