Typology

[Persuaded]

You have this one correct.

And because of this one event when Moses broke the model, God shut him out of the promised land, after having lead the people through the wilderness for forty years. I get the impression that God really likes His models! (And I've always enjoyed studying them- they are like mini-prophecies, scattered through scripture. It's like a treasure hunt.)

Hosea 12:10 NKJV-

I have also spoken by the prophets, And have multiplied visions; I have given symbols (KJV "similitudes") through the witness of the prophets."

[Trinitron]

Moses – The first mediator                                       Jesus – The final mediator

Moses was born as a Hebrew Jesus was born as a Hebrew   
Moses was chosen by God to be a leader Jesus was chosen by God to be a leader   
Moses was born while his people were suffering under a cruel leader. (Pharaoh) Jesus was born while his people were suffering under a cruel leader. (Herod)   
Moses hid in Egypt as a child. Jesus hid in Egypt as a child.   
The leader of the land that Moses was born into tried to kill all of the babies when he was born. The leader of the land that Jesus was born into tried to kill all of the babies when He was born.   
Moses turned water into blood. Jesus turned water into wine.   
Moses died on a hill. Jesus died on a hill.   
Moses fasted 40 days and faced a spiritual crisis on a mountain Jesus fasted 40 days and faced a spiritual crisis on a mountain.   
Moses told people about the need for a Passover lamb. Jesus became the Passover lamb.   
Moses founded a new religion Jesus founded a new religion   
Moses communicated directly with God Jesus communicated directly with God   
Moses performed miracles Jesus performed miracles   
Moses revised an existing religion Jesus revised an existing religion   
Moses was a law giver – gave the ten commandments Jesus was a law giver – gave the great commandment.   
Moses was hated by the ruling party (Egyptians) Jesus was hated by the ruling party (Pharisees)   
Moses had brothers and sisters who misunderstood him. Jesus had brothers and sisters who misunderstood him.   
Moses chose 12 leaders to follow. Jesus chose 12 leaders to follow.   
Moses gave his people a new identity as a people. Jesus gave his people a new identity as a people.   
Moses had followers who strayed from his teachings. Jesus had followers who strayed from his teachings.   
Moses is arguably the lead figure of the Old Testament. Jesus is the lead figure of the New Testament.   
Moses taught his followers how to pray. Jesus taught his followers how to pray.   
Moses chose people to carry on when he was leaving. Jesus chose people to carry on when he was leaving.   
Moses led his people to the promised land. Jesus leads his people to the promised land.   
Moses sent 12 spies to Canaan so he could bring people to the promised land. Jesus sent 12 disciples to the world so he could bring people to the promised land.   
Moses appointed 70 rulers over Israel Jesus appointed 70 disciples to the nations.   
The people picked up stones to stone Moses but they did not succeed. The people picked up stones to stone Jesus, but they did not succeed.   
Moses controlled the waters of the Red Sea Jesus controlled the Sea of Galilee   
Moses brought living water out of the Rock Jesus brings living water to all of his believers.   
The face of Moses shown with glory on Mount Sinai. The face of Jesus shown with glory on the mount of Transfiguration.   
Moses lifted the brazen serpent up in the wilderness to heal people Jesus was lifted up on the cross to heal us from our own sins.   
Moses was a shepherd Jesus was the good shepherd   
Moses subdued an attacking army by raising his arms high on the top of a hill. (with two other people) Jesus subdued sin and death with arms raised high on a hill. (with two other people)   
Moses said another prophet would come (Jesus) Jesus said another would come (Holy Spirit)   
Those who did not follow Moses died in the wilderness because of their lack of faith. Those who refused to follow Jesus died in the siege of Jerusalem in 70 AD. Jesus had warned them it was coming, and history shows that the Christians left right before the siege started because of the remembrance of the words of Jesus. Those who did not believe Jesus stayed and were either killed or sold to slavery.   
Moses fed thousands supernaturally with bread. Jesus fed thousands supernaturally with bread.   
Moses took a gentile bride Jesus took a gentile bride (the church)   
Moses led the Israelites in a victory song after the victory in Egypt. This song will be repeated at the end as a victory song for Jesus. (see Rev. 15:2-3)   
There is a long period of silence in the story of Moses from the time he was a child until adulthood. There is a long period of silence in the story of Jesus from the time he was a child until adulthood.   
Moses showed compassion to a woman getting water at a well. Jesus showed compassion to a woman getting water at a well.   
Moses’ mission was to redeem Israel from slavery to Egypt Jesus’ mission was to redeem mankind from slavery to sin.   
Moses was loved and supported by his sister Miriam (which is Miryam in Hebrew) Jesus was loved and supported in his ministry by His mother Mary (which is also Miryam in Hebrew)   
Moses gave God’s law on a mountain. Jesus gave the new law from the Mount of the Beatitudes. (sermon on the mount.)   
Moses offered his life for the salvation of his people after the sin of the golden calf. Jesus offered His life for the salvation of the world.   
Moses rejected a lavish, ruling lifestyle in the house of the Pharaoh. Instead, he chose a humble life. Jesus rejected the offers of Satan to be the ruler of this world and instead chose a humble life   
Moses washed Aaron and his sons with water. Jesus washed the feet of his disciples. 

Moses Story                                                            Jesus Story

The Rock is there which could provide Salvation (water) Jesus is there who could provide Salvation   
The Rock is struck Jesus is killed on the cross.   
The Rock provides the Salvation, water flows out saving the people. Jesus provides Salvation, people are saved through His death.   
Now, all the people have to do is ask and water (Salvation) is freely given to them through the Rock. Now, all the people have to do is ask, and eternal life (Salvation) is freely given to them through the Rock (Jesus)   
Moses, instead of asking again, to get the free gift of grace (water), strikes the Rock a second time. Jesus is not to be struck a second time. The free gift of Salvation is already available.

[Persuaded]

Here’s some thoughts on the book of Ruth.

 

I’ll just assume you’re familiar with the book; if you’re not, it’s short and a very pleasant read, especially the beauty of the dialogue in the KJV.

 

Most generally agree that Boaz is a type of Christ in his roll as the kinsman redeemer (goel). What makes this story interesting typologically though is that Ruth is a gentile. As NT readers, it’s easy to see this as a model of Christ taking His gentile bride, the church. There are lots of elements of the Ruth story that seem engineered to fit this model.

 

[Rth 2:2 KJV] And Ruth the Moabitess said unto Naomi, Let me now go to the field, and glean ears of corn after [him] in whose sight I shall find grace. And she said unto her, Go, my daughter.

 

Right away, Ruth is dropping NT words! It gets better…

 

[Rth 2:6 KJV] And the servant that was set over the reapers answered and said, It [is] the Moabitish damsel that came back with Naomi out of the country of Moab:

 

An unknown servant introduces Ruth to Boaz (compare Gen 24 where Eliezer’s name is left out of the story, as he goes to search for a gentile bride for Isaac; and John 16:13 where the Spirit will not speak of Himself)

 

[Rth 2:14 KJV] And Boaz said unto her, At mealtime come thou hither, and eat of the bread, and dip thy morsel in the vinegar. And she sat beside the reapers: and he reached her parched [corn], and she did eat, and was sufficed, and left.

 

vinegar here, is chomets, and is probably a grape vinegar, or a variant of wine. So here, Boaz offers Ruth bread and wine. We in the church might call that communion.

 

[Rth 3:3 KJV] Wash thyself therefore, and anoint thee, and put thy raiment upon thee, and get thee down to the floor: [but] make not thyself known unto the man, until he shall have done eating and drinking.

 

I suggest that washing (by the water of the Word), anointing (by the Spirit), and putting on raiment (righteousness):

 

[Rev 19:7 KJV] Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.

[Rev 19:8 KJV] And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.

 

-all speak of the church’s proper relationship and approach to Christ.

 

[Rth 4:9,10 KJV] And Boaz said unto the elders, and [unto] all the people, Ye [are] witnesses this day, that I have bought all that [was] Elimelech's, and all that [was] Chilion's and Mahlon's, of the hand of Naomi.

Moreover Ruth the Moabitess, the wife of Mahlon, have I purchased to be my wife, to raise up the name of the dead upon his inheritance, that the name of the dead be not cut off from among his brethren, and from the gate of his place: ye [are] witnesses this day.

 

Next, Boaz buys the field, to get a bride. Compare to John 3:16, or:

 

[Mat 13:44 KJV] Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.

 

…where the field, from earlier in verse 38, is the world. Christ paid for/redeemed the world, so that out of it He might obtain a bride.

 

So that’s most of the Boaz/Christ and Ruth/church comparison. But what about Naomi? How about looking at her as a type of Israel? Try substituting Christ for Boaz, the NT church for Ruth, and Israel for Naomi in each of the following:

 

For Ruth to come to Boaz, Naomi had to be exiled from her land.

Naomi doesn’t return to the land until the bride is ready.

It is from Naomi that Ruth learns of the proper way to approach Boaz.

Ruth had to make the first move, then Boaz pledged to not rest until he fulfilled his roll as kinsman. (the six measures of meal in Ruth 3:17-18 refers to the creation, and the day before God’s rest.)

Naomi never meets Boaz (until after the wedding).

Naomi learns of Boaz through Ruth.

 

Throughout jewish history, the book of Ruth is associated with the feast of Pentecost, and is still read in synagogues on that day each year. In their mind, it is appropriate because it comes at the time of the wheat harvest. In my mind, it is appropriate because they both relate to the church!

[Judith]

I haven't seen this one, but apologize if I'm repeating this typology.

 

It's amazing!   Regarding the number 666 and the Rapture of the church - another typology in the O.T.? I just made this discovery........

 

In the book of Joshua chapter 6 verse 6 - i.e. the 6th book, the 6th chapter

and the 6 verse which reads:

 

"And Joshua, the son of Nun called the priests, and said unto them, Take up the

ark of the covenant, and let seven priests bear seven trumpets of rams' horns

before the ark of the Lord".

 

Question:  Does this symbolize the number of the Beast in Revelations and the

7 Trumpet judgments?

 

Then, another verse, one which preceeds verse 6:

 

"And it shall come to pass, that when they make a long blast with the ram's horn,

and when ye shall hear the sound of the trumpet, all the people shall shout with

a great shout; and the wall of the city shall fall down flat and the people shall

ascend up every man straight before him."

 

What's interesting is if the mark of the beast is symbolized here it comes AFTER

the sound of the trumpet and the ascending up of every man.  Does this

represent in symbolism the RAPTURE before the TRIBULATION?

 

There's more........

 

Rahab the harlot is saved.  While Joshua serves as a type of Christ who saves

Israel is Rahab possibly a type of the believing Jews during the Tribulation?

 

Joshua 6:25 - " and Joshua saved Rahab the harlot alive."

 

God calls Israel a "Harlot" in Jeremiah 3:6-8, and Israel i referred to as a "woman".

 

Rev. 12:14 "And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she

might fly into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished  for a time,

times, and half a time from the face of the serpent."

 

Their complete deliverance comes with the sound of the 7th trumpet.

 

Joshua 6:16 "and it came to pass at the seventh time when the priests blew

the trumpets, Joshua said unto the people, "Shout", for the Lord hath given

you the city".

 

Joshua 6:22 - "But Joshua had said unto the two men that had spied out the

country, go into the harlot's house, and bring out thence the woman and all

that she hath, a ye swear unto her."

 

 

The walls were compassed for 7 days and the Harlot was saved.

 

Could the "two men" be types of the "two witnessess" in Revelations?

 

 

 

 

 

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[katyolemiss]

this is a new way to look at things (4 me anyway)

[vic66]

Another separate typology

 

Esther 5:3 promised up to half the kingdom

Mark 6:23 Daughter of Herodias promised up to half the kingdom

not sure if it is right to compare a righteous woman with a unconsecrated lose young(jewish harlot) Edited July 19, 2015 by vic66

[Ezra]

Just a quick observation.  Typology is primarily related to identifying "types" of Christ in the Old Testament.  Secondarily it is related to identifying types of the Antichrist in the OT.  Other individuals do not enter into typology.  One of the best types of Christ is Isaac, the son of Abraham. Christians should study him and determine this for themselves. Draw two columns on a piece of paper (or electroncially) and then do a comparision.