Previously we've looked at the type of Elijah and John the Baptist. The final parallel on our list between them was this: both were followed by someone greater. We posed the question: If Elijah was followed by Elisha, and Elijah represents John the Baptist, would it be fair to say that Elisha is a shadow... Continue Reading →
Elijah and John the Baptist: A Typology
In Malachi 4:5, the Lord declares through the prophet that Elijah the prophet was coming before the great day of the Lord. In Matthew 11:14, whilst speaking of John the Baptist, Jesus declares, 'If you will receive it, this (John the Baptist) is Elijah which was to come'. In doing so, He draws a clear... Continue Reading →
Matthew 11:14b – This is Elijah
"And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come." Previously we had a look at the first part of what Jesus said. Let's now look at the second. What was it that Jesus was offering to those listening? He was offering a key of understanding. 'This is Elias' is a... Continue Reading →
Matthew 11:14a – The Will of Man
" And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come."Matthew 11:14 Jesus has been talking in the preceding verses concerning John the Baptist with some high praise of his ministry. After stating that all the law and prophets had prophesied until John, He makes a short statement that if one... Continue Reading →
The Spirit and the Water – Genesis 1:2
Genesis 1:2b And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. The first chapter of the Bible opens with simple language, but yet, it conveys so much. Let's consider today, not even a whole verse but just part of a verse from that chapter: Genesis 1:2b. In fact, we are not even... Continue Reading →
Talking Bible 