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Questions From ReadersThe Watchtower—2015 | March 15
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TYPE
The passover lamb sacrificed in ancient Israel was a type.—Num. 9:2
ANTITYPE
Paul identified Christ as “our Passover lamb.”—1 Cor. 5:7
The Scriptures do indicate that some individuals mentioned in the Bible served as types of something greater.
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Questions From ReadersThe Watchtower—2015 | March 15
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TYPE
The passover lamb sacrificed in ancient Israel was a type.—Num. 9:2
ANTITYPE
Paul identified Christ as “our Passover lamb.”—1 Cor. 5:7
In his letter to the Hebrews, Paul links king-priest Melchizedek to Jesus, highlighting specific similarities between the two. (Heb. 6:20; 7:1-3)
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Questions From ReadersThe Watchtower—2015 | March 15
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For example, although Paul tells us that Melchizedek is a type of Jesus, Paul says nothing about the fact that on one occasion Melchizedek brought out bread and wine for Abraham to enjoy after he had defeated four kings. Hence, there is no Scriptural basis for finding a hidden meaning in that incident.—Gen. 14:1, 18.
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