Out of Slavery

And by a prophet the LORD brought Israel out of Egypt, and by a prophet was he preserved (Hos 12:13).

Why did the Lord God Almighty bring the children of Israel out of Egypt? What is His eternal purpose? What is His goal for delivering them with such an extravagant display of power and might at the Red Sea and in the wilderness for forty years? From what we know of our Lord God, there is always a purpose behind His investments, and this too will bring a glorious return. He is the Almighty, the wise Husbandman. We must ponder on this to see, even if as it were in a glass dimly, the eternal purpose of God; by doing this, we shall understand why God so lavished His love toward us that, Christ died for us while we were yet sinners.

It is important to establish that all of Scripture—both Old and New Testaments—is applicable to us today, at least on a spiritual plane. The spirit of the Scripture is applicable to every generation. The Apostle Paul in a letter to his son Timothy wrote:
But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works” (2 Tim 3:14-17).

We must be clear in our minds, therefore, that the Old Testament Scriptures, in type and prophecy, are applicable to the Church of Jesus Christ on a spiritual plane. For instance, there is no question as to what Passover signifies or the spiritual meaning of the Feast of Passover and Unleavened Bread, which began on the night preceding the exodus of the Children of Israel from Egypt. It was a prophecy that was fulfilled when Christ our Passover Lamb was sacrificed on the cross. This application of Old Testament Scripture in type and prophecy is established beyond any shadow of a doubt. It is also well understood that the waving of the sheaves of firstfruit was fulfilled on the resurrection morning when the Lord Jesus rose from the dead and became the firstfruit of them that slept (I Cor 15:20), firstborn from the dead (Col 1:18), and the Lord of the New Creation.

The foundational truth of the gospel was written and prefigured in the Old Testament long before its fulfillment.

These representations of divine truth in type and shadow appear everywhere in the Old Testament. The word of God is replete with portraits of Christ in types and shadows. For instance, we see Him in Genesis as the seed of the woman; in Exodus, He is the Passover Lamb whose blood is on the doorpost; He is the manna, the bread of life that came down from heaven. In Leviticus, He is the Great High Priest. In Numbers, He is the Pillar of Fire by night and the Glory Cloud by day. In Deuteronomy, He is the Deliverer and the Prophet like unto Moses. In the Book of Joshua, He is the Commander-in-Chief of the army of the Most High God. It doesn’t matter where you look in Scripture— Christ is shown forth. The entire Word of God is a revelation of Jesus Christ.

Dear reader, before we go any further, let’s pause and make sure everyone reading this book is on the same page. Let’s ascertain that we are all at the same starting line. This is of utmost importance.

Man is dead in sin and trespasses, bankrupt, in prison and cannot deliver himself from the dominion of sin and the devil. This is akin to the children of Israel in Egypt. God, because of His inexplicable love, sent a deliverer, His own Son, to pay the price for man’s redemption. He sent His Son to pay the price: to die in our place, for the wages of sin is death. And so, God demonstrated His love toward us in that while we were yet sinners, miserable offenders, Christ died for us.

This indeed is the Gospel: “That Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures” (I Cor 15:3-4).

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only-begotten Son, that whosoever believes on him may not perish, but have life eternal (John 3:16).

Here is the most important step that everyone must take. Because all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, everyone must accept the salvation God has provided through Jesus Christ. There is only one way to be saved; there is only one Name given under heaven to men by which we can be saved: and that is the Name of Jesus. So, if you are not 100% sure that you have eternal life, this is what you must do—and you can do it right this minute:

Recognize that you, like everyone else, are a sinner. “As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one“ (Rom 3:10); “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God“ (Rom 3:23); the soul that sinneth must die, “for the wages of sin is death“ (Rom 6:23).

Recognize that you cannot save yourself by your good works. “But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags” (Isaiah 64:6); “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast“ (Eph 2:8).

The price has been paid. “The wages of sin is death” (Rom 5:8). “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” (Rom 6:23). Christ already died in your place and paid the debt. Salvation is a gift and is by grace. (Rom 6:23, Eph 2:8)

So what do you need to do to be saved? Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ. “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation” (Rom 10:9-10). Repent, turn away from doing it your own way, and accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior.

When will you be saved? At the moment when you believe in your heart that Jesus died and was raised from the dead for you, and you confess with your mouth that Jesus is your Lord. At that moment, you will be saved.

Pray this prayer for your salvation now:
Dear Heavenly Father, I come to you in the Name of Jesus. Your word says “anyone that comes to you, You will in no wise cast out” (Joh 6:37). So I know You won’t cast me out. Thank You, for You said in your word that “…if I shall confess with my mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in mine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, I shall be saved,” and that “whosoever shall call upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved” (Rom 10:13).

I believe in my heart that Jesus Christ is the Son of God; I believe He died on the cross for me and was raised from the dead for my justification; I confess with my mouth that Jesus Christ is Lord and that He is my Lord and Savior; Therefore, according to your word, I AM SAVED. Thank you, my Father, and thank You, my Lord, in Jesus’ Name, Amen.