1094. It is on this harmony of the two Testaments that the Paschal catechesis of the Lord is built,15 and then, that of the Apostles and the Fathers of the Church. This catechesis unveils what lay hidden under the letter of the Old Testament: the mystery of Christ. It is called “typological” because it reveals the newness of Christ on the basis of the “figures” (types) which announce him in the deeds, words, and symbols of the first covenant. By this re-reading in the Spirit of Truth, starting from Christ, the figures are unveiled.16 Thus the flood and Noah’s ark prefigured salvation by Baptism,17 as did the cloud and the crossing of the Red Sea. Water from the rock was the figure of the spiritual gifts of Christ, and manna in the desert prefigured the Eucharist, “the true bread from heaven.”18
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
286. What kind of worship is due to the sacrament of the Eucharist?
555. When is thanksgiving given to God?
538. In the Old Testament, what relationship do the king and the temple have to prayer?
562. How is Christian prayer Marian?
539. What is the role of prayer in the mission of the prophets?
119. In what way did Christ offer himself to the Father?
238. What is the link between the actions and the words in the celebration of the sacraments?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
The Tower of Babel: What Does This Story Teach Us About God’s Sovereignty? (Genesis 11:1-9)
How is prayer seen in the Psalms as an expression of dependence on God?
What is the responsibility of religious leaders according to Malachi 2:7?
What does God’s sovereignty over human history mean, as described in Zephaniah 1:15?
Understanding God’s sovereignty through the Psalms (Psalm 33:6-9)
God’s Covenant with David: An Eternal Commitment (2 Samuel 7)
