Christ in the Old Testament
Lesson 3
Symbols
Christ is the center of both redemptive history and the Bible (John 5:39). In our last study we observed Christ in the Old Testament through prophecies. This study will view Christ through symbols. A symbol is “a thing that represents something else.” In our study we will see Christ represented or seen through several objects in the Old Testament. Again, we do not desire to force Christ unnaturally in every object, nor do we want to appear spiritually perceptive by making every tangible object symbolize Christ Jesus. Our purpose however is to encourage the Bible reader to concentrate on the great design and theme of the Scripture, Jesus Christ (Luke 24:25-27). My prayer is that this study will help us develop a lens to clearly see Christ our Lord.
1. Coats of Skin (Genesis 3:21) ---Jesus’ imputed righteousness
Isaiah 61:10 “I will rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.”
Isaiah 61:10 “I will rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.”
2. A Ram in a Thicket (Genesis 22:10-14)---Jesus’ vicarious atonement
1 Peter 3:18 “For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit.”
1 Peter 3:18 “For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit.”
3. Jacob’s Ladder (Genesis 28:10-22)---Jesus, the Mediator
John 1:51 “And he saith unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man.”
John 1:51 “And he saith unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man.”
4. The Passover (Exodus 12:1-13)---Christ, Our Passover
1 Corinthians 5:7 “Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us.”
1 Corinthians 5:7 “Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us.”
5. Manna from Heaven (Exodus 16:11-18, 31)---Jesus, the Giver of Life
John 6:33 “For the bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world.”
John 6:33 “For the bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world.”
6. The Rock (Exodus 17:1-7)---Jesus, from Whom all Blessings Flow
1 Corinthians 10:4 “And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.”
1 Corinthians 10:4 “And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.”
7. The Fiery Serpent (Numbers 21:4-9)---Christ, the Crucified
John 3:14, 15 “And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.”
John 3:14, 15 “And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.”
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