Both Jews and Christians understood that the Hebrew Scriptures were the inspired Word of God, which made it possible for Paul to establish common ground with those whose hearts were inclined toward righteousness.
(‏ لو ۲۴ :‏ ۴۴‏ )‏ بنابراین ،‏ آگاهی مردم از برخی موضوعات کتب مقدّس ،‏ کمکی برای مسیحیان بود که هم به یهودیان و هم به غیریهودیان موعظه کنند .‏