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I'd like to start a discussion on shadows and types of the Old Testament/Covenant, and hear the input of other individuals on this topic.
I know that there are various individuals who have studied the Old Testament in detail and can point to the various shadows and types that it uses.
Here are some that I already know:
1. The Sabbath is a type of the spiritual rest that a believer has in Christ (Matt 11:28-30, Hebrews 9:9-10).
2. The high priest was a type of Christ.
3. Physical circumcision is a type of the spiritual circumcision or "putting off the flesh".
4. The Passover was a type of Christ's sacrifice.
5. Pentecost pointed to the birth of the Church.
6. Not muzzling an ox related to the need to provide for the ministry (Paul mentioned this in I Cor 9:9).
7. Israel was a type of the believer.
8. Egypt was a type of sin, or our sinful past.
9. Pharaoh was a type of Satan.
10. The Red Sea crossing was a type of baptism.
11. The Promised Land was a type of salvation or spiritual rest in Christ.
12. Isaac was a type of Christ.
It would be neat if we could discuss this issue without arguing whether days or diet apply under the New Covenant for the purpose of this one conversation. Elaboration on the meaning of the rest of the festivals would be interesting as well.
Discussion Questions:
1. What other shadows and types are in the Old Testament/Covenant?
2. What are the meanings commonly assigned to Passover, Days of Unleavened Bread, Feast of Firstfruits, Feast of Weeks,
Day of Atonement, Feast of Trumpets, Feast of Booths/Tabernacles?
If someone has notes relating to shadows/types in their Bibles, it would be interesting to know the identification of various shadows and types you've found over the years, or if you have references to good books in this regard by sound sources, those references would be appreciated.
I know that there are various individuals who have studied the Old Testament in detail and can point to the various shadows and types that it uses.
Here are some that I already know:
1. The Sabbath is a type of the spiritual rest that a believer has in Christ (Matt 11:28-30, Hebrews 9:9-10).
2. The high priest was a type of Christ.
3. Physical circumcision is a type of the spiritual circumcision or "putting off the flesh".
4. The Passover was a type of Christ's sacrifice.
5. Pentecost pointed to the birth of the Church.
6. Not muzzling an ox related to the need to provide for the ministry (Paul mentioned this in I Cor 9:9).
7. Israel was a type of the believer.
8. Egypt was a type of sin, or our sinful past.
9. Pharaoh was a type of Satan.
10. The Red Sea crossing was a type of baptism.
11. The Promised Land was a type of salvation or spiritual rest in Christ.
12. Isaac was a type of Christ.
It would be neat if we could discuss this issue without arguing whether days or diet apply under the New Covenant for the purpose of this one conversation. Elaboration on the meaning of the rest of the festivals would be interesting as well.
Discussion Questions:
1. What other shadows and types are in the Old Testament/Covenant?
2. What are the meanings commonly assigned to Passover, Days of Unleavened Bread, Feast of Firstfruits, Feast of Weeks,
Day of Atonement, Feast of Trumpets, Feast of Booths/Tabernacles?
If someone has notes relating to shadows/types in their Bibles, it would be interesting to know the identification of various shadows and types you've found over the years, or if you have references to good books in this regard by sound sources, those references would be appreciated.