The Scriptures Old Testament—Jeremiah 20:7–13 Epistle—Romans 5:12–15 Gospel—Matthew 10:24–33 Background Some preachers are reluctant to tackle Old Testament texts. But the Old Testament is a rich treasure of specific law and gospel that the Holy Spirit has given to the church—including the church of today. Preachers who remember that the Old Testament lesson is selected to complement the Gospel lesson will overcome some of the hurdles. More importantly, preachers can use Old Testament texts
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