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Introduction to the Old Testament The 39
books of the Old Testament story begin by

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telling us about the creation of our
universe and of the human race.

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These writings continue with God selecting
a people, one nation, Israel.

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And He chose Israel not because the people
were special, but so they would become

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special, because they would know Him.

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And so He makes a covenant promise with
this people for the sake of all people of

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all time.

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By following Israel's story recorded in
the Old Testament, we find God's plan to

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bring salvation to the earth through the
promised Messiah.

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Patiently and passionately throughout the
story of the Old Testament, God offers His

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love and forgiveness, drawing people even
outside of Israel to Himself to be their

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Savior and their God.