Required reading
Continue Types of the Messiah in Vol 2 of the Works by Jonathan Edwards (Available from Amazon or free here) by reading up to the paragraph beginning with 'I shall mention but one thing more under this head of things that we have an account of in the history of the Old Testament, remarkably agreeing with things said in prophecies relating to the Messiah’s kingdom and redemption; and that is, the return of the Jews from the Babylonish captivity.'
My summary
Today we read of types of the Messiah in the life of Solomon including:
(i) his name;
(ii) his ascent to the throne;
(iii) his people;
(iv) his effect on other nations.
What grabbed me
I enjoyed the connection of peace between Solomon and the Messiah: 'The things that are said of Solomon fall little, if any thing, short of those that are said of David, in their remarkable agreement with things said of the Messiah in the prophecies. His name Solomon, signifies peace or peaceable, and was given him by God himself, from respect to the signification, because he should enjoy peace, and be a means of peace to God’s people. 1 Chron. xxii. 9. “Behold, a son shall be born to thee, who shall be a man of rest; and I will give him rest from all his enemies round about. For his name shall be Solomon; and I will give peace and quietness unto Israel in his days.” This is agreeable to Isa. ix. 6, 7. “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder; and his name shall be called The Prince of Peace: of the increase of his peace there shall be no end.” Psal. cx. “Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedec,” who as the apostle observes, was king of Salem, that is, king of peace. Psal. lxxii. 3. “The mountains shall bring peace unto the people.” Ver. 7. “In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth.” Psal. xxxv. 10. “Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.” Isa. lii. 7. “How beautiful are the feet of him that publisheth peace.” Jer. xxxiii. 6. “I will reveal unto them the abundance of truth and peace:” and many other places.'
The prince of peace indeed!
Next week's reading
Continue Types of the Messiah in Vol 2 of the Works by Jonathan Edwards (Available from Amazon or free here) by reading up to the paragraph beginning with 'It is apparent by the prophecies of the Old Testament, that the Messiah was to offer a true and real atonement for the sins of men.'
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