Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ.
A shadow
The body
General references
Bible References
A shadow
John 1:17
The law came through Moses. Loving-kindness and truth came through Jesus Christ.
Hebrews 8:5
The work they do as priests is only a copy and a shadow of what is in heaven. It is the same as it was with Moses. When he was about to build the sacred tent, God told him: Be sure to make everything according to the pattern you were shown on the mountain.
Hebrews 9:9
This is a symbol that points to the present time. It means that the offerings and animal sacrifices presented to God cannot make the worshiper's heart perfect,
Hebrews 10:1
The Law is a shadow of the good things to come. It is not the actual things. The continual yearly sacrifices can never make those who worship perfect.
The body
Matthew 11:28
Come unto me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.
Hebrews 4:1
While the promise of entering his rest remains, let us fear that one of you might come up short and not enter.
General references
Leviticus 11:24
Regarding the creatures mentioned above, this is how you would become unclean: When you touch their dead bodies you will be unclean until evening.
Galatians 4:10
You observe days and months, seasons and years.