Christ in the Old Testament: Illustrated in Leviticus Vern S. Poythress photo of a KJV. Vern Sheridan Poythress, Ph.D., Th.D.

A. Christ in the Old Testament Man drawing from Corel Gallery, p. 327, Workers- Men, Menp008. Woman with questions from Corel Megagallery, People, Women, Wmn008. Where? How?

The Bible Is Christ-Centered 2 The Bible Is Christ-Centered Luke 24:25-27: … And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself. Luke 24:25-27 (ESV) And he said to them, "O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! [26] Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?" [27] And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.

Pervasive Witness 1 Luke 24:44 Then he said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled.” 45 Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. all canon 2 totality

Main Theme of OT 1 46 and said to them, “Thus is it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, 47 and that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem.” summary 2 international focus of Acts is in the OT

Other Passages about Christocentricity 2 Cor. 1:20 1 Pet. 1:10-12 John 5:39; 5:46-47; 8:56 Matthew

B. Mediation

One Mediator For there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all, ... -- 1 Tim. 2:5-6

Mediatorial Figures Prophets Kings Priests Wise men Deliverers Sacrifices

Mediatorial Figures (2) Tabernacle / temple Dwelling of God Covenants Laws Appearances of God (theophany)

C. Typology

An Example: Sacrifices 1 2 Christ is the final substitute for sin fulfillment substitute for sin symbolism 4 typical relation you receive the benefit of Christ application 3 animal sacrifice

Clowney’s Triangle of Typology 2 final Truth typical relation fulfillment 2 truth symbolism 1 1 3 you receive the benefit of Truth application 3 symbol

Avoiding the False Routes final Truth truth 1 fulfillment 2 allegorization 3 application avoid short-cutting Christ typical relation you receive the benefit of Truth moralism symbol symbolism

Step 1: What Did It Mean Then? 2 Step 1: What Did It Mean Then? What did it symbolize then? 1 truth symbolic reference 1 Attend to context. What did it symbolize then? What was the symbolic significance at the time when God first introduced this item? symbol

Illustration of Step 1 (Truth) 2 Illustration of Step 1 (Truth) What did it symbolize then? 1 God gives food Attend to context. What did it symbolize then? What was the symbolic significance at the time when God first introduced this item? 1 manna symbolic reference

Step 2: Go Forward in History What does it anticipate? 1 final, fulfilled Truth in Christ 2 history of revelation truth What greater manifestation of truth did it embody and anticipate? (Look at context.) God's plan develops.

Illustration of Step 2 (Fulfill) What does it anticipate? 1 Christ is the final Spiritual food history of revelation God gives food 2 What greater manifestation of truth did it embody and anticipate? (Look at context.) God's plan develops.

Step 3: Apply to Us How do we benefit? final, fulfilled 1 Truth 2 Step 3: Apply to Us How do we benefit? 1 final, fulfilled Truth in Christ Written for us! application benefit to you 3 How do we benefit from participating in the fulfillment in union with Christ?

Illustration of Step 3 (Apply) 2 Illustration of Step 3 (Apply) How do we benefit? 1 Christ is the final spiritual food Written for us! How do we benefit from participating in the fulfillment in union with Christ? 3 application you eat Christ

D. Examples

An Example: Priests 1 2 Christ our representative fulfillment representing sinful people symbolism 4 typical relation 3 Aaron the priest

Penalty for Molech Worship (Lev. 20:1-5) Christ bearing punishment; bringing holiness fulfillment abomination vs. holiness symbolism 4 typical relation 3 death for idol worship