Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ.

General references

Bible References

A shadow

John 1:17
because while the Law was given through Moses, grace and truth came through Jesus the Messiah.
Hebrews 8:5
They serve in a sanctuary that is a copy, a shadow of the heavenly one. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tent: "See to it that you make everything according to the pattern that was shown you on the mountain."
Hebrews 9:9
This illustration for today indicates that the gifts and sacrifices being offered could not clear the conscience of a worshiper,
Hebrews 10:1
For the Law, being only a reflection of the blessings to come and not their substance, can never make perfect those who come near by the same sacrifices repeatedly offered year after year.

The body

Matthew 11:28
"Come to me, all of you who are weary and loaded down with burdens, and I will give you rest.
Hebrews 4:1
Therefore, as long as the promise of entering his rest remains valid, let us be afraid! Otherwise, some of you will fail to reach it,

General references

Leviticus 11:24
and is unclean. Anyone who touches their carcasses becomes unclean until evening.
Galatians 4:10
You are observing days, months, seasons, and years.

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