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John OakesJohn OakesManila, RP Jan 17,2009 Manila, RP Jan 17,2009

John 5:39-40 You diligently study the John 5:39-40 You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about me, yet the Scriptures that testify about me, yet you refuse to come to me to have life.you refuse to come to me to have life.

Old Testament like a play….Old Testament like a play….

Old Testament like a mystery….Old Testament like a mystery….

Foreshadow: An object, event, person or situation which stands for something similar, but of greater significance in the future.

Prefigure: A specific thing which stands for another specific thing similar to it in the future.

Type and Antitype: A person or thing regarded as the symbol of someone or something which is yet to appear

Historical ForeshadowsHistorical Foreshadows

1 Corinthians 10:11 These things happened to 1 Corinthians 10:11 These things happened to them as examples and were written down as them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the warnings for us, on whom the fulfillmentfulfillment of the of the ages has come.ages has come.

A little example: Numbers 21:4-9.A little example: Numbers 21:4-9.

Foreshadows surrounding AbrahamForeshadows surrounding Abraham

Isaac = children of promise = usIsaac = children of promise = us Ishmael = children born in the usual way = Ishmael = children born in the usual way =

IsraelIsrael

Hagar = Old Covenant = Mt. Sinai = “present Hagar = Old Covenant = Mt. Sinai = “present Jerusalem”Jerusalem”

Sarah = New Covenant = “the Jerusalem that is Sarah = New Covenant = “the Jerusalem that is above”above”

 

Historical type/antitype in the ExodusOLD TESTAMENT

TYPENEW TESTAMENT ANTITYPE

SLAVERY IN EGYPT

LOST, SLAVE TO SIN

WANDERING IN THE WILDERNESS

SAVED, BUT LIVING THE LIFE OF A DISCIPLE

ENTERING THE PROMISED LAND

ENTERING HEAVEN

 

Prefigures of Jesus ChristPrefigures of Jesus Christ

Adam Adam Melchizedek, Isaac, JosephMelchizedek, Isaac, Joseph MosesMoses Joshua Joshua Deborah, Samson, SaulDeborah, Samson, Saul DavidDavid Elijah, JonahElijah, Jonah Daniel, CyrusDaniel, Cyrus Joshua the priest, EstherJoshua the priest, Esther

Parallels Between Moses and Jesus 

Moses 

JesusPharaoh tried to kill him 

Herod tried to kill him

Called by God to leave Egypt

Carried out of Egypt

Forty years in the wilderness to prepare for his ministry

Forty days in the wilderness to prepare for his ministryLeft his position with the

king of Egypt to dwell with the Jews

Left the right hand of the Father to life with the JewsLed Israel out of slavery in

EgyptLeads Spiritual Israel out of sin

Aaron prepared the way 

John the Baptist prepared the way

Baptized Israel in the Red Sea in order to free them

Commands baptism in water for freedom from sinGave manna in the

wilderness (sort of)

Gives spiritual bread to all who hunger

Gave water to the people in the desert

Gives spiritual water: the Holy Spirit

Spoke to God on Mt. Sinai

Spoke to God on Mt. Hermon

Model of The Jewish TabernacleHebrews 10:19-20

Type/Antitype Relationships in the Tabernacle 

ITEM IN TABERNACLE OR TEMPLE 

ANTITYPE IN THE NEW COVENANT

SCRIPTURE REFERENCE

The tabernacle itself God dwelling with his people

John 14:1-3, John 1:14J. Rev 1:13

The bronze altar of sacrifice

The sacrifice of Jesus for sins

 

The basin/laver 

Baptism  

The show bread 

The bread of life, Jesus Christ

 

The lampstand 

The Holy Spirit Zechariah 4:1-6

The altar of incense The prayers of the saints

Revelation 5:8

The blue, purple and scarlet yarn

The heavens, the kingship of God, the blood of Jesus

 

The curtain Separation from God Matthew 27:51

The ark of the covenant

The presence of God  

The Mercy Seat 

The grace of God  

The Cherubim 

   

Hebrews 9:14

Titus 3:5

John 6:48-51

Psalm 132:7,8

The angels in heaven Ezekiel 10:15-22

Type and Antitype in the First and Second Covenants   Prefigure in the Law of

moses 

Realization in the law of christ

Obedience to physically defined rules required.

Obedience to spiritual principles required.

Physical blessings promised. 

Spiritual blessings promised.

Ceremonial uncleanness. 

Sin and separation from God.

Sacrifice bridges the chasm between law and effort.

Sacrifice bridges the chasm between law and effort.Sealed with the blood of

bulls and goats.Sealed with the blood of Jesus Christ.

Mediated by a High Priest. 

Mediated by THE High Priest, Jesus Christ.

Laws, rules and regulations for behavior.

Behavior based on spiritual principle and love.Tithing. Sacrifice and giving from the heart.

Sabbath. 

Come…. I will give you rest. Relying on Jesus.

Death. 

Life.

   

Sacrificial Type and Antitype

  

Old Testament Sacrifice

New Testament fulfillment

Scriptures 

Sweet Savor Sacrifices

The Burnt Offering

Jesus’ and our devotion to God 

Ephesians 5:1,2 Romans 12:1,2

The Grain Offering Giving back a contribution to God

Matthew 6:19-21Romans 8,9

The Drink Offering Pouring out our life for God 

Luke 22:20 Philippians 2:16

The Fellowship Offering

Celebrating our blessings from God

John 10:101 Thess 5:16

Blood Sacrifices

The Sin Offering Jesus’ sacrifice for our sins 

1 Peter 1:18,192 Corinthians 5:21

The Guilt Offering

Maintaining a relationship with one another

Matthew 5:23,24

First Covenant Festivals as Types

Jewish Festival Antitype in the Christian Life

Passover (pesach) The Sacrificial Death of Jesus Christ

Feast of Firstfruits The Resurrection of Jesus Christ

Feast of Unleavened Bread Celebrating Being Free of Sin in Our Lives

Feast of Weeks/Pentecost (shavoat)

The Giving of the Holy Spirit and the Initiation of the Church

Feast of Trumpets (rosh hashanah)

Judgement Day, Jesus Coming Back

Day of Atonement (yom kippur)

The Day We Were Saved—Spiritual Birthday

Feast of Booths (Tabernacles)

Celebrating Life in Fellowship with God

Old Testament Old Testament ProphecyProphecy

ContentContent New Testament FulfillmentNew Testament Fulfillment

Genesis 3:15Genesis 3:15 Satan will attack the Messiah, but the Messiah will destroy the work of Satan.Satan will attack the Messiah, but the Messiah will destroy the work of Satan. Matthew 4:1-11, Luke 4:1-13Matthew 4:1-11, Luke 4:1-13Genesis Genesis 49:10,1149:10,11

The Messiah will be from Judah (also hints about a vine, a colt, a branch and The Messiah will be from Judah (also hints about a vine, a colt, a branch and blood/grapes)blood/grapes)

Matthew 1:2,3Matthew 1:2,3

Deut 18:15-18Deut 18:15-18 God will raise up a prophet like, but greater than Moses.God will raise up a prophet like, but greater than Moses. Matthew 21:11, Mark 6:15Matthew 21:11, Mark 6:15Psalm 16:10,11Psalm 16:10,11 The Messiah will not be abandoned to the grave (will be resurrected).The Messiah will not be abandoned to the grave (will be resurrected). John 2:19, Luke 24:1-7John 2:19, Luke 24:1-7Psalm 22:15-18Psalm 22:15-18 The Messiah will be crucified, his bones not broken, his clothing divided and The Messiah will be crucified, his bones not broken, his clothing divided and

gambled over.gambled over.John 19:6,7, John 19:31-34, John John 19:6,7, John 19:31-34, John 19:23,2419:23,24

Psalm 31:5Psalm 31:5 The Messiah will commit his spirit into the hands of God.The Messiah will commit his spirit into the hands of God. Luke 23:46Luke 23:46Psalm 69:9,21Psalm 69:9,21 The Messiah will show zeal for God’s house. He will be given gall and vinegar to The Messiah will show zeal for God’s house. He will be given gall and vinegar to

drink.drink.John 2:12-17, Matthew 27:34, Luke John 2:12-17, Matthew 27:34, Luke 23:3623:36

Psalm 110:1,4Psalm 110:1,4 The Messiah will be a priest in the order of Melchizedek.The Messiah will be a priest in the order of Melchizedek. Hebrews 7:11-18Hebrews 7:11-18Psalm Psalm 118:22,23118:22,23

The Messiah will be rejected, but will become the foundation of the Kingdom of The Messiah will be rejected, but will become the foundation of the Kingdom of God.God.

Matthew 23:37, Acts 4:10Matthew 23:37, Acts 4:10

Isaiah 7:14Isaiah 7:14 The Messiah will be born of a virgin.The Messiah will be born of a virgin. Luke 1:26-38Luke 1:26-38Isaiah 9:1,2,6,7Isaiah 9:1,2,6,7 The Messiah will be from Galilee; in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali.The Messiah will be from Galilee; in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali. Matthew 4:12-16Matthew 4:12-16Isaiah 11:1,2Isaiah 11:1,2 The Messiah will be descended from Jesse and will be a Branch (Nazarene).The Messiah will be descended from Jesse and will be a Branch (Nazarene). Matthew 1:5,6, John 1:45,46, Matthew 1:5,6, John 1:45,46,

Matthew 2:23Matthew 2:23Isaiah 35:5,6Isaiah 35:5,6 The Messiah will heal the deaf, the blind and the physically disabled.The Messiah will heal the deaf, the blind and the physically disabled. Mark 7:32-25, 8:22-26, 2:3-12Mark 7:32-25, 8:22-26, 2:3-12Isaiah 42:1-4Isaiah 42:1-4 The Messiah will be miraculously humble.The Messiah will be miraculously humble. John 8:1-11John 8:1-11Isaiah 53Isaiah 53 The Messiah will be despised, he will suffer physically, he will be pierced, he will The Messiah will be despised, he will suffer physically, he will be pierced, he will

take on himself the sin of mankind, he will be silent before his accusers, and will take on himself the sin of mankind, he will be silent before his accusers, and will be buried with the rich. be buried with the rich.

Matthew 27:15-18, John 19:33-35, Matthew 27:15-18, John 19:33-35, Mark 14:60,61, 15:3-5, Mark 15:42-Mark 14:60,61, 15:3-5, Mark 15:42-4646

Daniel 9:24-27Daniel 9:24-27 The Messiah will come to Jerusalem to bring salvation somewhere between AD The Messiah will come to Jerusalem to bring salvation somewhere between AD 26-33.26-33.

Luke 3:1,2Luke 3:1,2

Micah 5:2Micah 5:2 The Messiah will be born in Bethlehem Ephrathah.The Messiah will be born in Bethlehem Ephrathah. Luke 2:1-7Luke 2:1-7Zechariah 6:9-Zechariah 6:9-1515

The Messiah will be a king and a priest, and will bring harmony between the two.The Messiah will be a king and a priest, and will bring harmony between the two. John 18:37, Hebrews 7:11-17John 18:37, Hebrews 7:11-17

Zechariah 9:9-Zechariah 9:9-1111

The Messiah will ride as a king into Jerusalem riding on a donkey and the colt of The Messiah will ride as a king into Jerusalem riding on a donkey and the colt of that donkey.that donkey.

Matthew 21:1-7Matthew 21:1-7

Zechariah Zechariah 11:10-1411:10-14

The Messiah will be betrayed for 30 pieces of silver. The money will be thrown The Messiah will be betrayed for 30 pieces of silver. The money will be thrown to “the potter.”to “the potter.”

Matthew 26:14-16, Matthew 27:6,7Matthew 26:14-16, Matthew 27:6,7

Zechariah 13:7Zechariah 13:7 When the Messiah is attacked, his “sheep” will be scattered.When the Messiah is attacked, his “sheep” will be scattered. Mark 14:50,51Mark 14:50,51

Prophecies of the Kingdom of God

Prophesied Quality of the Prophesied Quality of the Kingdom of GodKingdom of God

Old Testament Prophecies (and New Testament fulfillment)Old Testament Prophecies (and New Testament fulfillment)

Establishment of the Kingdom.Establishment of the Kingdom. Jeremiah 31:31-34 (Hebrews 9:15)Jeremiah 31:31-34 (Hebrews 9:15)Ezekiel 36:24-27 (John 16:13-15, Acts 2:38)Ezekiel 36:24-27 (John 16:13-15, Acts 2:38)

Who will be the King?Who will be the King? Ezekiel 34:23,24 (John 10:14, Ephesians 1:22,23)Ezekiel 34:23,24 (John 10:14, Ephesians 1:22,23)Hosea 3:5Hosea 3:5Joel 2:28-32 (Acts 2:16-21)Joel 2:28-32 (Acts 2:16-21)Zechariah 13:1,2Zechariah 13:1,2

Extent of the Kingdom of God.Extent of the Kingdom of God. Isaiah 49:6, 42:6Isaiah 49:6, 42:6Isaiah 2:2-4Isaiah 2:2-4Isaiah 54:1 (Galatians 4:26-28)Isaiah 54:1 (Galatians 4:26-28)Ezekiel 17:22-24Ezekiel 17:22-24Zechariah 2:10,11Zechariah 2:10,11

Relationship between King Relationship between King and subjects.and subjects.

Exodus 19:5,6 (1 Peter 2:9, 1 Timothy 2:5Exodus 19:5,6 (1 Peter 2:9, 1 Timothy 2:5Ezekiel 37:24-28 (2 Corinthians 6:6)Ezekiel 37:24-28 (2 Corinthians 6:6)Ezekiel 11:19,20Ezekiel 11:19,20Hosea 1:10,11, 2:23 (Romans 9:25,26)Hosea 1:10,11, 2:23 (Romans 9:25,26)

Relationships between Relationships between subjects in the Kingdom of subjects in the Kingdom of God.God.

Isaiah 11:6-10 (Galatians 3:26-28)Isaiah 11:6-10 (Galatians 3:26-28)

Persecution of the Kingdom of Persecution of the Kingdom of God.God.

Daniel 7:6-8Daniel 7:6-8Daniel 7:19-25Daniel 7:19-25

Power and Endurance of the Power and Endurance of the Kingdom of God.Kingdom of God.

Daniel 7:26,27Daniel 7:26,27Amos 9:11Amos 9:112 Samuel 7:12-142 Samuel 7:12-14Daniel 2:44Daniel 2:44

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