The prophet Jeremiah exclaimed in the long ago, "O Lord, I know theway of man is not in himself it is not in man who walks to direct his ownsteps" (Jer. 10-.23). Man cannot save himself Before the world was, there was God. And in His mind there was already a master plan. The Bible is the account of that plan. "It is the story of love, and patience and sacrifice working out an eternal purpose-a purpose worthy of an infinite mind.
-- Before The world Was, God had A Plan.
1. God's plan of saving man did not come about by accident. It was according to His purpose (Eph. 3:11).
EPH 3:11 {This was} in accordance with the eternal purpose which He carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord,
In fact, it was in His mind " before the foundation of the world" (Eph. 1:4.)
EPH 1:4 just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before Him. In love
2. "How is this Possible? Because of God's nature He is able to know the end from the beginning (Isa. 46:10)
ISA 46:10 Declaring the end from the beginning And from ancient times things which have not been done, Saying,' My purpose will be established, And I will accomplish all My good pleasure';
Unlike you and I, God can make plans and make them come to pass exactly as He
planned them.
3. His plan was not ill-conceived. It has not changed, nor has it been altered. It is in existence today exactly as He planned it before the world was!
--God's plan Involved People Made To Praise Him.
1. "Why were you born?" "What is your purpose in life?" "Where are you going?" These are questions both young and old, wise and unwise, have pondered through the centuries.
Men have tried to find the answers through philosophy and science.
2. However, the answers are found in God's plan for man. He wants a people of His own possession to glorify Him (Eph 1: 11-12,18).
EPH 1:11 also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will,
EPH 1:12 to the end that we who were the first to hope in Christ should be to the praise of His glory.
EPH 1:18 {I pray that} the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints,
Since we are made in His image and after His likeness (Gen. 1:26), GEN 1:26 Then God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; and let them rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over the cattle and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth." there is within man a desire to serve God.
3. The wise man concluded that the very essence of our lives was to 'fear God and keepcommandments" (Eccl. 12:13). ECC 12:13 ¶ The conclusion, when all has been heard, {is:} fear God and keep His commandments, because this {applies to} every person.
Truly, people are important in God's great plan!
-- God's Plan Involved A Physical Nation To Bring Forth ASpiritual Nation
1. This is an area where many people today are confused. The Old Covenant with Israel was only a shadow of things to come under the New Covenant (Heb. 10:1). HEB 10:1 For the Law, since it has {only} a shadow of the good things to come {and} not the very form of things, can never by the same sacrifices year by year, which they offer continually, make perfect those who draw near.
2. God never intended for the Law of Moses to be permanent. It was a temporary guide during a temporary age. It was always His intention that in the fullness of time He would send His son to earth to die for man's sins (Gal. 4:4-5).
GAL 4:4 But when the fulness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law,
GAL 4:5 in order that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as sons.
3. In this study we are going to trace the thread of God's plan for man's salvation woven
through the fabric of the Old and New Testament.
-- God's Plan Involved Jesus Christ
1. As we studied in quarter one, Jesus Christ is the son of God. In fact, He is God (Jn.1-1-44). It was the Father's plan for a Divine Being, His Son, to come to earth.
2. Why? "God so loved The world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life" (Jn 3:16)..
3. It was also God's purpose that we might be one in Christ (Eph. 1:10). And, that through Him we would enjoy all spiritual blessings (Eph. 1:3).
EPH 1:3 ¶ Blessed {be} the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly {places} in Christ,
4. As we shall see, Jesus' death was not an accident, but a vital part of God's plan before the world was.
-- God's Plan Involved The Church
1. Some people try to separate the church from salvation and from Christ Himself, This is a big mistake! The church was a part of God's eternal purpose (Eph. 3:11).
EPH 3:11 {This was} in accordance with the eternal purpose which He carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord,
2. The church was not a substitute or an afterthought, but was planned by God in the beginning. When men minimize the church, they are reflecting unfavorably upon God's wisdom.
3. In fact, God receives glory in the church through Jesus Christ (Eph. 3:21).
EPH 3:21 to Him {be} the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen.
4. During the next twelve weeks you will gain greater insight and develop a deeper appreciation for God's plan for man's salvation as we build upon
these five key points.
Introduction:
Adam and Eve were the first people to populate God's new creation. They were placed by God in the garden of Eden. It was a utopia unparalleled by human invention. Because of sin, they were
driven from the garden and began a life that would end in physical death in a hostile environment. Their sin was the beginning of sin in God's creation, and human history from that day has felt its effects.
Through the "seed" of the woman we see the
first glimmer of hope for man, an answer for his sin.
I. Creation Of Man
A. "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth... then God said, 'Let us make man in our image, according to our likeness'"(Gen. 1:1,26).
B. Man was formed of the dust of the ground. God breathed the breath of life into his nostrils, and he became a living being (Gen. 2:7).
C. God saw that it was not good that man was alone, so he made him a helper. He caused a sleep to fall on Adam and took a rib and fashioned this helper, woman (Gen. 2:18, 21-22).
D. Adam and Eve were created "full grown" {Eph. 2:15-25}.
E. Joined together by God, as the first family {Matt.19:4-6}. And they shall become one flesh" (Gen. 2:24).
MAT 19:4 And He answered and said, "Have you not read, that He who created {them} from the beginning \made them male and female\,
MAT 19:5 and said,' \For this cause a man shall leave his father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife; and the two shall become one flesh\'?
GEN 2:24 For this cause a man shall leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave to his wife; and they shall become one flesh.
F. Man placed over his world {Gen. 1:28}.
GEN 1:28 And God blessed them; and God said to them, "Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth, and subdue it; and rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky, and over every living thing that moves on the earth."
G. Creation shows the power and purpose of God. (Rom.1:20}.
ROM 1:20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse.
Principles:
1. Man is distinguished from the rest of God's creation.
2. Life comes from God.
3. The role of women in marriage is determined by the purpose and order of her creation (1 Tim. 2:12-15).
1TI 2:12 But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet.
1TI 2:13 For it was Adam who was first created, {and} then Eve.
1TI 2:14 And {it was} not Adam {who} was deceived, but the woman being quite deceived, fell into transgression.
1TI 2:15 But {women} shall be preserved through the bearing of children if they continue in faith and love and sanctity with self-restraint.
4. Creation did not come about by accident or through evolution. Man did not decent from monkey, but from God!!
II. The Nature Of Man
A. Man is a dual being, formed out of the dust of the earth and his spirit came from God. {Gen. 1:26-27; 2:7}.
1. Man has the ability to make choices and decisions. {Gen. 2:10:20, 23}.
2. God gave Adam and Eve some very simple commands (Gen. 2:16-17}. They had free will to obey or disobey.
GEN 2:16 And the \Lord\ God commanded the man, saying, "From any tree of the garden you may eat freely;
GEN 2:17 but from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat from it you shall surely die. "
3. Man was created with a nature that seeks after God {Acts 17:27}.
ACT 17:27 that they should seek God, if perhaps they might grope for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us;
Principles:
1. Man is a dual being.
2. He has the ability to make choices and decisions. He can obey or disobey.
3. Man has always looked for someone greater then himself to worship.
III. Sin Enters The World.
A. The cunning serpent tempted the woman and, "when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree desirable to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate. She also gave to her husband with her, and he ate" (Gen. 3:1, 6).
B. They give in to the temptation because {Read 1 John 2:15-17}
1JO 2:15 Do not love the world, nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
1JO 2:16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world.
1JO 2:17 And the world is passing away, and {also} its lusts; but the one who does the will of God abides forever.
C. Sin caused them to be afraid and ashamed. The tried to hide from God. {Gen. 3:7-10}.
D. When the devil tempted Jesus, he used the same approach. {Matt. 4:1-11}.
E. When men sin today it is because of their lust. {Jas. 1:14-15}.
IV. A. Consequences of Adam's and Eve's sin:
1. Physical death; banishment from the tree of life (Gen. 3:19; 1 Cor. 15:22; Rev. 22:2)
2. Pain in childbirth (Gen. 3:16)
3. Man will toil in order to eat (Gen. 3:17-19).
4. Spiritual death, "for all have sinned" (Rom. 5:12-14)
Principles:
1. Satan deceives (2 Cor. 11:3; 1 Pet. 5:8).
2. Satan's deception: lust of the flesh, lust of the eye, and the pride of life (1 John 2:15-17).
3. Sin causes pain and suffering.
4. Women are to submit to men.
5. Man must work.
6. Spiritual death is a consequence of personal
sin.
V. The Promise Of Forgiveness
A. "And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her Seed; He shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise His heel" (Gen. 3:15).
B. Fulfillment of the promise in Christ (Rom. 16:20)
ROM 16:20 And the God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. ¶ The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.
C. Today: "all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God" (Rom. 3:23}.
D. Thus, we are in need of salvation. (1 Cor. 15:22}.
1CO 15:22 For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all shall be made alive.
Principles:
1. God devised a plan for man's redemption (Eph. 1:4; Rom. 8:28-30.)
EPH 1:4 just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before Him. In love
ROM 8:28 And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to {His} purpose.
ROM 8:29 For whom He foreknew, He also predestined {to become} conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the first-born among many brethren;
ROM 8:30 and whom He predestined, these He also called; and whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified.
2. Satan will be crushed (Rev. 20:10).
The Family of Adam:
Introduction:
In Genesis 5, we read of 10 generations, beginning with Adam, and ending with the sons of Noah. In Genesis 11, we also find 10 generations, beginning with Shem and ending with Abraham.
These generations are also found in the genealogy of Jesus (Luke 3).
These genealogies say very little of these men expect that they lived, bore children, and died. Death had entered the world with the sin of Adam. Victory over death would come through the descendent of these men.
Noah and the Flood (Genesis 6-9):
Introduction: Genesis 6:8 says that Noah "found grace in the eyes of the Lord." As we examine the life of Noah, we learn valuable lessons.
If we apply these principles correctly, we too can find grace in the eyes of the Lord.
Condition Of The World (Genesis 6:5-7)
A. The wickedness of man was great.
1. Every intent and thought of his heart was only evil continually.
2. The earth was filled with violence and corruption.
B. God was sorry that He had created man (vs. 6).
C. God decided to destroy His creation (vs. 7).
Principles:
1. When men turn from God, they become more and more wicked.
2. God is grieved when men sin.
3. God takes no pleasure in destroying men.
4. God will destroy the wicked (2 Thes. 1:6-9).
Noah Found Grace (Genesis 6:8)
A. Noah was a just man, perfect in his generation, and righteous before God in his generation (vs. 9; 7:1).
B. Noah did all that God commanded (6:22; 7:5).
C. Noah was a "preacher of righteousness" (2 Pet. 2:5; 1 Pet. 3:10,19).
D. Noah was an "heir of righteousness which is according to faith" (Heb. 11:7).
Principles:
1. People can be just, righteous, perfect, and do all that God commands in every generation.
2. Every generation need "preachers of righteousness."
The Ark
A. Noah built it because he was "divinely warned" (Heb.11:17).
B. Noah was given instructions concerning the size, layout,
and materials to be used in the ark (vss. 14,15).
C. God waited while the ark was being prepared (1 Pet. 3:21).
Principles:
1. God warns men today.
2. God tells men how to be saved today.
3. God is longsuffering today (2 Pet. 3:9).
Noah and the Flood (Genesis 6-9)
Introduction: Genesis 6:8 says that Noah "found grace in the eyes of the Lord." As we examine the life of Noah, we learn valuable lessons.
If we apply these principles correctly, we too can find grace in the eyes of the Lord.
I. Condition Of The World (Genesis 6:5-7) About 1500 years after creation.
A. The wickedness of man was great.
1. Every intent and thought of his heart was only evil continually.
2. The earth was filled with violence and corruption.
B. God was sorry that He had created man (vs. 6).
C. God decided to destroy His creation (vs. 7).
Principles:
1. When men turn from God, they become more and more wicked.
2. God is greived when men sin.
3. God takes no pleasure in destroying men.
4. God will destroy the wicked (2 Thes. 1:6-9).
II. Noah Found Grace (Genesis 6:8)
A. Noah was a just man, perfect in his generation, and righteous before God in his generation (vs. 9; 7:1).
B. Noah did all that God commanded (6:22; 7:5).
C. Noah was a "preacher of righteousness" (2 Pet. 2:5; 1Pet.3:10,19).
D. Noah was an "heir of righteousness which is according to faith" (Heb. 11:7).
Principles:
1. People can be just, righteous, perfect, and do all that God commands in every generation.
2. Every generation need "preachers of righteousness."
III. The Ark
A. Noah built it because he was "divinely warned" (Heb.11:17).
B. Noah was given instructions concerning the size, layout, and materials to be used in the ark (vss. 14,15).
C. God waited while the ark was being prepared (1 Pet. 3:21).
Principles:
1. God warns men today.
2. God tells men how to be saved today.
3. God is longsuffering today (2 Pet. 3:9).
IV. The Flood (Genesis 7)
A. Noah was commanded to enter the ark (vs. 1).
B. Beginning, extent and duration of the flood (7:10-24)
Principles:
1. God commands us today in order to save us.
2. God saves by grace, yet man is required to obey.
V. After The Flood (Genesis 8, 9)
A. A burnt offering was made including animals saved from the flood.
B. The Lord smelled a soothing aroma (8:21).
C. God promised He would not destroy the earth by flood again.
D. A sign of the covenant, a rainbow, was given (9:8-17).
Principles:
1. God makes provision for sacrifice.
2. The proper sacrifice is pleasing to God.
3. The rainbow is a sign of God's promise.
VI. Abraham & the Promises
Introduction: After God had destroyed the world with water. He also confused the common language of man at the tower of Babel (Gen.11:1-9). Finally, God spoke to Abraham (Gen.12:1-7), the son of an idol-worshipper who became the "friend of God" Josh. 24:2; Jas. 3-23.
VII. Three Promises Made To Abraham
A. God promised Abram that He would lead him to a foreign LAND and give it to his descendents (Gen. 12:1,7).
B. God also promised Abram that He would make a great NATION of him (Gen.12:2).
C. God promised that He would bless all the families of the earth in his SEED (Gen.12:3).
D. God repeated some of these promises to Abraham's son, Isaac, and to his grandson, Jacob.
VIII. God Fulfilled The Nation Promise
A. We can read in Genesis 17:4-8 and see that the Jewish nation emerged from Abraham's seed as a great nation.
I. God Fulfilled The Land Promise
A. As we continue reading through the Old Testament (Deut.28-30; Josh. 21:43-45, we see that Abraham's descendents received the land promised to them.
Principles:
1. Abraham believed God, and this was counted as righteousness (Gen.15:6).
2. Abraham's faith led him to obey; it was not a substitute for obedience.
3. Abraham was patient.
4. Abraham was faithful, even though his father worshipped idols.
VIIII. As we continue reading through the Old Testament, we fail to see the seed promise being fulfilled, even though Abraham's seed produced many notable leaders (Mat. 1; 2 Cor.11:22).
A. As we read the New Testament, however, we see that Jesus was of Abraham's seed.
However, we read that He was not merely a seed of Abraham, but was the seed -- the seed of promise
(Gal. 3:16).
B. Jesus became the blessing of Abraham for the Gentiles (vs. 14); all who would belong to Him would be considered also as Abraham's seed, eligible to inherit the promise (vs. 29).
C. Jesus is described in this way by Paul in a sermon in Antioch (Acts. 13:16-39). 2. Paul stated that the Savior, Jesus, was the offspring of David (who was a descendant of Abraham -- Mat. 1), according to promise (Acts 13:23).
D. Paul stated this again in his letter to the Romans (Rom. 4).
Principles:
1. God is faithful. He will fulfill His promises.
2. God worked His plan over 1000's of years.
3.The Seal or sign of God's Agreement
4. Was circumcision Gen.17:7-14.
5. Was given 430 before the Law.
6.We are God's circumcision when: our sins
have been cut away Col.2:11; Phil. 3:3.
When Abraham was 75 years old, he left the city of Haran and traveled to the land of Canaan (Gen. 12:4-7). While in Canaan, God promised Abraham that his decedents would inherit the land. Although he believed God, Abraham did not understand how the promise would be fulfilled. He considered a servant named Eliezer as the heir of his house (Gen. 15:2), possibly because he did not expect to father a child since Sarah was barren (Gen. 11:30).
Later, God told Abraham that he would have a child, and repeated the land promise (Gen. 15:1-7).
I. Isaac, Son Of Promise
A. Abraham was not told at first that his future heir would be a child from Sarah.
1. Upon the insistence of Sarah, Abraham attempted to father a child with Hagar, the Egyptian handmaid (16:1-2).
2. Hagar bore Ishmael when Abraham was 86 years old (16:16).
3. Thirteen years later, God established the covenant with Abraham (17:1-14, 23-24). The sign of the covenant was circumcision.
4. God changed Abram's name to Abraham (Father of a multitude) and Sarai's name to Sarah (Princess) (17:5, 15).
5. God revealed that Sarah would be given a son, Isaac (she laughs),
as the son of promise (17:15-21).
6. Apparently, Abraham had believed all these years that the heir
would be Ismael, and even suggested such to God (17:18).
7. God repeated the name of Isaac to Abraham, and later to Sarah.
8. Because both were advanced in years, Abraham and Sarah laughed to themselves (17:17; 18:12).
Principles:
1. God tells us that He will do many things, but does not always tell us how.
2. God fulfills promises in ways we cannot always predict (Gen. 17:17; 18:12).
II. After Abraham's death.
God appeared to Isaac and reaffirmed the promise to him. {Gen. 26:1-5}
III. Isaac had to sons Jacob and Esau
A. Genesis 25 tells us of the birth of these two men. From the beginning they were to become two nations; Esau's descendants became the Edomites, and Jacob's descendants became the nation of Israel, as promised to Abraham. Their birth was characterized by conflict and their lives were no different. Even their descendants warred against each other (Num.20:14-21; 2 Sam. 8:13-14; 2 Kgs. 8:20-22).
B. Jacob's Name Changed.
1. To Israel and he was giving the promise Gen. 35:10-12.
2. Jacob had 12 sons.
3. The promise was restated in his fourth son " Judah" Gen. 49:10.
4. In Gen. 5: 24-25 and Ex. 3:7; 6:3-8 God reminded Joseph and Moses of His promise.
IV. Israel Becomes A Nation
Introduction: God told Abraham (Gen.15:13-16) that his decedents
would be afflicted for 400 years in a strange land before being brought
into the promised land. He told Jacob (Gen.46:3-4) that his descend-
ants would become a great nation in Egypt. As the book of Exodus
begins, we see the fulfillment of both of these promises unfolding. In
that setting, God brings forth Moses as a deliverer of His people.
I.Israelites in Egypt (Exodus 1)
A. The Israelites multiplied (vs. 7).
1. 70 people came to Egypt with Jacob (Gen.46:27; Ex. 1:5).
2. The nation promise to be fulfilled in Egypt (Gen. 46:3-4).
3. 600,000 men left Egypt (Ex. 12:37).
B. The new Egyptian king did not know Joseph ( vs. 8).
C. The Egyptians were concerned about Israelites growth (vss. 9-10).
D. They put in slavery.
V. God Called Moses To Lead Them Out Of Egypt.
A. Moses failed to deliver Israel by himself, because it was not God's time yet. Moses has been humbled by these experiences. Soon God was ready to deliver Israel from Egypt, and He called Moses. This time Moses would be successful, because God would
be with him.
VI. Law Of God Established At Mt. Sinai.
A. Moses went up on the mount.
B. Civil, judicial, and ceremonial laws were given.
1. Ten commandments (Ex. 20:1-17)
3. Other laws (Ex. 21; Lev. 27; Num. 34-36;
Deut. 12-28)
C. Establishment of the tabernacle (Ex. 25-27)
D. Covenant at Moab Deut. 28-30.
1. Conditions for keeping the land Deut. 30:15-20; Jer. 18: 1-10 Notice the "IF" statements.
VII. Israel Receives The Land Of Canaan.
1. After wandering in the wilderness for 40 years and the death of Moses.
2. After several years of driving out the enemies.
3. God's promise came true Josh. 21:42-45; 23:14-16.
VIII. Israel Breaks The Covenant.
JDG 2:10 And all that generation also were gathered to their fathers; and there arose another generation after them who did not know the \Lord,\ nor yet the work which He had done for Israel.
JDG 2:11 ¶ Then the sons of Israel did evil in the sight of the \Lord,\ and served the Baals,
A. A cycle developed.
1. The people would sin and repent and God would deliver them.
2. This age could be characterized by this statement=
JDG 21:25 ¶ In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes.
XI. Israel Rejects God's Kingship.
1. 1Sam.8:1-7
2. Consequences for having a king 1 Sam. 8:10-18.
3. Saul, David and Solomon ruled for 120 years.
4. During David's reign the spiritual promise was restated 2 Sam. 7:11-16.
5. New Testament passages Acts 2:29; Rom. 1:3;
Lk 1:32-33; Heb. 1:5.
" You search the scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of Me" --{John 5:39}.
Jesus said, "You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of Me" (John 5:39). The Old Testament scriptures pointed toward the coming of Christ and His Kingdom (Lk. 24-44,47). These many prophecies and their exact fulfillment serve as testimony or evidence to the truthfulness of Bible accounts, Christ's claims and God's promise. These prophecies were like road signs along the way pointing to the great and glorious plan of God for the salvation of man.
I. Prophecy.
1. Was not:
a. A guess or a mere prediction.
2. Was :
a. The ability to speak the will of God.
b. It often foretold of future events.
3. Was a testimony that something is true. {Deut. 18:22; Jn.5:39; Lk.24:44-,49}.
4. Helps us to see more clearly the will of God. {2 Pet. 1:19-21}.
II. The Apostles:
1. Often pointed to prophecy.
a. To prove their arguments. {Acts 2:16; 3:18; 22-24}.
III. Fulled prophecies:
1. Reading of fulfilled prophecies strengthens our faith in Christ.
IV. Prophecies Concerning Israel:
1. Moses's prophecies fulfilled. {Deut. 28:25,36, 37} according to {Jer. 29:18}.
V. Prophecies Concerning The Kingdom:
1. Daniel prophecies that God would set up His kingdom "in the days of these kings. {Dan. 2:31- 45}.
2. Isaiah say that it would be set up in the last days and open to all nations. The word of the Lord would go forth from Jerusalem. {Isa. 2:2-3}.
3 God's plan was fulfilled on Pentecost. {Act 2}.
VI. Prophecies Concerning Christ:
1. God promised in {Gen. 3:15} the coming of a seed.
2. God told Abraham in {Gen. 22:18} his seed would bless all nations.
3. God told David in {2 Sam. 7:12-16} that his seed would establish His Kingdom. Jesus is that seed {Gal. 3:16}.
4. Jesus fulfills prophecies as:
a. King and Priest {Ps. 110:1-4; Zech. 6:12-13; Heb. 8:4; 1 Tim. 6:15}.
b. Concerning His Birth {Ps. 132:11; Isa. 9:6; 7:14; Matt. 1:18-23; Lk. 1:26-35}.
c. His Character {Isa. 42:1-4; Matt. 11:29; 2 Cor. 8:9}.
VII. Other Prophecies About Christ.
1. His ministry {Isa. 42:5-7; Lk. 4:18}.
2. His betrayal {Ps. 41:9; Jn. 13:18}.
3. His death among thieves {Isa. 53:12; Matt 27:38}.
4. His resurrection {Ps. 16:10; Acts 2:31-32}.
ROM 15:4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.
I. Old Testament Examples To Teach Lessons In New Testament.
a. Paul said: in ROM 15:4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.
b. Method of teaching used:
1. Types and Antitypes:
a. Type is:
an object or picture used to represent a later reality in the redemptive scheme.
Examples: Tabernacle and the Church.
Mercyseat and the Cross
2. Antitype Is:
a. Something that is foreshadowed by a type or symbol.
b. The anti-type is greater than the type it self.
II. O.T. Persons Serve As A Type Of Christ.
1. Melchizedek
a. No record of:
1. His beginning
2. Was king and priest
b. Christ
1. No beginning
2. King and Priest (Heb. 7:1-19).
2. Jonah
a. Three days in the fish's belly.
1. Came out alive
b. Christ
1. Three days in the earth
2. Came forth alive
c. In both cases the anti-type is greater than type.
III. Some OT Events Serve As NT Antitypes
a. Noah and his family
1. Saved by water
2. Antitype which now saves us
Baptism (1 Pet. 3:21).
b. Children of Israel
1. Passed through the Red Sea they were in a sense baptized
2. We are saved from sin by being Baptized
IV. The Tabernacle Is A Type Of Heaven And The Church
a. The tabernacle was made according to a pattern and serves as " a shadow of heavenly things" (Heb. 8:5)
b. The alter of incense was a type of our prayers (Rev. 5:8)
c. The seven candlestick lighted the tabernacle.
1. Today God's word lights our souls (Jn. 8:12)
d. Shewbread eaten by the Priests
1. Today all Christian are priests (1 Pet. 2:5) and eat the Lord's Supper (1 Cor. 11:18)
e. Jesus has enter into the Most Holy Place, which is Heaven (Heb. 9:12)
1. By being in the church (The Holy Place) we can enter into the Most Holy Place
What have we learned from Types
a. The Old Covenant was to be:
1. Replace (Heb. 10:9-10)
2. New Covenant better then Old Covenant (book of Hebrews)
3. The bible presents God's plan in a harmonious fashion.
4.Bible characters teach us:
a. Patience, hope and steadfastness.
5. Christ, the church and salvation are for told in OT "types and shadows"
6. We have learned to appreciate god's plan for man.