Sermons and Biblical Studies

Heb_9:4. Christ Typified By The Ark Of The Covenant "The ark of the covenant."’97Heb_9:4. It is manifest that most of the furniture as well as the services of the tabernacle were of a typical character. Of these the ark of the covenant deserves to occupy a prominent place. We shall see in a variety of … Continue reading “424. HEB 9:4. CHRIST TYPIFIED BY THE ARK OF THE COVENANT”

Joh_3:14. The Brazen Serpent A Type Of Christ "And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up."’97Joh_3:14. Here we have the authority of Jesus for considering the brazen serpent as directly typical of himself. Without this divine testimony we might have been struck with … Continue reading “423. JOH 3:14. THE BRAZEN SERPENT A TYPE OF CHRIST”

Lev_16:7, Lev_16:8. Christ Typified By The Two Goats "And he shall take the two goats, and present them before the Lord at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation. And Aaron shall cast lots upon the two goats; one lot for the Lord, and the other for the scapegoat."’97Lev_16:7, Lev_16:8. None of the ancient … Continue reading “422. LEV 16:7, LEV 16:8. CHRIST TYPIFIED BY THE TWO GOATS”

Joh_6:49, Joh_6:50. Christ Typified By The Manna "Your fathers did eat manna in the wilderness and are dead. This is the bread which cometh down from heaven that a man may eat thereof and not die."’97Joh_6:49, Joh_6:50. Jesus has graciously explained to us the spiritual signification of the manna with which God supplied his people … Continue reading “421. JOH 6:49, JOH 6:50. CHRIST TYPIFIED BY THE MANNA”

Exo_17:5, Exo_17:6. Christ Typified By The Smitten Rock "And the Lord said unto Moses, Go on before the people, and take with thee the elders of Israel; and thy rod, wherewith thou smotest the river, take in thine hand, and go. Behold, I will stand before thee there upon the rock in Horeb; and thou … Continue reading “420. EXO 17:5, EXO 17:6. CHRIST TYPIFIED BY THE SMITTEN ROCK”

1Co_5:7. Christ Typified By The Paschal Lamb "Christ our passover is sacrificed for us."’971Co_5:7 The apostle has already shown us, in this passage, the true typical character of the paschal lamb. That sacrifice, and the ceremonial connected with it. seems rich-ly fraught with incidents peculiarly applicable to the person and work of Christ. Doubtless, both … Continue reading “419. 1CO 5:7. CHRIST TYPIFIED BY THE PASCHAL LAMB”

Exo_3:2. The Burning Bush A Type Of The Church "Behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush was not consumed."’97Exo_3:2. The striking phenomenon which arrested the attention of Moses, was intended doubtless to suggest a variety of important particulars to the mind of that servant of God. God chose it for the purpose of … Continue reading “418. EXO 3:2. THE BURNING BUSH A TYPE OF THE CHURCH”

Gen_28:12. Christ Typified By Jacob’s Ladder "And behold a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven and behold the angels of God ascending and descending on it."’97Gen_28:12. At sundry times, in divers manners, God spake unto the fathers. He revealed his mind to Noah as to the deluge. … Continue reading “417. GEN 28:12. CHRIST TYPIFIED BY JACOB’S LADDER”

Mat_12:39. Jonah a Type Of Christ "No sign shall be given but that of the Prophet Jonah."’97Mat_12:39 Jonah was one of the least amiable or interesting of the prophets. Neither as to piety, talents, or usefulness, will he bear any comparison with his fellow seers, who were employed to reveal the mind of God to … Continue reading “416. MAT 12:39. JONAH A TYPE OF CHRIST”

Luk_2:31. Solomon a Type Of Christ "A greater than Solomon is here."’97Luk_2:31. The history of Solomon is connected with much that is dark, mysterious, and distressing. He commenced his public career under the most bright and encouraging circumstances. The son of the pious David, he had been favored with his religious instructions and example He … Continue reading “415. LUK 2:31. SOLOMON A TYPE OF CHRIST”