Section 4
the land. They lived on that portion, enjoyed it, and received satisfaction from it.
The good land is a type of God as our por tion. Concerning God being our portion, Psalm 16:5 says, "The Lord is the portion of mine in heritance and of my cup." Therefore, the real portion of the land on which we rest, which we enjoy, and with which we are satisfied is God Himself. God is the real land flowing with milk and honey. Of course, eventually this God is Jesus Christ and ultimately, the life-giving Spirit. The very God who is Jesus Christ and the life- giving Spirit is our good land flowing with milk and honey.
THE NEED FOR THE JUBILEE
AS A REPETITION OF THE PASSOVER
However, many of the children of Israel did not live on the land in the way of rest and enjoy ment. On the contrary, they lived in such a way that they became poor. First they sold their land; eventually they sold themselves. Once again they experienced the two results of man's fall: the loss of enjoyment, and bondage. This made it necessary for God to set up the year of jubilee, according to the type in Leviticus 25. Actually the jubilee