In Jewish eschatology there is a figure called Mashiach ben Yoseph. He is believed by the Jews to be a Messiah who will come and die for the people who comes from the house of Joseph and of whom Joseph is a 'type'1. This belief is an indicator of the high esteem with which Joseph... Continue Reading →
Elisha: a Type of Jesus Christ
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 →
Zechariah 9:16
"And the LORD their God shall save them in that day as the flock of his people:" In the previous verses we have seen the rise of the Church and the divine protection and authority that rests on it. Now we see all this encapsulated in verse 16 & 17. When we consider that Jesus... Continue Reading →
Psalms 80:14
"Return, we beseech thee, O God of hosts: look down from heaven, and behold, and visit this vine;" The recurring theme of the prayer of Psalms 80 is once again at the front as the Psalmist asks again, "Return!" As we have previously noted, while one could perhaps see the questioning of why God allowed... Continue Reading →
Zechariah 9:15b – The Invincible Church part 2
“The LORD of hosts shall defend them; and they shall devour, and subdue with sling stones; and they shall drink, and make a noise as through wine; and they shall be filled like bowls, and as the corners of the altar.” It wasn't originally my plan to cover verse 15 in two parts, but due... Continue Reading →
Zechariah 9:15 – The Invincible Church
"The LORD of hosts shall defend them; and they shall devour, and subdue with sling stones; and they shall drink, and make a noise as through wine; and they shall be filled like bowls, and as the corners of the altar." As we get to the end of Zechariah 9, it's worth having a quick... Continue Reading →
Zechariah 9:14
"And the LORD shall be seen over them, and his arrow shall go forth as the lightning: and the Lord GOD shall blow the trumpet, and shall go with whirlwinds of the south." In the previous verses we have seen the making of a new covenant by the blood of the Messiah and the formation... Continue Reading →
Jesus Asleep in the Boat in Psalms 107:23-31
It was by chance only recently I was thinking on the passage in Mark 4 where Jesus calms the sea. While doing so, I came across a reference that was so incredibly similar, but it was not in another Gospel. It was all the way back in Psalms. As I read it, I realized it... Continue Reading →
Zechariah 9:12
"Turn you to the strong hold, ye prisoners of hope: even to day do I declare that I will render double unto thee;" In our previous verses we've seen the foretelling of the coming Messiah, a brief description of him, and closed with the promise that there would be a new covenant that would free... Continue Reading →
Zechariah 9:11 – Blood of the Covenant
"As for thee also, by the blood of thy covenant I have sent forth thy prisoners out of the pit wherein is no water." "As for thee also"This passage is no longer being addressed about the Messiah, but to the Messiah. "by the blood of thy covenant"There are two things of note here: one, the... Continue Reading →
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