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Lesson 2B: Christ in the Old Testament. Hosea 12:10. “I have also spoken by the prophets, and I have multiplied visions, and used similitudes , by the ministry of the prophets .”. Each Group has a Prophet.
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Hosea 12:10 “I have also spoken by the prophets, and I have multiplied visions, and used similitudes, by the ministry of the prophets.”
Each Group has a Prophet Think of as many ways as you can in which the Prophet and his Ministry are similar to Christ and His Ministry • Doesn’t have to be an exact match • Compare Roles, Trials, Callings, Teachings, etc • Think about symbols (numbers, images, places, etc) • No wrong answers! Points for Creativity
Adam • Son of God - Moses 6:22 • Father of Mankind (Christ is Father of all Spirits) • Helped Create the Earth • Tempted by Satan in Person • Commanded to Sacrifice (represents Christ) – Moses 5:5 • Fall leads to Atonement, creates need for Christ
Abraham/Isaac • Sacrifice of Son • Isaac was a willing participant (prob adult, around 30 yrs old) • Isaac carried his own wood (Christ bore his cross) • Isaac was first born Son
Joseph of Egypt • Firstborn Son of Jacob (Israel) and Rachel • Held birthright • Sold into slavery, allowed him to eventually save his family (and all of House Israel) • Sold for pieces of Silver by Judah (Judas in Greek)
Moses • Moses and Christ fasted 40 days and nights (Ex 34: 28) • “Blood of Lamb” over doorway saved Israel • Saved people out of bondage • Turned water into wine (First public miracle) – Ex 7:20 • Control over waters • Transfigured on a mountain
Elisha/Elijah • Performed many of the same miracles: • Naaman cleansed of leprosy • Fed 100 men with 20 loaves and had left over • Raised the dead, specifically widows’ sons • Elijah means “Jehovah is my God” • Elisha means “God of Salvation
Jonah • Sent on a mission from God • Sleeping in boat when storm came • He caused water to calm • In the belly of the fish for 3 days, 3 nights
Is this a coincidence? Do you think these stories were chosen to be recorded by Old Testament prophets on purpose?
Notebook Ideas • What other stories/prophets can you think of in the Old Testament or elsewhere in the scriptures that are a similitude of Christ? • How can you become a similitude of Christ in your personal lives?