Old Testament Shadows in the Restored Church
A lamb without blemish was slain,
Its blood spared the faithful from pain.
A symbol so clear
Of Christ drawing near—
This Passover points to what sacred ordinance again?
Sacrament
In Eden the Lord walked with man,
His presence part of the plan.
A garden divine,
Where heaven could shine—
What temple-like place began God’s first span?
Garden of Eden
A staff in his hand and the sea split wide,
He led Israel safely with God as his guide.
Commandments he brought
That Jehovah had taught—
Which prophet on Sinai stood sanctified?
Moses
Two tablets of stone were brought down,
God’s laws for each village and town.
Precise commands words to obey
To walk in His way—
What do we call these rules that bring heaven’s crown?
The Ten Commandments
A giant stood proud in the field,
But one young boy would not yield.
With sling and one stone
His courage was shown—
Which shepherd made Goliath kneel?
David
In Jordan a prophet once stood,
Calling sinners to change as they should.
Immersed in the stream
Like a cleansing redeem—
What ordinance mirrors this act for our good?
Baptism
A tabernacle moved in the sand,
Built exactly as God had planned.
With altar and veil,
And priestly detail—
What prophet led Israel to build this holy command?
Moses
He called down fire from heaven above,
To prove which God Israel should love.
On Carmel he prayed,
And Baal’s prophets were swayed—
Which prophet showed power from heaven thereof?
Elijah
A rainbow stretched over the sky,
A promise that waters run dry.
God pledged to the earth
No flood of that worth—
Which covenant sign caught the eye?
A Rainbow
A coat full of colors he wore,
Yet jealousy opened a door.
Sold into a land
By brothers’ harsh hand—
Which dreamer rose high in Egypt’s store?
Joseph
Old prophets laid hands on the head,
A blessing or calling was said.
That pattern still stands
With authority’s hands—
What priesthood act today follows what scripture once read?
Priesthood Blessing
Priesthood Ordination
In the city Jerusalem it stood,
A house made of cedar and wood.
The glory filled in,
Forgiving all sin—
Which king built this temple as scripture has told?
Solomon
A boy heard the Lord in the night,
And answered the voice with delight.
“Speak, Lord,” he replied,
“With me you can confide”—
Which prophet first heard God’s whispering light?
Samuel
A star-filled night promised a seed,
A nation through which all are freed.
Through covenant grace
Chosen in time and space —
Which patriarch received this great creed?
Abraham
A fiery furnace blazed bright,
But three faithful stood in the light.
A fourth figure there
Walked safe in the flare—
Which trio refused the king’s might?
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
In Israel oil crowned the king,
Or priests to their holy work bring.
A sacred set-apart
With oil on the heart—
What modern ordinance mirrors this thing?
Anointing
A chamber so sacred inside,
Where only the high priest could stride.
Once yearly he’d go
Where God’s mercy would flow—
What room did the temple veil hide?
Holy of Holies
A lion’s den could not make him fear,
For angels kept danger from near.
Though kings changed their reign,
His faith would remain—
Which prophet stood firm year by year?
Daniel
The law filled with rituals and care,
With sacrifices offered in prayer.
Though strict it would guide
Till Christ would provide—
What law did Israel faithfully bear?
The Law of Moses
A wall fell flat with a shout,
When trumpets and faith rang out.
They marched day by day
Till God made a way—
What city came tumbling about?
Jericho
Twelve tribes of old Israel stood,
God’s covenant people for good.
Through patriarch’s word
That lineage is heard—
What blessing today reveals heritage as it should?
Patriarchal Blessing
After Babylon exile for many years,
A temple rose through toil and tears.
Prophet Ezra urged them on
Till the work was done—
What number temple was built when the Jews returned from their fears?
The "Second Temple"
He warned that destruction would fall,
Yet mercy still answered the call.
Nineveh repented,
Though he had lamented—
Which prophet was swallowed before preaching to all?
Jonah
A promise of hearts made anew,
Where God’s law inside would stay true.
The prophets foretold
A covenant bold—
What "covenant" did Joseph bring into view?
The "New and Everlasting Covenant"
A queen risked death for her race,
Approaching the king face to face.
Her courage and fast
Saved lives at the last—
Which queen showed such bravery and grace?
Esther