Romans 5:14 (CSB) Nevertheless, death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over those who did not sin in the likeness of Adam's transgression. He is a type of the Coming One.

How is Adam a type of Jesus? He is the “firstborn” of God just as Jesus is the only begotten son of God. Through Adam, sin reigns in humans. Through Jesus sin is defeated for all humans. Moses is also a type of Jesus in the fact that He was the salvation of the jews out of Egypt. Noah was a type of Jesus to be the righteous example to his generation. Melchizedek was, in the way that he was priest and king as Jesus is. As we look through the Bible we see “Jesus” pop up every once in a while to be example of salvation, mercy, love. Jesus is wanting people to look for him and find Him. The popular saying around Christmas is true. “Wise men still look for Jesus” and he is findable to everyone who looks for Him. 

Jeremiah 23:23 (NASB)
"Am I a God who is near," declares the LORD, "And not a God far off?

Hebrews 7:25 (NASB)
Therefore He is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.

James 4:8 (NASB)
Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

Acts 17:27 (NASB)
that they would seek God, if perhaps they might grope for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us;

2 Chronicles 15:4 (NASB)
"But in their distress they turned to the LORD God of Israel, and they sought Him, and He let them find Him.

1 Chronicles 28:9 (NASB)
"As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a whole heart and a willing mind; for the LORD searches all hearts, and understands every intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will let you find Him; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.

Deuteronomy 4:29 (NASB)

"But from there you will seek the LORD your God, and you will find [Him] if you search for Him with all your heart and all your soul.

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