Christ Is Superior To Moses

Hebrews 3. 1-8,12-14

BASIC BIBLICAL TEXT

Jesus has been found worthy of greater honor than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself.

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Hebrews 3.3

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GOLDEN TEXT

To regard Christ as our high priest;

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To recognize the superiority of Jesus over Moses;

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To decide not to harden your heart by listening to God's voice.

OBJECTIVES

Moses was faithful in his ministry; however, the great deliverer of the Hebrews, being a man, could not be perfect. In the new covenant, Jesus gave us the example of irrefutable perfection; He proved to be superior to all Old Testament exponents, as he assumed human form, that is, granting eternal salvation to all who believe in Him.

INTRODUCTION

CALLING OF THE SAINTS TO WORSHIP CHRIST

1- CALLING OF THE SAINTS TO WORSHIP CHRIST

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1.1 – Holy brothers and sisters

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1.2 – Christ, apostle and high priest

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1.1 – Holy brothers and sisters

The Epistle to the Hebrews begins with what is narrated in chapter 24 of the book of Exodus, when the Law was instituted through Moses. It is addressed to holy brothers, partakers of the heavenly calling (Heb 3:1).

The dual description of the readers makes it clear that they were converts (holy brethren), a designation that only applies to people in the family of God, separated by grace.

1.1 – Holy brothers and sisters

Saints, according to biblical teaching, are only those who are

in Christ and maintain fellowship with God through His Son,

Jesus. These are called together to worship Christ, separated from the

world.

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Saints are not just those who were martyred or performed a miracle, as Catholicism propagates.

Saints are partakers (flesh and blood) of the heavenly calling (Heb. 3:1) because they have accepted Christ as their Savior or come to him through the gospel.

1.2 – Christ, apostle and high priest

(Heb 3.1). Reasons why we should consider Jesus Christ the apostle and high priest of our confession:

Jesus, as the apostle par excellence, was sent by the Father into the world not to condemn the world, but so that the world might be saved through him (John 3:17).

Jesus, as a perfect high priest, offered His own blood to save us and present us to God based on our confession.

A Glory Greater than Moses’

2 - A Glory Greater than Moses’

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2.1. The superiority of the Son over Moses

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2.2. Moses, faithful as a servant

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2.3. Jesus, faithful over His own house

2.1 - The superiority of the Son over Moses

Going back to the Law meant going back to Moses, since the entire Jewish religious system developed through him. It was important, therefore, that the writer of the epistle to the Hebrews convince his readers that Jesus Christ is superior to any and all human beings. It was far better to have the Son of God, eternal and immortal, pleading their causes before the Most High than a limited and mortal man.

2.2 – Moses, faithful as a servant

Moses was a spokesman for God; the Law which he received from the Most High on Sinai was faithfully transmitted to the people; for this reason, he was considered a model among men (Jer 15.1).

Even though the Lord prevented him from entering the Promised Land (Dt 32:52), at no time do we see in the biblical text, even indirectly, signs that Moses was angry with God. He was a submissive and faithful servant until the end of his days.

2.3 – Jesus, faithful over His own house

Yes, Jesus is superior to Moses, for while the latter was a servant, the former is the Son, the high priest constituted by God.

Moses, though faithful as a man, was not perfect; he failed in moments of temptation (Nm 20.7-13). Jesus, however, never failed: in all points he was tempted, yet without sin (Heb 4:15)

WARNING ABOUT HARDENING AGAINST GOD

3- WARNING ABOUT HARDENING AGAINST GOD

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3.1. Hearing the voice of the Spirit

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3.2. Warning against disbelief

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3.3. Hardening of the heart

3.1. Hearing the voice of the Spirit

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(Hb 3.7,8) The writer of this epistle quotes Psalm 95.8-11 and admonishes his addressees, making use of embarrassing facts concerning the people of Israel in the days of Moses. They were not to act like their fathers, who provoked God in the desert with grim attitudes.

3.2. Warning against disbelief

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The unbelief of Israel in the desert (Heb 3.7-11) serves as a warning to Christians who feel tempted to fall into apathy or to deviate from the faith. The Israeli people, despite witnessing the wonders of God's miraculous power in the desert, beginning at the crossing of the Red Sea, he deliberately rebelled against Him.

3.2. Warning against disbelief

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As a result, God was indignant, manifested His wrath, and decreed His judgment (Heb. 3:11).

Hardening of the heart is an obstacle to receiving the Lord's blessing.

3.3. Hardening of the heart

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The writer of the Epistle to the Hebrews, inspired by the Holy Spirit, writes to Jewish Christians, warning them of the danger of hardening their hearts and turning away from the living God (Heb 3:12).

3.3. Hardening of the heart

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The hardening of the heart is the result of rebelliousness, complaining, discouragement, obstinacy or unfaithfulness (Heb 3.8,15). By turning to the Old Testament, the writer demonstrates that God's people are not exempt from judgment.

Moses, even having received such a great mission from God, was an imperfect and flawed man. Jesus, our savior, even in the human condition, in view of His salvific mission, was tempted in everything, yet without sin.

As Christians, we need to honor the high priest of our confession.

CONCLUSION

GOD BLESS YOU!

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