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John and the other three gospel writers point to Moses, David and Solomon as men who foreshadowed Jesus as Gods anointed one and designated king. In wot way did those ancient servants of god provide foregleams of Jesus, and wot can 1 learn from these accounts....? 1st lets compare Jesus with Moses. In brief the bible tells up that Moses was a prophet, mediator and a deliverer. |
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@unquiet1 | 4 December 09 |
Shortly after Pentecost 33 Ce the apostle Peter quoted a prophecy by Moses that was fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Peter was standing in front of a crowd o worshippers in the temple. The ppl were surprised out of their wits when peter and john healed a beggar who was lame from birth, and they all ran to investigate. Peter explained that this astonishing act was a result of gods Holy Spirit operating thru Jesus Christ. Then he quoted from the Hebrew Scriptures he said: in fact Moses said, 'God will raise up for you from among your brothers a prophet like me. You must listen to all the things he speaks to you.' Acts 3:11, 22, 23 also read Deuteronomy 18:15-19 Those words of Moses were likely familiar to peters audience. As Jews, they had a high regard for Moses. And with keen anti tion they looked forward to the coming of a prophet greater than Moses. |
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@unquiet1 | 4 December 09 |
Some similarities between Jesus and Moses...
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@unquiet1 | 4 December 09 |
As babies both Moses and Jesus escaped death at the hands of a tyrannical ruler. (Exodus 1:22-2:10 and Matthew 2:7-14) they were both called out of Egypt (hosea11:1) Hosea's words referred not only to a past event but also to a future one. his words were a prophecy that was fulfilled when Joseph and Mary returned from Egypt with Jesus after the death of king Herod.(matthew2:15-23) both Moses and Jesus performed miracles involving water... the Nile and its pools became blood; the red sea was parted water came gushing out of a rock in the desert. Moses was the 1st human on record to perform miracles(exodus4:1-9) Jesus too performed miracles involving water, in fact his 1st miracle was turning water into wine at a wedding feast(john 2:1-11) later he calmed the turbulent sea of Galilee and even walked on water. (matthew8:23-27 and 14:23-25)
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@unquiet1 | 4 December 09 |
More similarities...
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@unquiet1 | 4 December 09 |
1.They both left behind high positions for the sake of serving God and his ppl. (2nd Corinthians 8:9 and Philippians 2:5-8 and Hebrews 11:24-26) 2.They both came in the name of God (exodus3:13-16 and john 5:43 and 17:4, 6, 26) 3.They both displayed meekness (numbers 12:3 and matt 11: 28-30) 4.Both were involved in feeding multitudes (exodus16:12, john 6:48-51) 5.Both serves as judge and as lawgiver (exodus 18:13, Malachi 4:4, john 5:22-23, 15:10) 6.Both were entrusted with headship over Gods house (numbers 12:7, Hebrews 3:2-6) 7.Both are described as faithful witnesses of god (Hebrews 11:24-29, 12:1, revelations 1:15) 8.After the death of Moses and Jesus God disposed of their bodies. (Deuteronomy 34:5-6, Luke 24:1-3, acts 2:31, 1 Corinthians 15:50, Jude 9) |
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@unquiet1 | 4 December 09 |
Appreciate Christ as a prophet.....
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@unquiet1 | 4 December 09 |
Most people think of a prophet as someone who foretells the future, but that is only part of a prophet's responsibility. A true prophet is an inspired spokesman for God, one who proclaims the magnificent things of God. (Acts 2:11, 16, 17) Among other things, his prophesying could include announcing future events, revealing aspects of God's purpose, or proclaiming God's judgments. Moses was such a prophet. He foretold each of the Ten Plagues that befell Egypt. He introduced the Law covenant at Sinai. And he instructed the nation in God's will. Yet, a prophet greater than Moses was to come eventually. Later, in the first century, Zechariah acted as a prophet in revealing God's purpose regarding his son, John. (Luke 1:76) That son became John the Baptizer, who announced the coming of the long-awaited prophet greater than Moses Jesus Christ. (John 1:23-36) As a prophet, Jesus foretold many things. For example, he spoke about his own death, foretelling how he would die, where he would die, and at whose hands he would die. (Matt. 20:17-19) To the surprise of his listeners, Jesus also foretold the destruction of Jerusalem with its temple. (Mark 13: 1, 2) His prophecies reach right down to our own time.Matt. 24:3-41. |
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@unquiet1 | 4 December 09 |
In addition to being a prophet, Jesus was a preacher and a teacher. He preached the good news of God's Kingdom, and no one spoke with greater boldness than he did. (Luke 4:16-21, 43) As a teacher, he had no equal. Never has another man spoken like this, said some who heard him. (John 7:46) Jesus was zealous in his efforts to spread the good news, and he inspired his followers with that same zeal for the Kingdom. Thus, he laid the foundation for a global preaching and teaching campaign that is still continuing. (Matt. 28:18-20; Acts 5:42) Last year, some seven million of Christ's followers spent about 1,500,000,000 hours in preaching the good news of the Kingdom and teaching interested ones Bible truths. Do you have a meaningful share in that work? 13 There is no question that God fulfilled the prophecy to raise up a prophet like Moses. How does that knowledge affect you? Does it give you more confidence in the fulfillment of inspired prophecies that have to do with our immediate future? Yes, meditating on the example of the Greater Moses moves us to stay awake and keep our senses as to what God will soon do.1 Thess. 5:2, 6. |
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@unquiet1 | 4 December 09 |
Value Christ as Mediator...
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@unquiet1 | 4 December 09 |
Like Moses, Jesus was a mediator. A mediator acts as a bridge between two parties. Moses mediated the Law covenant between God and the Israelites. If the sons of Jacob obeyed the laws of God, they would remain God's special property, his congregation. (Ex. 19:3-8) That covenant stayed in force from 1513 B.C.E. until the first century C.E.
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@unquiet1 | 4 December 09 |
In 33 C.E., God initiated a better covenant with a new Israel, the Israel of God, which became a worldwide congregation made up of anointed Christians. (Gal. 6:16) While the covenant mediated by Moses included laws written by God on stone, the covenant mediated by Jesus is superior. Its laws are inscribed by God on human hearts. (Read 1 Timothy 2:5; Hebrews 8:10.) Thus, the Israel of God is now God's special property, 'a nation producing the fruits' of the Messianic Kingdom. (Matt. 21:43) Members of that spiritual nation are the parti nts in that new covenant. Still, they are not the only ones to benefit from it. Untold multitudes, even many who at present are asleep in death, will receive everlasting blessings because of that superlative covenant.
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@unquiet1 | 4 December 09 |
Esteem Christ as Deliverer....
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@unquiet1 | 4 December 09 |
on their last night before the Exodus, some of the offspring of Israel were in grave danger. Soon, God's angel would pass through the land of Egypt, killing all the firstborn. God told Moses that the firstborn of Israel would be saved if the Israelites took the blood of the Passover lamb and sprinkled it on the lintels and doorposts of their doorways. (Ex. 12:1-13, 21-23) So it proved to be. Later, the whole nation was in serious danger. They were trapped between the Red Sea and the pursuing Egyptian war chariots. God again provided deliverance through Moses, who miraculously parted the waters of that sea.-Ex. 14:13, 21.
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@unquiet1 | 4 December 09 |
Great as those acts of deliverance were, the deliverance God performed through Jesus is much greater. Jesus is the means by which obedient ones are delivered from slavery to sin. (Rom. 5:12, 18) And that deliverance is an everlasting deliverance. (Heb. 9: 11, 12) The name Jesus means God Is Salvation. Jesus, as our Deliverer, or Savior, not only rescues us from our past sins but also opens the way for us to enjoy a better future. By delivering them from slavery to sin, Jesus saves his followers from the wrath of God and brings them into a loving relationship with God.Matthew 1:21.
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@unquiet1 | 4 December 09 |
The deliverance from sin that Jesus provides will in due time include freedom from its grim effectssickness and even death. To visualize what that will mean, consider what happened when Jesus went to the home of a certain man named Jairus, whose 12-year-old daughter had died. Jesus reassured Jairus: Have no fear, only put forth faith, and she will be saved. (Luke 8:41, 42, 49, 50) True to his words, the girl rose from the dead! Can you imagine the joy of her parents? Then you have an idea of the surpassing joy that will be ours when all those in the memorial tombs will hear [Jesus'] voice and come out in the resurrection. (John 5:28, 29) Truly, Jesus is a Savior, our Deliverer!Read Acts 5:31; Titus 1:4; Revelation
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@unquiet1 | 4 December 09 |
Knowing that we can be instrumental in helping people to benefit from Jesus' saving acts impels us to share in the preaching and teaching work. (Isa. 61:1-3) Further, meditating on Jesus' role as the Greater Moses deepens our confidence that he will deliver his followers when he comes to execute judgment upon the wicked.Matt. 25:31-34, 41, 46; Rev. 7:9,14. Yes, Jesus is the Greater Moses. He did many marvelous things that Moses could never have done. Jesus' words as a prophet and his actions as a mediator affect the entire human family. As a Deliverer, Jesus brings not temporary but eternal salvation for redeemable mankind. |
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@adlims40 | 7 December 09 |
JESUS IS D ONLY BEG0TEN S0N OF G0D,called beg0tten s0n cause he was made thr0ugh d p0wer of G0d in behalf of Mary's w0mb..Mary kn0wn as sterile or cnt bear a child so she was used by G0d as instrument to pr0ve His p0wer..
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@adlims40 | 7 December 09 |
Dats An0ther pr00f dat Jesus is n0t G0d..bt he is our savi0r,mediat0r betwen G0d nd pp0l..JESUS is d way to attain salvati0n..by means of entering to his church which he is d head nd his church is his b0dy(members)..churc called Church of Christ w/c u cn read in Acts 20:28 lamsa translati0n..
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@adlims40 | 7 December 09 |
Ap0stle attest thus Jesus is d way J0hn 10:9 i am the door,any0ne who c0mes into the f0ld thr0ugh me wil be safe..DIS verse pr0ve dat we nid to enter into d f0ld or fl0ck which we cn read which is dis church in Acts 20:28
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@adlims40 | 7 December 09 |
ACTS 20:28(lamsa translati0n) thus..Take heed theref0re to y0urselves and to all the fl0ck over which the H0ly Spirit has app0inted u overseers,to feed the Church of Christ which he has purchased with his bl0od.. S0 HERE THE CHURCH THAT BEL0NGS TO G0D THR0UGH CHRIST IS D CHURCH OF CHRIST..
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