5 Bible Verses

And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.
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Luke 24:44KJV
Jesus directly mentions the Psalms as part of the scriptural prophecies about himself, highlighting the connection between the Old Testament writings and the New Testament fulfillment. This verse shows how the Psalms were seen as an important prophetic text by Jesus and the early Christians.
Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God. Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
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Romans 3:19-20KJV
This New Testament passage explains the purpose of the Old Testament law, including the Psalms, in revealing human sinfulness and the need for God's grace. It shows how the New Testament interprets and builds upon the teachings found in the Psalms and other Old Testament writings.
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
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Hebrews 4:12KJV
This verse speaks to the power of God's word, which includes both the Psalms and the New Testament writings. It emphasizes the transformative and revelatory nature of scripture across both testaments.
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
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2 Timothy 3:16KJV
This verse affirms the divine inspiration of all scripture, including both the Psalms from the Old Testament and the writings of the New Testament. It underscores the continuity and importance of biblical texts across different periods.
For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein: and his bishoprick let another take.
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Acts 1:20KJV
An example of how the New Testament directly quotes and interprets the Psalms, showing the theological connection between the two testaments. This verse demonstrates how early Christians saw the Psalms as prophetic and relevant to understanding Jesus and the early church.

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