Jesus Christ and the Everlasting Gospel
Lesson 6
Types, Shadows, and Symbols of Jesus the Christ
See also
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1. Cover page |
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Types, Shadows, and Symbols of Jesus the Christ
Background and Student Reading
Russell M Nelson In This Holy Land, Tambuli, Feb. 1991, 10-19
Enrichment Section C: Symbolism and Typology in the Old Testament, Old Testament Student Manual: Genesis - 2 Samuel, 3rd ed. (Church Educational System manual, 2003), 111-15
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2 Nephi 11:2-6; Moses 6:63
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Elevated Learning
As you go through this institute lesson make notes in your study journal of the things that impress on your mind and heart and expand your personal understanding. Take the time to review these notes and share with others after the lesson. This is an important part of your elevated learning experience and will help the gospel of Jesus Christ get down into your heart and contribute to your successful graduation of this institute course.
2. Signs and Symbols |
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2 Nephi 11:4, Moses 6:63
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Questions
What are the core truths taught in the scriptures?
What examples are there that are "the typifying of", or symbolic of Jesus Christ?
3. Types and shadows of Jesus Christ |
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Types, Shadows, Symbols, Similitudes
1. Genesis 22:1-14
2. Exodus 3:7-8, 10-12
3. Exodus 12:3, 5-7, 13-14, 46
4. Exodus 16: 14-15, 18
5. Leviticus 8:15, 30, 17:11
6. Leviticus 16:2-6, 17
7. Leviticus 22:19-22
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Questions
What examples can be found in these scripture references?
4. All things created |
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"In this holy land" (Russell M Nelson)
Russell M Nelson
In This Holy Land, Tambuli, Feb. 1991, 10-19
Questions
Why do you think all things have been created to represent or to symbolise the Saviour?
How has a symbol of the Saviour strengthened your faith?
How can you better recognise the symbols of the Saviour?
5. Gospel symbols and images of Christ |
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Questions
What did Nephi delight in?
How can covenants be symbolic and teach us about Jesus Christ?
6. To testify of His son |
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Every divine ordinance or performance ordained of God, every sacrifice, symbolism, and similitude; all that God ever gave to his people - all was ordained and established in such a way as to testify of his Son and center the faith of believing people in him and in the redemption he was foreordained to make.
Bruce R McConkie
The Promised Messiah: The First Coming of Christ [1978], 28
Questions
What doctrines or principles are taught in this statement?
How can this knowledge be helpful as we participate in gospel ordinances?
7. Remember Him |
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Romans 6:3-6 3 Nephi 18:7, 11
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Questions
How do gospel covenants and ordinances help you remember the Saviour?
What is a symbol of the Saviour that has great meaning for you?
How that this symbol bless your life?
8. Summary |
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• Scriptural symbols of Christ
• Symbols and images of Christ in gospel covenants and ordinances
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Questions
Choose a day this week to consciously look for images, objects or events that remind you of the Saviour. Record what you find so can share with others.
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