Solid Joys Daily Devotional Replacing the Shadows
Dec 12, 2025
Explore how Jesus fulfills the old priesthood by serving as our ultimate sacrifice and priest. Discover the contrast between Old Testament shadows and the reality of Christ. A heartwarming grocery-store illustration reveals how a child first mistakes a shadow for their mother, symbolizing the deeper truth of finding the real presence of Jesus. This connection to Christmas shows how Jesus replaces shadows with the authentic joy of his presence. Delve into the relief and happiness that comes from embracing this reality.
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Christ Fulfills And Ends The Old Priesthood
- John Piper explains that Jesus didn't just improve the earthly priesthood but fulfilled and ended that system.
- Jesus ministers as the final sacrifice on Calvary and as the ultimate priest in heaven.
Shadows Give Way To The Real Thing
- The Old Testament tabernacle and sacrifices were shadows pointing forward to Christ.
- With Christ's coming the reality arrives and the shadows pass away, replacing types with truth.
Grocery-Store Shadow Illustration
- John Piper uses a grocery-store story of a child mistaking a shadow for their mother to illustrate hope from a sign.
- He likens Christmas to the relief when the real mother appears, replacing the shadow with reality.
