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Beginning in January 2022, members of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] will begin a year-long study of the [[Old Testament]].  
 
Beginning in January 2022, members of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] will begin a year-long study of the [[Old Testament]].  
  
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The [[Holy Bible]] is one of four volumes of sacred scripture that is used by [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. The other three volumes are the [[Book of Mormon]], the [[Doctrine and Covenants]] and the [[Pearl of Great Price]]. The Old Testament is a part of the Bible and comprises the first 39 books of that volume. Like all scripture, the Old Testament teaches and testifies of [[Jesus Christ]] and of His divinity.
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The [[Holy Bible]] is one of four volumes of sacred scripture that is used by [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. The other three volumes are the [[Book of Mormon]], the [[Doctrine and Covenants]] and the [[Pearl of Great Price]]. The Old Testament is a part of the Bible and comprises the first half of that volume. The books of the Old Testament are drawn from a national literature and were written almost entirely in Hebrew; a few writings contain Aramaic, a related language. It contains writings of ancient prophets who acted under the influence of the Holy Spirit and who over many centuries testified of Christ and His future ministry. It also contains a record of the history of Abraham and his descendants, beginning with Abraham, and the covenant, or testament, the Lord made with Abraham and his posterity.
  
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The Old Testament contains the writings of ancient [[Prophets|prophets]] and others who wrote under the [[Inspiration|inspiration]] of the [[Holy Ghost]]. It is a record of God's dealings with His children from the [[Creation]] to about 400 B.C. It gives an account of the Creation, the [[Fall of Adam]] and Eve, the great [[Flood|flood]] in the days of Noah, and the establishment of God's [[Covenant|covenant]] with [[Abraham]], Isaac, and Jacob, whom the Lord renamed Israel. It also bears record of the history of God's covenant people, the descendants of Jacob, who are called "the house of Israel" or "the children of Israel." And the Old Testament contains the [[Prophecy|prophecies]] and warnings of the Lord's ancient [[Prophets|prophets]], whom He called to preach [[Repentance|repentance]] to the children of Israel. Through His prophets, the Lord gave the Israelites laws, covenants, and doctrines to prepare them for [[Second Coming|His coming]] and teach them how to return to God and how to live in God's presence.
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[[Image:The-Old-Testament-Genesis-2022-1.jpg|500px|thumb|<span style="color:#0000FF"><div align="center">[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot?lang=eng The Old Testament]</div></span>|center]]
  
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President [[Boyd K. Packer]] of the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]] explained the importance of studying the Old Testament:
 
  
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:In the Old Testament course, you learn of the Creation and fall of man, and the foundation for the [[Temple endowment|temple endowment]]. You learn what a [[Prophet|prophet]] is. You become familiar with such words as {{Obedience and Faith|obedience]], [[Sacrifice|sacrifice]], [[Covenant|covenant]], [[Aaronic Priesthood|Aaronic]], [[Melchizedek Priesthood|Melchizedek]], and [[Priesthood|priesthood]]. . . .The whole basis for Judaic-Christian law, indeed for Islam, is taught to you.
 
  
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You can learn more about the Old Testament by reading the article [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/old-testament-study-guide-for-home-study-seminary-students-2015/welcome-to-the-old-testament?lang=eng Welcome to the Old Testament].
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Beginning in January 2022, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will begin a year-long study of the Old Testament.

The Holy Bible is one of four volumes of sacred scripture that is used by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The other three volumes are the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants and the Pearl of Great Price. The Old Testament is a part of the Bible and comprises the first half of that volume. The books of the Old Testament are drawn from a national literature and were written almost entirely in Hebrew; a few writings contain Aramaic, a related language. It contains writings of ancient prophets who acted under the influence of the Holy Spirit and who over many centuries testified of Christ and His future ministry. It also contains a record of the history of Abraham and his descendants, beginning with Abraham, and the covenant, or testament, the Lord made with Abraham and his posterity.

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