The Old Testament Witness to Christ and His Kingdom, Student Workbook, SW09

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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

2. Christ is, in a final sense, the King over the Kingdom of God, the heir to David’s promises and the rightful authority to rule over the coming Kingdom.

3. Christ’s kingship is superior to David’s in that Christ’s kingly duties touch God’s ultimate reign over all peoples and nations, and will have no end of its blessing, justice, and freedom.

Conclusion

» The OT character types point directly to Jesus’ roles as a prophet (Moses, prophet of the Lord), as the high priest of God (Melchizedek, priest of God and king of Salem), and King over the Kingdom (David, king of Israel).

Please take as much time as you have available to answer these and other questions that the video brought out. In this section we looked carefully at the role of character types in helping us understand the OT’s witness to the person and work of Christ. The OT character types point directly to Jesus’ roles as a prophet (Moses, prophet of the Lord), as the high priest of God (Melchizedek, priest of God and king of Salem), and King over the Kingdom (David, king of Israel). To comprehend the way in which the OT character gives a living and vital picture of the person of Christ is a major element in the correct and fruitful use of the OT. Review the basic principles associated with this method through the questions below. 1. What is a character type, and where do we find them in our study of the OT? What connection do these types have to the life and ministry of Jesus? What are some of the major benefits of gaining expertise in the study of character types of key figures in the history of Israel, as it relates to the person of Jesus? Explain. 2. If one is to use this form of OT study in a proper way, what are the elements which must be attended to? When we identify a character of the OT which seems to have resonance with the revelation of Jesus in the NT, why is it then important to search for links and resemblances between the character and Jesus as antitype? How do we do this?

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