Melchizedek, King and Priest as described in Genesis 14, is the perfect picture of Christ serving as King and Priest in the New Testament.

The picture of Jesus as the Suffering Servant is one of the most precious portraits of Christ in the Old Testament (Matt. 16:21). Joseph is a perfect example of a suffering servant.

The picture of Christ as the suffering servant is reflected in the truths of betrayal preceding forgiveness, identification with the sinful and humiliation preceding exaltation.

Jesus is the Bread of Life. Eternal life with all its beauty and rest comes from him alone. Our God-created hunger can only be satiated by God Himself.

If you want to understand the picture of Bread you must see only Jesus satisfies.

The Bridegroom's typology points to Christ's mission on earth and His loving character. Ironically, we are also the friend of the bridegroom.

The story of infidelity in Hosea, Abraham's servant, the story of Adam and Eve are just a few examples of Christ's Old Testament pictures as the Bridegroom.

Why did Jesus choose a cornerstone as a poetic metaphor to describe Himself? This ancient picture emphasized Jesus' work and His power.

Jesus is described as the Rock, the Cornerstone struck once for all on the cross. Moses striking the rock was the Old Testament picture.

If we want to avoid misunderstanding God's plan, we have to respect God's eternal plan must take precedent over our human instinct of self-protection.

When we trust in Jesus, we are exhorted to not judge others. Our character will be changed and so will our reputation.

Two bears or lies: God could never love me. Well, if I were God I would never have done it that way.”