The Life of JESUS Mirrors the Lives of Israel
JESUS Is a True Israelite.
Egypt | Gen 46:1-7, Mt 2:14-15
- Hebrews find refuge here by escaping the famine, and Joseph takes his family here for refuge.
Baby Boys Murdered | Ex 1:15-22, Mt 2:16-18
- Pharaoh
- Herod
River & Sea | Ex 14:15-31, Mt 3:13-17
- Hebrews crossed on dry land through the Red Sea and were saved.
- JESUS, for repentance’s sake, was baptized in the Jordan River. HE did/does not need to repent, but we do.
Wilderness | Nu 14:15-31, Mt 4:1-11
- Israelites spent 40 years in –
- JESUS spent 40 days in –
These events are to show GOD working to save all people.