The Old Testament Witness to Christ and His Kingdom, Mentor's Guide, MG09

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3. Why is it necessary always to avoid over-concentration on minor details in a character-type study that would fail to connect the type to its antitype, and seek to expand one’s knowledge of the antitype through the understanding of the type? 4. What are perhaps the three most important character types in the OT which illustrate the ministry of Jesus Christ in his roles as a prophet, priest, and king? Who are the persons (characters) associated with these three roles which best outline the person of Christ for us? 5. Why must we always study the character type in light of the antitype, and not the other way around? Why is Christ’s identity as the anointed one infinitely greater in both glory and significance than any type or role discovered in the OT (see Hebrews 1.1-4)? 6. Explain some of the ways in which Moses can be said to be an OT character type of Jesus Christ. How is this connection and linkage demonstrated in the specific experiences, encounters, and events in the key aspects of his life? What are the implications of these linkages for our understanding Moses as a type of Christ in terms of Jesus role as a prophet of the Lord? 7. Articulate how Melchizedek can be referred to as a OT character type of Jesus Christ. How is this connection and linkage demonstrated in the specific experiences, encounters, and events in the key aspects of his life? What are the implications of these linkages for our understanding Melchizedek as a type of Christ in terms of Jesus’ role as priest of the Lord? How do Psalm 110 and the book of Hebrews support this claim? 8. Compare and contrast the ways in which David can be said to be an OT character type of Jesus Christ. How is this connection and linkage demonstrated in the specific experiences, encounters, and events in the key aspects of his life? What are the implications of these linkages for our understanding David as a type of Christ in terms of Jesus’ role as king of the Kingdom of God? 9. Why is such a method (such as character types) an essential tool for understanding the ways in which the OT provides a clear witness to the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth?

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