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(Created page with "{{bl| Moses's staff lifted in battle }} As Israel entered the wilderness, they crossed the red sea as a picture of the cross. Entering into Rephidim is a shadow of the Christian entering into the rest of Christ, as Rephidim means 'rest'. The first battle is fought by God against the flesh. This is represented by Amalek (עמלק - people, flesh עמ taught ל of the cross ק). Amalek is a grandson of Esau, who chose the flesh over his inheritance. He is the father of...") |
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This is a fun passage to unpack, but our focus here is to list examples of salvation being found in the cross through symbols of things being lifted up. | This is a fun passage to unpack, but our focus here is to list examples of salvation being found in the cross through symbols of things being lifted up. | ||
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As the Israelites journeyed through the wilderness, they crossed the Red Sea, symbolizing the cross. When they arrived in Rephidim, it signified Christians entering into the rest of Christ, as Rephidim means 'rest'. | |||
The initial battle against the flesh was led by God, with Amalek representing the flesh (עמלק - people, flesh עמ taught ל of the cross ק). Amalek, a descendant of Esau, who prioritized the flesh over his inheritance, is also the forefather of Edom (red, man), providing further clues to the mysteries. | |||
When Moses raised his staff (works) with the power of God, Amalek, symbolizing the flesh, was defeated. If his hand was lowered, Israel would suffer defeat. The act of lifting the staff was crucial for salvation, echoing the significance of Cain's countenance being lifted and the ark as foreshadowings of the cross. | |||
While this passage offers many layers of interpretation, our main focus is to highlight instances where salvation is linked to the cross through the imagery of lifting up. | |||
