In the Old Testament we find many types and shadows that were used by God to picture the realities which were to be fulfilled in the person of Christ and then in us as we participate in His life. These are but a few: (Table 16.1)
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Type |
Reality |
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The blood of the lamb |
The blood of Christ, the Lamb of God |
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The Red Sea |
The waters of baptism |
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The High Priest Aaron |
Jesus Christ, our High Priest |
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The alters of Israel |
The Cross of Christ |
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The Tabernacle and Temple |
The Church of Jesus Christ |
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The Sabbath Day |
The believer’s rest in Christ |
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The circumcision of the flesh |
The Circumcision of the heart |