Pictures of Resurrection

Posted here is the sermon delivered by Br. Joshua Rajan at Borivali Assembly on 24th September 2017.

Passage of Reference: Num 17:6-8/1 Thes 4:13-18, Lev 2:14/1 Cor 15:20-23, Lev 14:4-7/1 Cor 15:14,17, Mat 12:38-40/Heb 2:14-15, Gen 8:4

This sermon explores the position and privileges bestowed on the believer through the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus, with the help of five old testament pictures. The pictures of Resurrection studied are-

Aaron’s budded rod – Life springing forth from deadness (Num 17:6-8/1 Thes 4:13-18)
The offering of firstfruits – Christ our firstfruits (Lev 2:14/1 Cor 15:20-23)
The cleansed leper’s sparrow – The assurance of sins forgiven (Lev 14:4-7/1 Cor 15:14,17)
Jonah and the great fish – Deliverance from the fear of death (Mat 12:38-40/Heb 2:14-15)
Noah’s ark – Eternal rest in glory (Gen 8:4)