The Exodus as a Type for the Gathering of Believers
The narrative of the exodus from Egypt, a pivotal event in the Old Testament, holds profound typological significance for understanding the gathering of believers into the assembly of God. This exodus, led under divine guidance, serves as a prefigurement, an image, of the liberation and gathering of the assembly from among the Gentiles.
The Exodus: A Shadow of Things to Come
The exodus from Egypt wasn't merely a historical event; it was a carefully orchestrated act with deeper, symbolic resonance. It represents the assembly's departure from a state of spiritual bondage to a state of freedom and inheritance.
For the whole exodus of the people out of Egypt, which took place under divine guidance, was a type and image of the exodus of the assembly which should take place from among the Gentiles (Source: Document: 1739749258570-eotm94-anf01.txt)
Just as the Israelites were led out of physical slavery in Egypt, so too is the assembly led out of spiritual captivity in the world.
Moses and Jesus: Contrasting Leaders
Moses, a servant of God, played a crucial role in the physical exodus. However, he could not bestow the ultimate inheritance. This task falls to Jesus, the Son of God.
...and for this cause He leads it out at last from this world into His own inheritance, which Moses the servant of God did not [bestow], but which Jesus the Son of God shall give for an inheritance (Source: Document: 1739749258570-eotm94-anf01.txt)
This distinction highlights the transition from the Old Covenant to the New Covenant, with Jesus as the ultimate deliverer and inheritor.
Plagues as a Universal Parallel
The plagues that afflicted Egypt were not isolated incidents but foreshadowed a broader, universal judgment.
...he will find that the nations [are to] receive the same plagues universally, as Egypt then did particularly (Source: Document: 1739749258570-eotm94-anf01.txt)
This suggests a pattern where historical events serve as warnings and reflections of future realities, highlighting the comprehensive scope of God's plan.
The Tabernacle: Constructed From Gentile Resources
The very materials used to construct the tabernacle, the dwelling place of God, were sourced from the Egyptians.
For whatsoever we acquired from unrighteousness when we were heathen, we are proved righteous, when we have become believers, by applying it to the Lord's advantage (Source: Document: 1739749258570-eotm94-anf01.txt)
This symbolizes how resources and skills acquired before conversion can be consecrated and used for divine purposes after embracing the assembly.
In conclusion, the exodus narrative is more than just a historical account; it's a typological blueprint. It foreshadows the gathering of believers from among the Gentiles, led not by a mere servant but by the Son of God, into an inheritance far greater than any earthly possession. The parallels between the exodus and the assembly's journey underscore the consistent nature of God's redemptive plan throughout history.