Reasons to Preach from the Old Testament

Survey preachers from around the world and you would find that they preach from the New Testament far more often than they do the New. Here are some reasons why preaching from the Old Testament is justified and necessary:
• The Old Testament was the Bible of the early church
• The Old Testament is the God-breathed, inerrant, powerful revelation of God
• The Old Testament represents 77% of the Christian canon
• The Old Testament aids us in understanding the New Testament
• The Old Testament prevents us from misinterpreting the New Testament
• The Old Testament is vital for theological understanding
• The Old Testament proclaims truths not found in the New Testament
• The Old Testament offers practical insights for Christian living
• The Old Testament deals with life's great questions
• The Old Testament traces God's redemptive plan to its culmination
• The Old Testament provides a fuller understanding of Christ