From Shadow to Reality John Oakes Manila, RP Jan 17,2009

John 5:39-40 You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about me, yet you refuse to come to me to have life. John 5:39-40 You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about me, yet 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 Foreshadows 1 Corinthians 10:11 These things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come. 1 Corinthians 10:11 These things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come. A little example: Numbers 21:4-9. A little example: Numbers 21:4-9.

Foreshadows surrounding Abraham Isaac = children of promise = us Isaac = children of promise = us Ishmael = children born in the usual way = Israel Ishmael = children born in the usual way = Israel Hagar = Old Covenant = Mt. Sinai = “present Jerusalem” Hagar = Old Covenant = Mt. Sinai = “present Jerusalem” Sarah = New Covenant = “the Jerusalem that is above” Sarah = New Covenant = “the Jerusalem that is above”

Historical type/antitype in the Exodus OLD TESTAMENT TYPE NEW 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 Christ Adam Adam Melchizedek, Isaac, Joseph Melchizedek, Isaac, Joseph Moses Moses Joshua Joshua Deborah, Samson, Saul Deborah, Samson, Saul David David Elijah, Jonah Elijah, Jonah Daniel, Cyrus Daniel, Cyrus Joshua the priest, Esther Joshua the priest, Esther

Parallels Between Moses and Jesus Moses Jesus Pharaoh tried to kill him Herod tried to kill him Called by God to leave EgyptCarried out of Egypt Forty years in the wilderness to prepare for his ministry Forty days in the wilderness to prepare for his ministry Left his position with the king of Egypt to dwell with the Jews Left the right hand of the Father to life with the Jews Led 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 sin Gave 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. SinaiSpoke to God on Mt. Hermon

Model of The Jewish Tabernacle Hebrews 10:19-20

Type/Antitype Relationships in the Tabernacle ITEM IN TABERNACLE OR TEMPLE ANTITYPE IN THE NEW COVENANT SCRIPTURE REFERENCE The tabernacle itselfGod 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 incenseThe prayers of the saintsRevelation 5:8 The blue, purple and scarlet yarn The heavens, the kingship of God, the blood of Jesus The curtainSeparation from GodMatthew 27:51 The ark of the covenantThe 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 heavenEzekiel 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. 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 6:19-21 Romans 8,9 The Drink OfferingPouring out our life for God Luke 22:20 Philippians 2:16 The Fellowship Offering Celebrating our blessings from God John 10:10 1 Thess 5:16 Blood Sacrifices The Sin Offering Jesus’ sacrifice for our sins 1 Peter 1:18,19 2 Corinthians 5:21 The Guilt Offering Maintaining a relationship with one another Matthew 5:23,24

First Covenant Festivals as Types Jewish FestivalAntitype in the Christian Life Passover ( pesach ) The Sacrificial Death of Jesus Christ Feast of FirstfruitsThe Resurrection of Jesus Christ Feast of Unleavened BreadCelebrating 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 Prophecy Content New Testament Fulfillment Genesis 3:15 Satan will attack the Messiah, but the Messiah will destroy the work of Satan. Matthew 4:1-11, Luke 4:1-13 Genesis 49:10,11 The Messiah will be from Judah (also hints about a vine, a colt, a branch and blood/grapes) Matthew 1:2,3 Deut 18:15-18 God will raise up a prophet like, but greater than Moses. Matthew 21:11, Mark 6:15 Psalm 16:10,11 The Messiah will not be abandoned to the grave (will be resurrected). John 2:19, Luke 24:1-7 Psalm 22:15-18 The Messiah will be crucified, his bones not broken, his clothing divided and gambled over. John 19:6,7, John 19:31-34, John 19:23,24 Psalm 31:5 The Messiah will commit his spirit into the hands of God. Luke 23:46 Psalm 69:9,21 The Messiah will show zeal for God’s house. He will be given gall and vinegar to drink. John 2:12-17, Matthew 27:34, Luke 23:36 Psalm 110:1,4 The Messiah will be a priest in the order of Melchizedek. Hebrews 7:11-18 Psalm 118:22,23 The Messiah will be rejected, but will become the foundation of the Kingdom of God. Matthew 23:37, Acts 4:10 Isaiah 7:14 The Messiah will be born of a virgin. Luke 1:26-38 Isaiah 9:1,2,6,7 The Messiah will be from Galilee; in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali. Matthew 4:12-16 Isaiah 11:1,2 The Messiah will be descended from Jesse and will be a Branch (Nazarene). Matthew 1:5,6, John 1:45,46, Matthew 2:23 Isaiah 35:5,6 The Messiah will heal the deaf, the blind and the physically disabled. Mark 7:32-25, 8:22-26, 2:3-12 Isaiah 42:1-4 The Messiah will be miraculously humble. John 8:1-11 Isaiah 53 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 be buried with the rich. Matthew 27:15-18, John 19:33-35, Mark 14:60,61, 15:3-5, Mark 15:42-46 Daniel 9:24-27 The Messiah will come to Jerusalem to bring salvation somewhere between AD Luke 3:1,2 Micah 5:2 The Messiah will be born in Bethlehem Ephrathah. Luke 2:1-7 Zechariah 6:9-15 The Messiah will be a king and a priest, and will bring harmony between the two. John 18:37, Hebrews 7:11-17 Zechariah 9:9-11 The Messiah will ride as a king into Jerusalem riding on a donkey and the colt of that donkey. Matthew 21:1-7 Zechariah 11: The Messiah will be betrayed for 30 pieces of silver. The money will be thrown to “the potter.” Matthew 26:14-16, Matthew 27:6,7 Zechariah 13:7 When the Messiah is attacked, his “sheep” will be scattered. Mark 14:50,51

Prophecies of the Kingdom of God Prophesied Quality of the Kingdom of God Old Testament Prophecies (and New Testament fulfillment) Establishment of the Kingdom. Jeremiah 31:31-34 (Hebrews 9:15) Ezekiel 36:24-27 (John 16:13-15, Acts 2:38) Who will be the King? Ezekiel 34:23,24 (John 10:14, Ephesians 1:22,23) Hosea 3:5 Joel 2:28-32 (Acts 2:16-21) Zechariah 13:1,2 Extent of the Kingdom of God. Isaiah 49:6, 42:6 Isaiah 2:2-4 Isaiah 54:1 (Galatians 4:26-28) Ezekiel 17:22-24 Zechariah 2:10,11 Relationship between King and subjects. Exodus 19:5,6 (1 Peter 2:9, 1 Timothy 2:5 Ezekiel 37:24-28 (2 Corinthians 6:6) Ezekiel 11:19,20 Hosea 1:10,11, 2:23 (Romans 9:25,26) Relationships between subjects in the Kingdom of God. Isaiah 11:6-10 (Galatians 3:26-28) Persecution of the Kingdom of God. Daniel 7:6-8 Daniel 7:19-25 Power and Endurance of the Kingdom of God. Daniel 7:26,27 Amos 9:11 2 Samuel 7:12-14 Daniel 2:44

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