Finding Jesus in the Old Testament: Biblical Typology (Types & Antitypes) | Preparing for Easter

In this Coffee with Hales episode, the host continues a “Preparing Our Hearts for Easter” series by explaining biblical typology—real Old Testament events divinely ordained as prophetic pictures fulfilled by Jesus in the New Testament. Using a clip from pastor David Curtis, she defines type vs. antitype as shadow vs. reality and distinguishes typology (identified by the New Testament) from reader-made illustrations (such as Isaac).

She gives key examples tied to Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday: the bronze serpent lifted on a pole (Numbers 21) fulfilled by Jesus being lifted up (John 3), the temple veil limiting access to God fulfilled by the veil tearing at Jesus’ death and believers entering God’s presence through Christ (Matthew 27; Hebrews 10), and Adam as a type fulfilled by Jesus as the last Adam bringing resurrection and life (1 Corinthians 15; Romans 5). She ends with reflection questions and a practical highlighting study method to connect Old and New Testament passages.

00:00 Welcome and Easter Series

00:46 What Is Typology

02:02 Pastor Clip Explained

04:59 Type vs Antitype Shadow

07:10 Types vs Illustrations

09:32 Why Typology Matters

10:42 Bronze Serpent Example

12:33 Temple Veil Torn

15:23 Second Adam Fulfillment

17:49 Reflection and Study Activity

21:02 Final Thoughts and Outro