All Scripture Profitable

Leviticus 26:46 KJV

These are the statutes and judgments and laws, which the LORD made between him and the children of Israel in mount Sinai by the hand of Moses.

A friend of mine posted 2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV

If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

to an online social site and encouraged people to pray for our country. One reader responded by pointing out that this verse was a promise to the Jews. She said she believed we should pray but took exception to this passage being used as a supporting scripture. 

I responded with 2 Timothy 3:16-17 KJV

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

But what about those portions of the Bible that are so specifically for the Jews?

This entire chapter, for instance, is a covenant between God and the children of Israel.

Is there no profit for the New Testament saint?

I say there is. By understanding God's covenant with Israel we can better understand what should be our own relationship with God. The covenant is between God and Israel but the principle of that covenant represents a practice that ought to be incorporated into Christianity. 

• Should not a New Testament saint hearken to the voice of God?
• Should he not see chastening as a warning to return from his backsliding?
• Should he not take courage that, though hemisphere chastened yet for all of this God will not forget him?

 All Scripture is indeed profitable. We of course must rightly divide it, but rightly divided, every Word serves to thoroughly furnish the saint unto every good work.