The Old Testament is symbolic of the better covenant in the New Testament made possible through Jesus.  In summary:

Puzzle Piece 1: LIFE

• Adam gave us a physical life of mortality.
• JESUS gives us a spiritual life of immortality.

Puzzle Piece 2: CLEANSED

• Noah’s flood cleansed the earth of evil.
• JESUS’ baptism cleanses our hearts of evil.

Puzzle Piece 3: NATION

• Abraham birthed a nation of Israelites.
• JESUS birthed a nation of Christians.

Puzzle Piece 4: FREEDOM

• Moses led the Israelites to freedom from slavery.
• JESUS leads Christians to freedom from sin.

Puzzle Piece 5: COVENANT

• Moses gave the Israelites a covenant of law.
• JESUS gives Christians a covenant of love.

Puzzle Piece 6: LEADERS

• Judges & Kings were leaders of an earthly kingdom.
• JESUS’ disciples are leaders of a Heavenly Kingdom.

Puzzle Piece 7: VICTORY

• The Israelites had temporary victory.
• JESUS gives Christians eternal victory.

CONTINUE READING…Connecting the Pieces