vendredi 27 avril 2018

An Explanation Of The Foreshadowing Of Christ

By Mark Thompson


The gospel books that comprise the bible explain the life of the foretold Messiah. Different aspects which happened in the Old Testament explains the life of the Messiah. This means that the coming of Christ was known to happen even during the creation of the earth. The following are biblical aspects that explain the foreshadowing of Christ.

The demise of Abel. Abel death is a perfect description of Jesus Christ. He was a shepherd just like how He is described in the gospel books. Also, the used to sacrifice burnt offering to God which is considered as a sweet fragrance. Jesus is described as the perfect sacrifice of God as well. Also, the death of Abel foreshadows the death of Messiah.

The sacrificing of Isaac. Isaac was the only kid that Abraham had. This is similar to the explanation of Christ which he is considered as the only Child of God. Besides that, Isaac was supposed to be sacrificed just as Jesus died for the sinners. God took three days before He offered them a sacrificial lamb. It also took three days before Jesus raised from the dead making this a perfect prefigure.

Similarities in the birth of Jesus. Both Jacob and David were promised by God that a great kind would be born from their lineage. Jesus is among their genealogy making this statement an explanation of his birth. Also, prophets like Isiah and Micah had prophesied the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem.

Forecast of Jesus ministry. The ministry of Jesus is also foretold in the Old Testament. Every burnt sacrifice made during the Old Testament was not supposed to have any blemish and could be taken among goats and sheep. This aspect is documented in Hebrews where it explains that Christ lived a sinless life. Other facets which prefigure Jesus include teaching in parables, becoming the perfect sacrifice and other traits.

The story of Moses and the bronze snake. The Israelite were attacked by snakes due to the wrath of God due to their wickedness. Even so, He instructed Moses to make a bronze snake and hang it at a place where every bitten member could look at to become healed. This implies that Christ adopted our sinful nature which is symbolized by the snake. At the same time, He is the redeemer of our sins hence the use of a bronze snake for healing.

The event of David and king Darrius. The Israelite were in captive of the Babylonians and Daniel was a prophet during the reign of king Darrius. Darius agreed on a decree which would prevent everyone from praying but Daniel could not take heed of this. As a result, he was prosecuted by being held in a den of lions. This is similar to the situation that Pontius Pilate had when he was forced to prosecute Jesus against his will.

Similitude in Elijah and Elisha. Elijah and Elisha performed miracles which are similar to those that Jesus did. Elijah fed one hundred men with only twenty loaves just as Jesus fed Five thousand men with five loaves and two fish. Elisha as well is documented to have raises a young boy which is similar to the raising the daughter of Jairo from death.




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