Prophetic Parallels

We know that Jonah was in the whale for three days and three nights. When speaking to the crowd, Jesus revealed to them that this was an outline of what will happen in his own life : “For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of a huge fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth” (Matt. 12:40).  

Teacher's Notes

​Therefore, from this we understand that there was symbolism through what happened in Jonah’s life. Why was he in the whale for three days? What was the significance of the time period? Well, as Jesus puts it, it was a prophetic parallel to the time frame that Jesus would be in hades after his death on the cross.[1] It’s as if Jonah was a “type” of Jesus at certain points. Therefore, through examples like this, you will see that prophetic parallels can have symbolism from everything to the sequence of the historical event, to timeframe mentioned in the historical event.  [1] Jonah called the belly of the fish sheol (Jonah 2:2). Sheol is the land of the dead in Hebrew, in Greek the land of the dead is called Hades (Act 2:31- Hades is the word used for hell, this references Psalms 16:10, which uses sheol for hell instead of Hades) .

Prophetic Parallels Pt2

Teacher's Notes

PROPHETIC PARALLELS deals with principles which are eternal and consistent. They repeats this exact work at the door of His second coming. The pursuit, discovery and acceptance of truth, no matter how painful or startling, will determine the destiny of each soul. 

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Psalm 127:3-5 Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, So are the children of one's youth. How blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them; They will not be ashamed When they speak with their enemies in the gate. Psalm 135:12 And He gave their land as a heritage, A heritage to Israel His people. Job 20:29 "This is the wicked man's portion from God, Even the heritage decreed to him by God." Psalm 119:111 I have inherited Your testimonies forever, For they are the joy of my heart. 1 Peter 5:3 nor yet as lording it over those allotted to your charge, but proving to be examples to the flock. Psalm 136:21 And gave their land as a heritage, For His lovingkindness is everlasting, Psalm 136:22Even a heritage to Israel His servant, For His lovingkindness is everlasting. Job 27:13 "This is the portion of a wicked man from God, And the inheritance which tyrants receive from the Almighty. Psalm 16:6 The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places; Indeed, my heritage is beautiful to me.

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