CONTENTS.

CHAPTER I.

THE TYPES AND PROPHECIES OF MESSIAH BEFORE THE ESTABLISHMENT

OF THE MOSAIC ECONOMY.

The world in its perfect state-The fall of man-First prediction of Messiah

-Expulsion from Eden-Abel's burnt-offering-Noah's ark-Melchizedek

-The offering up of Isaac-Jacob's ladder-God seen in human form-

Joseph-Dying words of Jacob regarding the tribe of Judah-Job's confi-

dence in his Redeemer,

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CHAPTER II.

THE ENTIRE OF THE MOSAIC RITUAL A TYPICAL SERVICE FORESHADOW-

ING MESSIAH.

The appointment of Moses-The passover-The manna-Water from the rock

-Character of Moses-The law given-The national covenant-Moses in

the mount-The tabernacle-The ark of the covenant and mercy-seat-

Table of shew-bread-The golden candlestick-The altar of incense-The

curtains-The altar of burnt-offering-Oil for the light-The garments for

Aaron and his sons-The anointing oil-The laver of brass-The court of the

tabernacle-The regular sacrifices-Re-appointment of the Sabbath-Tables

broken-The cleft of a rock-New tables-The cloud and pillar of fire-

The burnt-offering-The cleansing of the leper-The importance of the blood

-The periodical sacrifices and new reckoning of time-The first-fruits-The

annual atonement-The jubilee-The fire from heaven preserved-The high

priest-The red heifer-The serpents-The order of the camp-Balaam-

The pillar of cloud and fire withdrawn-Exhortations of Moses, and predic-

tion of the prophet like him,

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CHAPTER III.

MESSIAH TYPIFIED BY EMINENT CHARACTERS, AND REVEALED IN THE

PSALMS.

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Joshua-The city of refuge-Samson-Samuel-David-Brook Kidron-Mes-

siah's throne established-His resurrection-His feelings whilst on the cross

-His willingness to be a sacrifice-His character, and the glories of his

church-His ascension-His mental sufferings whilst dwelling among sin-

ners-The prosperity of his kingdom-His mental sufferings in the imme-

diate prospect of his crucifixion-His priesthood, power, and subjects-Joy

of the church on his resurrection-Various circumstances of his life-The

sublime truths revealed by David,

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CHAPTER IV.

SOLOMON A TYPE OF MESSIAH, AND INSPIRED TO WRITE OF HIM.

Solomon-The temple-The presence of Wisdom-Messiah before the earth

was-The endowments of Solomon-The Song of Solomon-The covenant

made with David,

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CHAPTER V.

MESSIAH PREDICTED BY PROPHETS FROM THE TIME OF SAMUEL TO THE

CAPTIVITY.

Jonah in the whale-Israel's conversion-David's kingdom restored-The

vision in the temple-The sign to the house of David-Immanuel's land-

The sanctuary and Rock of offence-Isaiah's children-The light in Zebulon

and Naphtali-The child with many names-The rod from the stem of

Jesse Eliakim-The hiding-place and covert-The voice in the wilderness

-The Creator-The success of Messiah's quiet labours-What he is given to

be and to effect-The homage Jehovah requires-The obstinacy of the Jews

-Address to Cyrus many years before his birth-From whence righteous-

ness would come-To whom every knee shall bow,

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CHAPTER VI.

MESSIAH PREDICTED BY PROPHETS FROM THE TIME OF SAMUEL TO THE

CAPTIVITY.

Messiah's address to the nations-To save the whole of the Jews too small an
object for Messiah-The Father ready to hear his prayer-Messiah's power

to save, and assiduity in the performance of the duties he had undertaken-

All things ready for the salvation of sinners-The effects of Messiah's wis-

dom, humiliation, and the shedding of his blood-His dejected appearance,

sufferings for others, and large reward-His military equipments-His per-

sonal ministry-His constant pleadings for his church until its prosperity is

complete-Messiah destroying the enemies of his kingdom-The outpouring

of the Spirit-Messiah's birthplace-Balm of Gilead-Branch of David, and

Jehovah our righteousness,

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CHAPTER VII.

MESSIAH FORESHOWN IN VISIONS AND TYPES DURING THE CAPTIVITY.

The captivity-Ezekiel's visions of God-The departure of the visible glory—

The plant of Renown-The stone cut out of the mountain-Four men in

the furnace-Messiah receiving the kingdom-The period to elapse till

Messiah suffered death,

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CHAPTER VIII.

MESSIAH SHOWN FORTH FROM THE CAPTIVITY TO THE LAST OF THE

PROPHETS IN A VARIETY OF FORMS.

The proclamation of Cyrus-Haggai sent to the Jews-The desire of all

nations-The signet-Visions and types-Sent-Joshua's change of gar-

ments Stone on which shall be seven eyes-Golden oil distilled-Two

crowns for Joshua-The King of Zion, and the source of the prisoners'

liberty-The remuneration of the prophet-The grief of the Jews-The

fountain opened-The sword awakened-The ark of God taken-The ark of

God sent back again-Removals of the ark of God in Israel-The covenant

-The coming of Messiah certain-The refiner of silver-The sun of right-

eousness-The messenger in immediate advance of Messiah,

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CHAPTER IX.

FROM THE ANNOUNCEMENT TO MARY TILL JOHN THE BAPTIST'S

TESTIMONY TO MESSIAH.

The mother of Messiah-The descent of Jesus in accordance with the registers
-His essential Being-His birth heralded by angels-Adoringly received by
Simeon and Anna-Sought by the Persian Magi-Herod's plan to destroy
him-Taken in haste to Egypt-Prophecies fulfilled-His private life-John
the Baptist preceding Messiah-Sublime introduction to his public ministry

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-His temptation-The Lamb of God-Messiah disclosed to five of the

Jews-The wedding-feast-Messiah puts a stop to trading in the temple-

Is visited by night-John the Baptist's testimony,

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CHAPTER X.

MESSIAH ITINERATING THROUGHOUT GALILEE.

Messiah amongst the Samaritans-Heals the nobleman's son-Preaches in

Nazareth-His works in Zabulon and Nephthalim-Calls disciples to live

nearer to him-Causes a large draught of fishes-Works two miracles in

the forenoon of the day-His works during the evening-At prayer early

next morning-Labours in many of the adjacent towns-Preaches to mul-

titudes-Heals a leper-His popularity great-Heals the paralytic-In-

structs the people, and calls Matthew-Heals a man at the Bethesda-

Corrects wrong ideas of the Sabbath-day-Again teaches right views of the

Sabbath-Heals many-Appoints the twelve Apostles-Heals large num-

bers, and repeats former instruction-Heals the servant-Regardless of

rest or food-Raises a young man about to be interred-Instructs John's

disciples-His observations on various modes of acting-Gives peace to the

awakened conscience,
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CHAPTER XI.

MESSIAH ITINERATING THROUGHOUT GALILEE.

Bestows sight and hearing-Shows the happiness given by the Word of God-

Refuses to gratify the Pharisees-Whom he considers his relatives-

Teaches at the sea of Galilee-Explains parables-Taught only in parables

on one day-Gives instruction suited to various states of mind, and puts down

the storm-Delivers men from the power of demons-His conversation at

the feast of Levi-Does many mighty works-Not respected in Nazareth-

Cures every sort of disease-His instructions to his Apostles-Gives food to

more than five thousand persons-Walks on the sea-Teaches that the food

of the soul is himself-Reproves the Pharisees-Rewards the faith of the

Gentile suppliant, and gives another person sight and hearing-Cures many

persons, and gives food to more than four thousand-Goes away from the

Pharisees-Asks his disciples what are the opinions concerning him-

Shows sufferings must be borne-His transfiguration-Cures the tormented

youth-Foretells his own death, and brings the piece of money to Peter's

hand-Shows who is the greatest person-Additional instructions to his

Apostles-Corrects John's error in judgment,

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