Christ is the true Adam, the father of a lineage of righteousness and life rather than sin and death
Christ is the true Abraham, leaving behind the riches of Ur to follow the calling of God.
Christ is the true Melchizedek, a priest, once for all.
Christ is the true Moses, mediating between a sinful people and wrathful God.
Christ is the true Israel, wandering forty days in the wilderness as the nation did forty years, but keeping the law with perfection.
Christ is the true serpent in the wilderness for those of faith to look up to and receive healing.
Christ is the true Joshua, leading the people of God into conquest over the land of Canaan - the world, and driving out the chaff from his storehouse.
Christ is the true David, ruling over the people of God as King.
Christ is the true Prophet, fortelling the glories of the kingdom now and forever.
Christ is the true tabernacle and temple, the place where God meets with man.
Christ is the true manna, the bread given from God to His people.
Christ is the true Lamb of God, bearing the sins of the world on Himself.
Friday, May 8, 2009
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