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CHRIST THE CENTRE OF THE BIBLE. Foreshadowing Christ.


Marilyn C

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FORESHADOWING CHRIST (Gen. - Deut.)
 

The first five books of the Bible were written by Moses under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Christ is foreshadowed in a variety of ways  - symbols, signs, sacrifices  all help us to understand His character, functions & vocations.

 

In the first book of the Bible we read of the beginning of things - Genesis, meaning origin. The beginning of the world, the human race, sin in the world, the promise of redemption, family and man-made civilization, nations and of Israel.

Christ is foreshadowed as the seed promised, (Gen. 3: 15) and as the Son beloved of the Father. (Gen. 22: 12 - 14)

 

In the book of Exodus we see the thrilling epic of God hastening to the rescue of man. It tells of the redeeming work of the sovereign God. It begins in darkness and gloom, yet ends in glory; it commences by telling how God came down in grace to deliver an enslaved people, and ends by declaring how God came down in glory to dwell in the midst of a redeemed people. We read of the giving of the Law and of the building of the tabernacle.

Christ is foreshadowed as the sacrificial Lamb. (Ex. 12: 27)

 

In the book of Leviticus we read of God instructing Israel as to how to draw near to a holy God - the five sacrifices and the Feasts of the Lord.  To administer these sacrifices before God there was need of a priesthood. God chose one tribe, the Levites, and one family, Aaron`s, to be priests before Him. The feasts were an overview of God`s purposes for Israel over time.

Christ is foreshadowed as the High Priest. (Lev. 16: 32 & 33)

 

In the book of Numbers we read of the wanderings and experiences of the people in the wilderness. The tribes were numbered and set in order with God stretching over them a cloud by day and fire by night. We read of Moses` leadership amid a murmuring and rebellious people. Finally all those who refused to go over into the land of promise previously, all died in the wilderness. A new generation would go over.

Christ is foreshadowed as the leader, greater than Moses. (Num. 11: 11 - 14)

 

In the book of Deuteronomy we read of the blessings of obedience and the curse of disobedience. It is a collection of the sayings and songs of Moses which he gave as his farewell to the children of Israel. It is a book of Remembrance, as Moses reminded the people of what God had done for them. It is the final preparation for entering the Promised Land.

Christ is foreshadowed as the true prophet. (Deut. 18: 18 - 22)

 

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6 hours ago, existential mabel said:

hello Marilyn

Its interesting to see the inter-conectiveness how it all pulls together

Hi mabel,

That is well put there sis. So can you enlarge a bit on what you see about being `inter-connective?`

Marilyn.

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hello Marilyn did try to comment yesterday but the wretched computer was so sl00000000000000w i decided to not bother in the end!  anyway

Ah the inter-connectiveness. well... from my point of view.. being late to this kind of knowledge is that its all new

 

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Christ is foreshadowed in a variety of ways  - symbols, signs, sacrifices  all help us to understand His character, functions & vocations.

 

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4 hours ago, existential mabel said:

hello Marilyn did try to comment yesterday but the wretched computer was so sl00000000000000w i decided to not bother in the end!  anyway

 

Ah the inter-connectiveness. well... from my point of view.. being late to this kind of knowledge is that its all new

 

 

Hi mabel,

Tell me about it, (lol) computers and glitches.

Yes the signs and symbols etc all pointing to the Lord. Did you know that every detail of the Tabernacle refers to some aspect of the Lord? Probably another good thread there, ay.

Marilyn. 

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hello

Marilyn gee on the slow version tonight  sigh…anyway

The tabernacle really fascinates me and I did spent some time going through that. So meticulous and such attention to detail. A real spiritual tool to purity and awakening I reckon.

 

Yes another good thread topic indeed!

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Hi mabel,

Yes, and God really is the ultimate teacher giving such `lessons` in great detail and visual as well to explain the unseen realities.

Marilyn.

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