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History · Lesson 2 · 30 min
Why the Old Testament Is Not Optional
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Marcion tried to cut the Old Testament out of the Christian Bible in the second century. The Church said no, and we should too.
Marcion is not dead
He just teaches an adult Sunday-school class now. The temptation to quietly set the Old Testament aside is as old as the second century, and the Church's answer has not changed.
Read the Scriptures
Romans 15:4Genesis 22:1-14Hebrews 1:1-2
From the Prayer Book
Collect for Proper 28
“Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning.”
For a Parish Small Group
Discussion Questions
- Why do you think Marcion's proposal was so tempting to some early Christians?
- What do we lose if the Church quietly does what Marcion proposed?