2. The principle extends from one
testament to the next
• First the earthly, then the heavenly
• Understanding this principle helps to better
grasp the difference in the two testaments
• It also helps us better understand our
spiritual relationships and duties
3. First the earthly, then the spiritual
• First, an earthly nation, Israel –Ex.19:3-6
• Secondly, a spiritual Israel, the church of
Christ -1 Pet.2:9; Eph.2:19; Phil.3:20
• First, an earthly army with carnal weapons –
Num.2; Isa.2:1-4
• Secondly, a spiritual army without carnal
weapons- Eph.6:10-18; 2 Cor.10:4; 2 Tim.4:7
4. First the earthly, then the spiritual
• First, an earthly priesthood – Ex.28:41
• Secondly, a spiritual priesthood – Rev.1:6; 1
Peter 2:5,9
• First, an earthly kingdom –Ex.19:6
• Secondly, a spiritual kingdom –John 18:36;
Col.1:13
5. First the earthly, then the spiritual
• First, an earthly tabernacle/temple –Heb.9:1
• Secondly, a spiritual tabernacle/temple -1
Peter 2:5
• First, a fleshly covenant –Gen.17:13
• Second, a spiritual covenant – Jer.31:33;
Heb.8:6: 9:15
6. First the earthly, then the spiritual
• First, the fleshly birth – John 3:1-6
• Secondly, the spiritual birth
• NOTE: The spiritual birth enters you into the
spiritual: nation, army, kingdom, priesthood,
tabernacle, and covenant with God
• Have you been born again?
• Are you engaging the duties and privileges of
God’s house, nation, kingdom, priesthood?
