Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Biblical Aspects That Explains 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 story of Abel and Cain. This marks the first event that explains what would happen to Jesus. Abel was a shepherd just as Christ is explained and used to please God with his sacrifices. His offering is documented as a fragrance which is similar to the description given about Jesus as a perfect sacrifice. Moreover, his death at the hands of Cain implies the death that Jesus would face.

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 story of Daniel and King Darius. Daniel used to live a life of purity which signifies the life that messiah lived. King Darius signed a decree which was meant to prosecute anyone who was praying to God. This did not bother Daniel leaving him prone to persecution. King Darius act of saving Daniel from the persecution does not bear fruit just like Pontius Pilate attempt to free Jesus from being crucified.

The ministry of Elijah and Elisha. These are among the Major Prophets in the bible. Elijah performed a miracle of feeding one hundred people with twenty loaves as well as Jesus with the five thousand people. Elisha raised a young boy and the same happened with Christ by raising a couple of people.




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