Some Old Testament water references that foreshadow the New Testament water baptism:
Noah believed and acted upon his belief by building an ark to the saving of his house. They were preserved and saved through water. During this event, water was the vehicle by which the Earth was cleansed of all sin.
Baby Moses was placed in an ark and floated to safety. Later upon instruction from God, Moses parted the Red Sea and the children of Israel escaped from their enemies through water. Again, their sinful enemies were washed away in water.
Upon consecration into the priesthood; the candidate was to be washed head to toe in the tabernacle laver. Afterward he could enter the tabernacle only after washing his hands and feet. The first requirement parallels with New Testament water baptism wherein our sins are literally washed away, the second parallels ones need to be kept clean by daily washing away thoughts and actions from our lives after seeing the error of our ways in the Word of God.
Prior to Elijah be taken up in a whirlwind, he smote the Jordan with his mantle and the waters parted. He and Elisha went over on dry ground, immediately the chariot of fire appeared and he was taken up to Heaven in a whirlwind. We know that every recorded word in the Bible is there to broaden our understanding. Evidently, going through the water was necessary before Elijah could be taken to Heaven.
After lodging at the Jordan for three days, Joshua and the Israelites walked across the Jordan into the promised land. The Ark of the Covenant caused the water to rise up in a heap. A man from every tribe (12) left a stone of remembrance as evidence for all future generations of how God brought them into the promised land. Interestingly, twelve apostles were commanded to preach water baptism in the New Testament. It is also interesting to note, as well, that those present had to pass through water to get to the earthly promised land. How does this apply to our own entrance into the promised land of eternity?
After passing over the Jordan, the Israelites were commanded to be circumcised at the hill of Gilgal. We see the connection between circumcision of the Old Testament and water baptism of the New Testament reflected in that single event.
Noah believed and acted upon his belief by building an ark to the saving of his house. They were preserved and saved through water. During this event, water was the vehicle by which the Earth was cleansed of all sin.
Baby Moses was placed in an ark and floated to safety. Later upon instruction from God, Moses parted the Red Sea and the children of Israel escaped from their enemies through water. Again, their sinful enemies were washed away in water.
Upon consecration into the priesthood; the candidate was to be washed head to toe in the tabernacle laver. Afterward he could enter the tabernacle only after washing his hands and feet. The first requirement parallels with New Testament water baptism wherein our sins are literally washed away, the second parallels ones need to be kept clean by daily washing away thoughts and actions from our lives after seeing the error of our ways in the Word of God.
Prior to Elijah be taken up in a whirlwind, he smote the Jordan with his mantle and the waters parted. He and Elisha went over on dry ground, immediately the chariot of fire appeared and he was taken up to Heaven in a whirlwind. We know that every recorded word in the Bible is there to broaden our understanding. Evidently, going through the water was necessary before Elijah could be taken to Heaven.
After lodging at the Jordan for three days, Joshua and the Israelites walked across the Jordan into the promised land. The Ark of the Covenant caused the water to rise up in a heap. A man from every tribe (12) left a stone of remembrance as evidence for all future generations of how God brought them into the promised land. Interestingly, twelve apostles were commanded to preach water baptism in the New Testament. It is also interesting to note, as well, that those present had to pass through water to get to the earthly promised land. How does this apply to our own entrance into the promised land of eternity?
After passing over the Jordan, the Israelites were commanded to be circumcised at the hill of Gilgal. We see the connection between circumcision of the Old Testament and water baptism of the New Testament reflected in that single event.
-
1
- Show all
