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This man was the first Adam, Christ is the new Adam
Who is Adam? (1 Corinthians 15:45)
Three days in the fish prefigured three days in the tomb
What is Jonah in the Whale? (Matthew 12:40
Jacob’s ladder united heaven and earth, pointing to this mystery
What is the Incarnation? (John 1:14)
The ark of Noah is a type of this
What is the Church? (1 Peter 3:20-21)
This king of Salem foreshadowed Christ’s eternal priesthood
Who is Melchizedek? (Hebrews 7:1-3)
He carried the wood for his own sacrifice, like Christ carried the Cross.
Who is Isaac? (Genesis 22)
Crossing the Red Sea is a type of this sacrament
What is Baptism? (1 Corinthians 10:1-2
Aaron’s staff that blossomed prefigured this event
What is the Virgin Birth? (Numbers 17:8; Matthew 1:23)
The entrance in the side of the ark prefigured this event
What is Christ’s side being pierced? (John 19:34)
This prophet said, 'Out of Egypt I called my Son.
Who is Hosea? (Hosea 11:1; Matthew 2:15)
He forgave his brothers and saved them from famine
Who is Joseph? (Genesis 37-50
This event is foreshadowed by the bronze serpent lifted on a staff
What is the Crucifixion? (John 3:14-15)
The Ark of the Covenant held manna, symbolizing this sacrament.
What is the Eucharist? (John 6:51
Noah’s family saved in the ark represents this
What is salvation in the Church? (1 Peter 3:20-21)
The suffering of this man foreshadowed Christ’s suffering
Who is Job? (Job 42:10; James 5:11)
He was bound, blinded, and broke free, like Christ destroyed death
Who is Samson? (Judges 16
The manna in the desert prefigured this sacrament
What is the Eucharist? (John 6:51)
The Tree of Life points to this saving wood
What is the Cross? (Galatians 3:13)
The Church is shaped like this symbol of salvation
What is an ark? (Genesis 6:14-18)
This man mediated between God and Israel, prefiguring Christ.
Who is Moses? (Deuteronomy 18:15; John 5:46)
A righteous shepherd killed by his brother, like Christ was killed by His people
Who is Abel? (Genesis 4)
David defeating Goliath foreshadows Christ defeating this enemy
Who is Satan? (Hebrews 2:14)
Elijah’s mantle prefigured the giving of this gift
What is the Holy Spirit? (Acts 2:1-4)
The Church is the unity of these two realms.
What are Heaven and Earth? (Ephesians 1:10)
The prophet who ascended in a fiery chariot prefigured Christ’s Ascension
Who is Elijah? (2 Kings 2:11; Acts 1:9)