Title Think of Jesus (Hebrews 03:1-6)
Contents There is no one among the Jews who did not respect Moses. They boast of being Moses' disciples (John 9:28). However, the text testifies that Jesus is not in the position of Moses.
Just by looking at the event of the Mount of Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-8), it is easy to prove that Jesus is superior to Moses.
1. Consider his loyalty (2). We need not underestimate Moses' loyalty.
He was a good leader and a loyal servant in his work. However, Jesus was not like Moses who was faithful as a servant, but as a son, he was obedient to the point of death (Philippians 2:7-8). That is the death of the cross. Let us be faithful in our work, contemplating his faithfulness (1 Corinthians 4:2).
2. Think of his glory. Moses also had glory. When Moses came down with the law of weeping, people covered his face with a towel because his eyes were dazzled by the fruits and vegetables on his face.
(Exodus 34:29-35). And there was glory as the leader of Israel. However, the glory of Moses cannot be compared to the glory of the resurrection and ascension that Jesus suffered after the crucifixion.
Let us endure the present hardships and difficulties as we look forward to his glory (Romans 8:18).
3. Think of his honor. It is not without the honor of Moses. As a leader and one who has received God's mission, he is honorable, but Jesus is a noble person who is not at the right hand of God with the dignity of the Son of God. There is no rat more terrifying than an unbeliever.
4. Do not harden your heart (7-11). God led the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, made the Red Sea dry like dry land, led them with a pillar of cloud and fire, and made known the living God to them as a sign in the wilderness where they ate manna and quail. At sunset, he doubted God and blamed Moses, and made a golden calf to serve Usa.
Such unbelief and hard work toward God are dangerous.
5. Do not fall away from God (12-14). “Draw close to God. Then draw near to you” (James 4:8). Living apart from God means spiritual death.
In Ephesians 4:18, it is said that those who have departed from the life of God are dead.
But to those who are close, God is always with them.6. Obey (16-19). Those who came out of Egypt, crossed the Red Sea, and experienced God's power in the wilderness disobeyed them and died in the wilderness. Why did God keep them from entering the Promised Land flowing with milk and honey to rest? It was because of their disobedience (John 3:36).
Let us enjoy true peace and rest through obedience.
7. Participate in the promise (Hebrews 3:15-19) Even if you have received a great promise, if you do not participate in it, the fact that you have received the promise has no meaning. The important thing is to participate in the promise.
Let's all strive to participate in our members, not just those who have received the promise.
We must not follow in the footsteps of Israel who fell in the wilderness.
In order to participate in the promise, we must put away our hard heart and believe and obey the promise. God repays you according to what you have done.