25 Vital Lessons From the OId Testament

#7. God is present and active even where He may appear to be absent (Est. 4:14).

The Old Testament offers timeless lessons for Christians. Through its inspired content, we gain insights into God’s character, faithfulness, and the motivation to live a godly life. This article highlights 25 vital lessons from the Old Testament.

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1. We learn about the true character of our Heavenly Father (Exod. 34:6-7).

2. The Old Testament contains a message of hope (Rom. 15:4).

3. God promises to bless the whole world through Abraham (Gen. 12:1-3).

4. The serpent’s head will be crushed by the seed of woman (Gen. 3:15).

5. The LORD is forgiving and merciful (Ps. 103:12-14).

6. God is capable of using the evil that happens in our lives for a greater good (Gen. 50:19-21).

7. God is present and active even where He may appear to be absent (Est. 4:14).

8. The LORD’s name is to be blessed regardless of our earthly circumstances (Job 1:20-21).

9. Holiness is the standard for God’s people (Lev. 11:44-45).

10. The chief aim of humanity is to love God with their all (Deut. 6:4-5).

11. The blessed and fortunate individual meditates on God’s law day and night (Ps. 1:2).

12. Wisdom and knowledge doesn’t begin in a classroom, but in reverence for the LORD (Prov. 1:7, 9:10).

13. The LORD’s loyal covenant love never ends. It’s new every morning (Lam. 3:22-24).

14. God hears and answers prayer (Pss. 34:15; 65:2).

15. The LORD is good (Nah. 1:7).

16. We are punished less than our sins deserve (Ezra 9:13).

17. God is supremely holy (Isa. 6:3).

18. Man’s whole duty is to fear God and keep his commandments (Eccl. 12:13-14).

19. The LORD doesn’t delight in punishing the wicked, but wants the wicked to repent (Ezek. 33:11).

20. God rules in the kingdoms of men (Dan. 4:25).

21. The heavens are meant to show us the glory of God (Ps. 19:1-6).

22. The LORD’s ways are perfect (Ps. 18:30).

23. God looks into the heart of man and is not impressed by our exterior (1 Sam. 16:7).

24. If we confess and repent we’ll be forgiven (Prov. 28:13).

25. The LORD is kind and good to everything and everyone he has made (Ps. 145:9).

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