For what still sublimer thing can remain hidden in the Scriptures, now that the seals have been broken, the stone rolled from the door of the sepulcher (Matt. 27:66; 28:2), and the supreme mystery brought to light, namely that Christ the Son of God has been made man, that God is three and one, that Christ has suffered for us and is to reign eternally? Are not these things known and sung even in the highways and byways? Take Christ our of the Scriptures, and what will you find left in them?
(p. 110, Martin Luther, Bondage of the Will)
John Calvin picks up the baton and shows how that works out:
He is Isaac, the beloved Son of the Father who was offered as a sacrifice, but nevertheless did not succumb to the power of death.
He is Jacob the watchful shepherd who has such great care for the sheep which he guards.
He is the good and compassionate brother Joseph, who in his glory was not ashamed to acknowledge his brothers, however lowly their condition.
He is the great sacrificer and bishop Melchizedek, who has offered an eternal sacrifice once for all.
He is the sovereign lawgiver Moses, writing His law on the tables of our hearts by His Spirit.
He is the faithful captain and guide Joshua, to lead us to the Promised Land.
He is the victorious and noble king David, bringing by His hand all rebellious power to subjection.
He is the magnificent and triumphant king Solomon, governing His kingdom in peace and prosperity.
He is the strong and powerful Samson, who by His death has overwhelmed all His enemies.
(p. 69, John Calvin, Preface to Olivetan’s New Testament)
Tim Keller said something similar here.
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