A Year in the Bible with Daily Grace S4: Week 46 Day 3: Annotating Matthew 12:40
Nov 12, 2025
Explore how Scripture reveals Christ through powerful connections. The hosts dive into the fascinating parallel between Jonah’s three days in the fish and Jesus' three days in the earth. They highlight the significance of 'deep places' and how these stories intertwine, showcasing that Jesus is present throughout the Bible. Join them on a journey of discovery that deepens your understanding and love for the Scriptures.
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Jonah Foreshadows Jesus' Burial
- Jonah's three days in the fish directly foreshadow Jesus' three days in the earth as a typological link.
- Alexa highlights that both are deep places showing God's purposeful orchestration across history.
Shared Imagery Of Depth And Burial
- The phrase "heart of the earth" connects to the fish's belly because both denote depth and burial.
- Beth and Alexa observe this shared imagery to draw a literal and symbolic parallel between the stories.
Providence In Old Testament Typology
- Jonah's time in the fish was purposeful and providentially orchestrated by God.
- Alexa emphasizes that these Old Testament events point forward to Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection centuries later.