The Exodus - Hebrews Connection

Paper Summary:

This paper describes the exodus story of the Israelites as clearly proven to be a type of the salvation story through the evidence given in Hebrews. It describes the exodus story and discusses the salvation doctrine therein. The paper then discusses the connection between Moses and Jesus in regards to the book of Hebrews and the various occurrences in the story.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Exodus Story
The Salvation Doctrine
The Moses-Jesus Connection
The Egypt-Sin Connection
The Passover-Crucifixion Connection
The Red Sea-Baptism Connection
The Manna-Christ Connection
The Mount Sinai-Justification Connection
The Kadesh Barnea-Crossroads Connection
The Wilderness-Sanctification Connection
The Canaan-Spirit Filled Life Connection
Christ's Superiority
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"The author of Hebrews points out that Moses deserved honor because he was faithful to his house. Jesus, however, deserved more honor because He built that house. Moses was a servant in his house, but Jesus was a son in the house. The Jews had a very high opinion of their religion, and the author was trying to make the point that the Christian religion was as worthy of consideration as Judaism; not only that, but the priesthood of Christianity was even superior to the Jewish priesthood. The author is trying to explain that the relationship between Jesus and the gospel is the same as the relationship between Moses and the law. Both Moses and Jesus were faithful in fulfilling ancient promises. Moses fulfilled the earthly promise God made to Abram about having his own nation. Jesus, however, fulfilled the spiritual promise God made as far back as Eden, as Adam and Eve were being expelled. Jesus fulfilled forty centuries of spiritual promises through His faithfulness."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Anderson, Robert. Types in Hebrews. Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel Publications, 1978.
• Bruce, F.F. The Epistle to the Hebrews. Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1990.
• Hagner, Donald A. Encountering the Book of Hebrews. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2002.
• Monser, J.W. Types and Metaphors of the Bible. St. Louis, MI: John Burns Book Co., 1886.
• Seiss, Joseph Augustus. Lectures on Hebrews. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1954.

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