One of the great truths of Scripture is that the Old Testament is filled with types and shadows that pre-figure what is to come in fulfillment through Jesus Christ and His Kingdom. In this morning’s message we have a perfect example of this. The principle is articulated by the Apostle Paul, contrasting Adam (the first Adam) with Christ (the second Adam). Paul then states this principle: first the natural, then the spiritual. The Apostle Paul utilized this interpretive tool throughout his writings, looking at historical events and people from the Old Testament and applying a spiritual interpretation and New Testament application. If you can grab hold of this interpretive tool, it will revolutionize your Bible study — the Old Testament “comes alive” for you and is more than just a historical account of important events.