The Creation Of Woman

Many people and incidents of the Old Testament are "types" of spiritual truths revealed in the New Testament. When we speak of a Biblical type, we refer to the fact that certain incidents recorded in the Scripture are not only important in themselves, but are examples of even greater spiritual truths. The study of types is an important form of Bible study.

The creation of woman from man is an example of the type of relationship that would later exist between Jesus Christ and the Church. While Adam slept, his side was opened and woman was created. Down the centuries Jesus Christ hung on the cross for the sins of all mankind. Through the great sleep of His death the Church was created. Christ's side was pierced with a spear and there came forth a creative flow of blood to redeem and water to purify the Church:

...just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her,

to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word,
(Ephesians 5:25-26)

The creation of woman speaks of the love (agape) relationship, similar to that which exists between Christ and the Church. This is a deep, enduring, spiritual love, not a sensual relationship based on external charm or beauty.

So sisters, today forget not the Love that FATHER has for you.