The Temple as a Type for Jesus

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In John 2:19-21, Jesus indicates that the temple is symbolic of his body encompassing all in the body of Christ. The building of the temple prophetically foreshadows the building of Jesus’ ministry.

 

Wise men would bring valuables including gold to Jesus after He became incarnate - Matthew 2:11. After receiving the gold, provision would be made for dwelling with Egyptians - Matthew 2:12-15.

 

Wise men would bring valuables including gold to the temple while it was being built - 1Kings 6:21. After receiving the gold, provision was made for dwelling with Egyptians - 1Kings 7:8.

 

 

All of those who would be vessels of the ministry would be cast in the Jordan - John 3:22-30.

 

All the vessels in the temple were cast in the Jordan - 1Kings 7:46.  

 

 

Men would be called from the Naphtali region of northern Israel to be involved with Jesus and word would travel as far Tyre - Matthew 4:12-8:1, 15:21. The men who were called would work with nets - Matthew 4:18-21. The twelve would be gathered at the sea - Matthew 4:12-23.

 

Men would be called from the Naphtali region of northern Israel to be involved with building the temple and word would travel as far Tyre - 1Kings 7:13-14. The men who were called would work with nets - 1Kings 7:17. The twelve would be gathered at the sea - 1Kings 7:23-25.

 

Based on the book “Typology – The New Testament According to the Old Testament Prophets”

Did you know that Rebekah foreshadows Mary? Their sons were both known as “Good Shepherds.”

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The mother of the “Good Shepherd” would be visited by men who were led to her location by a heavenly guide. The men would travel through Mesopotamia bringing gifts including gold. When the men finished their search they would find his mother staying in a shelter where animals also stayed. The men would worship the Lord immediately after entering the place where the mother of the “Good Shepherd” was staying. At the time that the gifts were presented - his mother would be a virgin who was engaged. Genesis 24:10, 16, 23, 26, 51, 53

Professor J. Clontz – Aidan University

The Foreshadowing of the Virgin Birth – The Gifts

In the foreshadowing of the virgin birth, Mary is foreshadowed by Rebekah. In today’s parallel – Mary and Rebekah were visited by men who were bearing gifts including gold.

Matthew 02:11…Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.

Genesis 24:10…Then the servant took ten of his master's camels and departed, taking all sorts of choice gifts…

Genesis 24:53…And the servant brought forth jewelry of silver and of gold, and raiment, and gave them to Rebekah; he also gave to her brother and to her mother costly ornaments.

J. Clontz – Editor of the Comprehensive New Testament

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Previously:

The accounts of Mary and Rebekah both start with an angel sent by God – Luke 1:26/Genesis 24:7,40

Mary and Rebekah were virgins who were betrothed to a man – Luke 1:27/Genesis 24:16,51

Mary and Rebekah were selected by God - Luke 1:30/Genesis 24:14,44

Mary and Rebekah consented to being selected by God - Luke 1:38/Genesis 24:57-58

Mary and Rebekah went with haste and told their relatives what had happened - Luke 1:36,39/Genesis 24:28

Mary and Rebekah were blessed by their relatives - Luke 1:42/Genesis 24:60

God provided information about the future of Mary and Rebekah’s unborn children and the nature of their pregnancies - Matthew 1:20/Genesis 25:23

Mary and Rebekah’s lives were potentially threatened by their pregnancies – Matthew 1:18-19/Genesis 25:22

Mary and Rebekah stayed in a shelter where animals also stayed – Luke 02:07/Genesis 24:25

Mary and Rebekah were visited by “wise” men bringing gifts who had traveled through Mesopotamia – Matthew 02:01,11/Genesis 24:10

Mary and Rebekah were visited by men who were led to them by something heavenly that went before them - Matthew 02:09/Genesis 24:07

Mary and Rebekah were visited by men who worshipped the Lord at the house where they were staying - Matthew 02:11/Genesis 24:26

The Foreshadowing of the Virgin Birth – They Worshipped the Lord

In the foreshadowing of the virgin birth, Mary is foreshadowed by Rebekah. In today’s parallel – Mary and Rebekah were visited by men who worshipped the Lord at the house where they were staying.

Matthew 02:11…On coming into the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they fell down and worshipped him.

Genesis 24:26 The man bowed his head and worshiped the LORD, 27 and said, "Blessed be the LORD, the God of my master Abraham, who has not forsaken his steadfast love and his faithfulness toward my master. As for me, the LORD has led me in the way to the house of my master's kinsmen."

J. Clontz – Editor of the Comprehensive New Testament

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Previously:

The accounts of Mary and Rebekah both start with an angel sent by God – Luke 1:26/Genesis 24:7,40

Mary and Rebekah were virgins who were betrothed to a man – Luke 1:27/Genesis 24:16,51

Mary and Rebekah were selected by God - Luke 1:30/Genesis 24:14,44

Mary and Rebekah consented to being selected by God - Luke 1:38/Genesis 24:57-58

Mary and Rebekah went with haste and told their relatives what had happened - Luke 1:36,39/Genesis 24:28

Mary and Rebekah were blessed by their relatives - Luke 1:42/Genesis 24:60

God provided information about the future of Mary and Rebekah’s unborn children and the nature of their pregnancies - Matthew 1:20/Genesis 25:23

Mary and Rebekah’s lives were potentially threatened by their pregnancies – Matthew 1:18-19/Genesis 25:22

Mary and Rebekah stayed in a shelter where animals also stayed – Luke 02:07/Genesis 24:25

Mary and Rebekah were visited by “wise” men bringing gifts who had travelled through Mesopotamia – Matthew 02:01,11/Genesis 24:10

Mary and Rebekah were visited by men who were led to them by something heavenly that went before them - Matthew 02:09/Genesis 24:07

The Foreshadowing of the Virgin Birth – The Wise Men

In the foreshadowing of the virgin birth, Mary is foreshadowed by Rebekah. In today’s parallel – Mary and Rebekah were visited by “wise” men who travelled through Mesopotamia. Notice that camels are mentioned in Genesis, but aren’t mentioned in Matthew. The servant in Genesis 24:10 is termed by Philo as a “wise” man based on his actions.

Matthew 02:01 …wise men from the East came to Jerusalem…

Matthew 02:11…Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.

Genesis 24:10… Then the servant took ten of his master's camels and departed, taking all sorts of choice gifts from his master; and he arose, and went to Mesopotamia…

J. Clontz – Editor of the Comprehensive New Testament

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Previously:

The accounts of Mary and Rebekah both start with an angel sent by God – Luke 1:26/Genesis 24:7,40

Mary and Rebekah were virgins who were betrothed to a man – Luke 1:27/Genesis 24:16,51

Mary and Rebekah were selected by God - Luke 1:30/Genesis 24:14,44

Mary and Rebekah consented to being selected by God Luke 1:38/Genesis 24:57-58

Mary and Rebekah went with haste and told their relatives what had happened Luke 1:36,39/Genesis 24:28

Mary and Rebekah were blessed by their relatives - Luke 1:42/Genesis 24:60

God provided information about the future of Mary and Rebekah’s unborn children and the nature of their pregnancies Matthew 1:20/Genesis 25:23

Mary and Rebekah’s lives were potentially threatened by their pregnancies – Matthew 1:18-19/Genesis 25:22

Mary and Rebekah stayed in a shelter where animals also stayed – Luke 02:07/Genesis 24:25

Do you know the Old Testament verses that foreshadow the gifts of the wise men in Matthew 2:11?

Matthew 2:11 “On coming into the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they fell down and worshipped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.”


The cross references below are based on the cross reference index in The Comprehensive New Testament:

She added, "We have both straw and provender enough, and room to lodge in." The man bowed his head and worshiped the LORD, (Genesis 24:25-26 RSV)…When Abraham's servant heard their words, he bowed himself to the earth before the LORD. And the servant brought forth jewelry of silver and of gold, and raiment, and gave them to Rebekah; he also gave to her brother and to her mother costly ornaments. (Genesis 24:52-53 RSV)

May the kings of Tarshish and of the isles render him tribute, may the kings of Sheba and Seba bring gifts! May all kings fall down before him, all nations serve him! For he delivers the needy when he calls, the poor and him who has no helper. He has pity on the weak and the needy, and saves the lives of the needy. From oppression and violence he redeems their life; and precious is their blood in his sight. Long may he live, may gold of Sheba be given to him! May prayer be made for him continually, and blessings invoked for him all the day! (Psalms 72:10-15 RSV)

Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but the LORD will arise upon you, and his glory will be seen upon you. And nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising. Lift up your eyes round about, and see; they all gather together, they come to you; your sons shall come from far, and your daughters shall be carried in the arms. Then you shall see and be radiant, your heart shall thrill and rejoice; because the abundance of the sea shall be turned to you, the wealth of the nations shall come to you. A multitude of camels shall cover you, the young camels of Midian and Ephah; all those from Sheba shall come. They shall bring gold and frankincense, and shall proclaim the praise of the LORD. (Isaiah 60:1-6 RSV)

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Matthew 2:11 “On coming into the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they fell down and worshipped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.”

Following in the footsteps of the wise men, we are our opening our treasures to the body of Christ this Christmas - 2013.




Merry Christmas,



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