This topic, "Samuel-David & John-Jesus" draws parallels between the Old Testament figures Samuel, David, Saul and the New Testament John the Baptist and Jesus, arguing the books of Samuel declare the Gospel through typology. It compares Hanna and Elizabeth...
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This topic, "Samuel-David & John-Jesus" draws parallels between the Old Testament figures Samuel, David, Saul and the New Testament John the Baptist and Jesus, arguing the books of Samuel declare the Gospel through typology. It compares Hanna and Elizabeth as barren mothers of miracle-born prophets, notes Samuel and John both ended corrupt priesthood eras and anointed kings - David and Jesus - who began their public work at age 30 after their sponsor died/imprisoned. The text uses a timeline chart linking years of Eli, Samuel, Saul, Esh-baal, and David to the Ark’s movements, claiming David’s 38th year matches when the Ark moved to Jerusalem and Saul’s reign was only ∼11-9 years. Other parallels include David vs Goliath for 40 days mirroring Jesus’ 40-day fast and temptation, Nathan’s prophecy to David about an eternal throne applied to Christ, and Saul’s rejection mirroring the Temple rulers’ rejection of Jesus.
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