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

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b. As Moses represented God and was the builder of his people, so Jesus too is faithful as God’s representative building God’s people, that is, his house, Heb. 3.1-6.

c. Jesus is the Paschal Lamb of our Passover.

(1) 1 Cor. 5.7

(2) 1 Pet. 1.19

d. As Israel passed through the waters, so we have been baptized into Christ Jesus, Rom. 6.3-4.

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e. As Israel received bread from heaven and water from the Rock, so we in Christ receive him as our Manna from heaven and he is our spiritual drink, 1 Cor. 10.1-4.

f. As Israel fell in the wilderness due to their own disobedience and unbelief, we are exhorted to take warning against these threats in our lives, 1 Cor. 10.11.

B. The Conquest of Canaan and the establishment of Israel’s kingdom reign: engaging the powers of the world

1. As Israel engaged in fighting its enemies in Canaan, so we engage in spiritual warfare with Christ as our strength and Captain.

a. We sojourn through this barren land of the world system, 1 Pet. 2.11-12.