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JETHER - JEUZ

time he was supposed to speak to the rock, but he smote place of refuge or he would lose his security (Nu.
it again (Nu. 20:7-12). (4) The rock followed Israel, to 35:26-28), but Christ keeps the believer (Jn. 10:28; 1
continually sustain them (1 Co. 10:4), as Christ Pe. 1:5). [See Cities of Refuge.]
faithfully abides with His people, ministering to them The Brazen Serpent (Nu. 21:6-9; Jn. 3:14;
continually (Mt. 28:20; He. 13:5). [See Cross, Crucify, 12:32-34). (1) The brazen serpent had to be lifted up in
Rock.] order to become effective. (2) The offer of healing was
Tabernacle (Ex. 25-40; Jn. 1:14; Col. 2:9). In O.T. to be proclaimed to all (Mk. 16:15). (3) While the
times God came down and dwelt among men in a tent. healing was provided for all, it had to be individually
This foreviewed how God would come to earth, become received (1 Ti. 4:10). (4) The healing was immediate,
a man, and dwell among men in a human body. The sure, and permanent (He. 10:14). (5) There was no
details of the O.T. Tabernacle picture many truths about other effective remedy (Acts 4:12). [See Brass Serpent.]
Christ. The entrance way pictures Jesus as the only Door Joshua. Joshua pictures Christ as the Captain of the
to God. The brazen altar pictures Christ’s death on the Lord’s people, leading us into eternal salvation and rest
cross. The laver pictures Christ as the one who washes (He. 2:10). (1) He was a wise leader (1 Ti. 1:17). (2)
His people (Ep. 5:26). The candlestick pictures Christ as He was vigilant (He. 7:25). (3) He judged sin in the
the Light of men. The table of shewbread pictures Christ camp (Josh. 7; Re. 2-3). (4) He was victorious over all
as the Bread of Life. The altar of incense pictures Christ enemies (1 Co. 15:25; Re. 19:11-21). (5) He leads God’s
as the only channel by which men can pray to God. [See people into rest (He. 4:4-10). [See Joshua.]
Tabernacle.] Boaz (Ruth). The name Boaz means “in Him is
The High Priest (Ex. 28-29; He. 8-9). (1) Jesus ability.” He is a type of Christ in the following ways: (1)
offered sacrifice for our sins (He. 10:10-14). (2) Jesus In wealth (Ru. 2:1; 2 Co. 8:9; Ep. 3:8). (2) In grace (Ru.
intercedes for His people (He. 7:25). (3) Jesus 2:4; Jn. 1:14-16). (3) In authority (Ru. 2:5; Mt. 9:38).
understands and sympathizes with our weaknesses (He. (4) In supply (Ru. 2:14; Jn. 6:51; 7:37). (5) In kinship
4:14-15). [See High Priest.] (Ru. 2:20; He. 2:14). (6) In redemption (Ru. 4:9-10;
Sacrifices and Offerings (Le. 1-9; He. 9-10). These Ga. 3:13). [See Boaz, Ruth.]
picture Jesus Christ as man’s substitute. In the O.T. the David (1 and 2 Sa.) In David we see Jesus
offerer was accepted if he brought the right offering. We foreviewed as an exiled king who later returns in victory
are accepted by God only if we are in Jesus Christ. He is and power.
our salvation, sanctification, justification, hope, and Solomon (1 Ki. 3-10). Solomon pictures Christ’s
glory (1 Co. 1:30; Ep. 1; 1 Ti. 1:1). [See Lamb, future glorious earthly reign. [See Millennium.]
Offerings, Passover, Unleavened Bread.] Jonah (Jonah 2; Mt. 12:39-41). Jonah’s three days in
Day of Atonement (Le. 16). The day of atonement the fish’s belly pictures Christ’s death, burial, and
pictures Christ as our Great High Priest, by Himself resurrection. As Jonah was a sign to Nineveh, Jesus’
making atonement for our sins. (1) The High Priest’s resurrection was a sign to the Jews.
linen clothes depicts the holiness of Christ (Le. 16:4; He.
7:26). (2) The High Priest went into the Holy of Holies Did Jesus make alcoholic wine? [See Wine.]
alone (He. 1:3). (3) He did the work of atonement in Did Jesus have long hair? [See Hair.]
the place of the people of Israel, for them (He. 10:20). Did Jesus die on Friday? [See Friday.]
(4) He made atonement by the sprinkling of blood (He. [See Branch, Covenant, Genealogy, God, High Priest,
10:19). (5) He did not go in every day but only once a I Am, Immanuel, Intercession, Jehovah-Tsidkenu, Jesse,
year, thus depicting the once for all sacrifice of Christ Joshua, Kingdom of God, Majesty, Mediator, Messiah,
(He. 7:27; 9:26-28; 10:14). (6) The sevenfold sprinkling Only Begotten, Prophecy, Resurrection, Son of Man, Son
depicts the completeness of Christ’s sacrifice (Le. 16:19; of God, Trinity.]
He. 9:12). (7) The release of the scapegoat depicts the JETHER (excellence). 1 Ch. 2:32.
sufficiency of Christ’s atonement for sin (Le. 16:20-22; JETHETH (a stake or post, subjugation). Ge. 36:40.
He. 10:17-19).
Cities of Refuge (Nu. 35). Jesus Christ is the sinner’s JETHLAH (he exalts, high). Jos. 19:42.
refuge from the wrath of God’s law. Comparisons: (1) JETHRO (very excellent). Ex. 3:1. This was a title for
God provided a place of refuge (Jn. 6:37). (2) No other Moses’ father in law, Reuel. [See Reuel.]
place is safe (Jn. 14:6). (3) The sinner had to flee to JETUR (a pillar, he that keeps order). Ge. 25:15.
safety (Nu. 35:11,15; He. 6:18). Contrasts: (1) The JEUL (hid of God, God has taken away). 1 Ch. 9:6.
cities of refuge were only for those who were innocent JEUSH (an assembly). Ge. 36:5.
(Nu. 35:15-21), but Christ died for sinners (2 Ti. JEUZ (counsel). 1 Ch. 8:10.
1:13-15; Ac. 22:4). (2) The sinner had to stay in the

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