God is Mingled with Man to form a Fighting Unit of Eternal and Perfect Government

It is quite wonderful to see that, according to the book of Numbers, in the Israelites encamping in array, their formation shows us that God is mingled with the created man, forming a unit of eternal and perfect government. In the first chapter of Numbers we see the formation of the army to fight for […]

Being Bold and Victorious like Lions toward sin, and Willing to Serve man like an Ox

The four living creatures in Ezekiel 1 are the unique and complete expression of Christ; they have the face of a man (a genuine and proper man), of a lion (boldness, vigor, strength, victory, and reigning), of an ox (willing to labor, bear the burden, and sacrifice), and eagle (powerful, buoyant, and transcendent). The appearance […]

Jacob’s Prophesying with Blessing: Judah, a type of Christ as the Ultimate Overcomer

Jacob prophesied with blessing concerning his sons; according to the Old Testament, the twelve sons of Jacob are arranged in four groups of three. Jacob’s speaking concerning Reuben, Simeon, and Levi was not so positive: they didn’t receive the blessing but were rather scattered and even judged because of their disposition and actions. Their history […]