Theme OT Paradigm Text(s) NT Paradigm Text(s) Notes / Continuity
Creation & Image Genesis 1:26–28 – Humanity in God’s image John 1:1–5, 14; Colossians 1:15–17 Christ is the true Image; creation restored in Him.
Fall & Sin Genesis 3 – Humanity rebels, curse enters Romans 5:12–21 – Adam vs. Christ; 1 Corinthians 15:21–22 Adam as paradigm of sin; Christ as new Adam.
Faith & Covenant Genesis 15:6 – Abraham’s faith Romans 4; Galatians 3:6–9 Abraham as paradigm of faith and justification.
Sacrifice & Atonement Leviticus 16 – Day of Atonement (blood atones) Hebrews 9–10 – Christ once-for-all sacrifice Christ fulfills sacrificial system.
Exodus / Deliverance Exodus 12–14 – Passover, Red Sea John 1:29; 1 Corinthians 5:7; 1 Corinthians 10:1–4 Exodus = salvation paradigm, re-applied to Christ.
Law & Covenant Exodus 20; Deut. 6:4–9 – Shema, Ten Words Matthew 5–7 (Sermon on Mount); Matthew 22:37–40 Jesus fulfills and deepens the Law.
Wilderness Testing Deut. 8:2–5 – Israel tested in wilderness Matthew 4:1–11 – Jesus tempted in wilderness Jesus succeeds where Israel failed.
Kingship / Messiah 2 Samuel 7:12–16 – Davidic covenant Luke 1:32–33; Acts 2:29–36 Christ as eternal Davidic king.
Psalm 2 & Sonship Psalm 2:7–9 – “You are my Son” Matthew 3:17; Acts 13:33; Hebrews 1:5 Applied to Jesus as Son/Messiah.
Wisdom & Word Proverbs 8 – Wisdom with God at creation John 1:1–3; 1 Corinthians 1:24, 30 Christ as divine wisdom/Word.
Suffering Servant Isaiah 53 – Servant suffers for sins Mark 10:45; Acts 8:32–35; 1 Peter 2:24 Jesus’ death = fulfillment of Servant.
Spirit Outpouring Joel 2:28–32 – Spirit on all flesh Acts 2:16–21 – Pentecost fulfillment Spirit inaugurates new age.
New Covenant Jeremiah 31:31–34 – Law on hearts Luke 22:20; 2 Corinthians 3:6; Hebrews 8:8–13 Jesus’ blood inaugurates covenant.
New Heart & Spirit Ezekiel 36:24–27 – New Spirit within John 3:5–8; Titus 3:5 Regeneration by Spirit.
Restoration & Return Isaiah 40:1–5 – Comfort, prepare way Mark 1:2–3; Luke 3:4–6 John the Baptist as fulfillment.
Temple Presence Exodus 40; 1 Kings 8 – Glory fills temple John 2:19–21; 1 Corinthians 3:16–17 Christ and the church = new temple.
Shepherd Paradigm Ezekiel 34 – God shepherds His flock John 10:11–16 – Good Shepherd Christ as true shepherd.
Mission to Nations Isaiah 49:6 – Light to Gentiles Matthew 28:18–20; Acts 13:47 Christ and church fulfill Gentile mission.
Resurrection Hope Daniel 12:2 – Resurrection of dead John 5:28–29; 1 Corinthians 15 Resurrection paradigm extended.
Day of the Lord Zephaniah 1:14–18; Joel 2:31 1 Thessalonians 5:2; 2 Peter 3:10 Day fulfilled at Christ’s return.
Marriage Covenant Hosea 2:19–20 – God as husband Ephesians 5:25–27; Revelation 19:7–9 Christ as bridegroom of church.
Servant Leadership Numbers 12:3 – Moses meek leader Matthew 20:25–28; Philippians 2:5–11 Christ as humble servant.
Just One / Righteous Sufferer Psalm 22 – Righteous sufferer Matthew 27:46; Acts 3:14 Jesus fulfills psalm in passion.
New Creation Isaiah 65:17–25; Ezekiel 47:1–12 Romans 8:18–23; Revelation 21–22 NT consummation as fulfillment.