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

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T H E O L D T E S T A M E N T W I T N E S S T O C H R I S T A N D H I S K I N G D O M

F. The Day of Atonement

1. Type: Lev. 23.26-32; September 10; where the high priest made atonement for Israel, Zech. 13.1

2. Antitype: this represents Christ’s offering of himself as a sacrifice for our sin on Calvary, as well as his offering of himself in the heavenly Tabernacle for our sin (cf. Rom. 11.26).

G. The Feast of Tabernacles

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1. Type: Lev. 23.33-43; September 15-22 [week long celebration]

2. Antitype: this celebration typifies Israel’s regathering and rest with Jesus Christ at his Second Coming (cf. Zech. 14.16-21; Amos 9.13-15).

Conclusion

» The OT provides a comprehensive witness to Christ and his Kingdom in the OT priestly and sacrificial system. » Jesus is the substance and fulfillment of the Tabernacle, the Levitical Priesthood, the Sacrifices, and the feasts and festivals. » In a real way, all of these personages, events, and institutions prefigure the person and work of Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of God’s promise to Abraham. » In all of Israel’s history and worship, if we look with the mind of the Spirit, we will see the Lord Jesus Christ, the center of the Scriptures, our dear Redeemer and Savior.