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“PEOPLE” PROPHECIES
The life-stories of several Old Testament
characters contain so many points of
resemblance between these men and the
Redeemer, that we cannot but regard them as
typical characters – prophetic anticipations –
who fore-shadowed Christ in various aspects
of His Messianic character and work. Each of
these Old Testament personages is like a
living prophetic finger-post, pointing forward
to a larger, richer, future Personality.
Abraham – Called to sacrifice his beloved
son, on Mount Moriah (Genesis 22:2-12).
Melchizedek – Combining the functions of
King and Priest (Genesis 14:18).
Joseph – The parallels between Joseph
and Jesus are almost breath-taking.
Beloved of his father, Joseph is an
exceptionally beautiful and upright
character. He is gifted with prophetic
insights. Yet he is despised, rejected and
