Abstract
2 Timothy 3: 16–17 and 2 Peter 1: 20–1 reflect on the production and inspiring impact of Old Testament texts. The Old Testament inspires the New Testament. Scriptures ‘inspired’ Jesus’ sense of his own identity and prophetic mission (e.g. as Son of man) and some of his teaching. He took up the Scriptures to innovate on matters like love of God and neighbour. Matthew, also inspired by Scripture, appealed to texts that commented authoritatively on the story of Jesus. Biblical interpretation was central to Paul’s teaching. Isaiah gave an inspired and inspiring encouragement to the apostle’s ministry. Over half the verses of the Book of Revelation quote from or allude to the Old Testament Scriptures: above all, Isaiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel. The author was conscious of a God-given, prophetic authority. This book has enjoyed an inspiring impact on the Christian imagination (e.g. Dürer’s woodcuts and Dante’s Divine Comedy).
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