I became a Christian in my early twenties. Soon after, I started reading the Bible for the first time. Like many people, I began “in the beginning” at Genesis 1:1. I read some accounts I was already familiar with: creation, the fall, Cain and Abel, and the flood. I did not struggle with much of […]
Types and Shadows
Five Ways Job Is a Type and Shadow of Jesus Christ
After Job suffered, he served as one of the clearest types of Christ in the Old Testament. He longed for his Mediator, Advocate, and Redeemer throughout his trials, and then he became a picture of the Person, Jesus Christ, to his friends. 1. Job’s Sacrifice and Intercession Turned Away God’s Wrath And so it was, […]
Jesus Is the Mediator, Advocate, and Redeemer in Job
The Book of Job provides some of the greatest types and shadows of Jesus in the Old Testament. Although Job didn’t have the revelation that we have, he still looked forward to a Mediator, Advocate, and Redeemer. Centuries later, Jesus revealed Himself to be the reality and substance of Job’s words. Job Needed a Mediator He […]
Why Christianity Is the Opposite of Other Religions
Christianity is the opposite of other religions, and the main difference is contained in a few profound words Abraham spoke to his son, Isaac: Isaac said, “Where is the lamb for a burnt offering?” Abraham replied, “My son, God will provide for Himself the lamb for a burnt offering.” Genesis 22:7-8 Abraham’s words seem absurd. God would provide […]
The Sabbath Is a Type and Shadow of the Rest in Jesus Christ
“How is Jesus our Sabbath?” I’ve received this question a number of times. Now I can point people to this post! The Old Testament is about Jesus. He’s revealed through prophecies and types: The sacrifices looked forward to Jesus as the true and better sacrifice (1 John 2:2). The priesthood looked forward to Jesus as the true […]
Twelve Ways Abigail Is a Type and Shadow of Jesus Christ
When we think of types and shadows of Jesus, the Bronze Serpent (John 3:14), manna (John 6:51), rock in the wilderness (1 Corinthians 10:4), or certain individuals like Joseph, Moses, David and Solomon probably come to mind. But Abigail? Probably not, but she should! Background for the Typology Since the point of this message is […]