How does Exodus 4:6 connect to Jesus' healing miracles in the New Testament? Exodus 4:6–7: Divine Power Over Leprosy “Again the LORD said to him, ‘Put your hand inside your cloak.’ So Moses put his hand inside his cloak, and when he took it out, his hand was leprous, like snow. ‘Now put your hand back inside your cloak,’ said the LORD. So Moses put his hand back inside, and when he took it out, it was restored, like the rest of his skin.” (Exodus 4:6–7) Why This Sign Matters • It proves that the God who calls Moses can reverse incurable disease in an instant. • It authenticates Moses as God’s chosen deliverer before Israel and Pharaoh (Exodus 4:8). • It foreshadows the greater Deliverer who will likewise conquer leprosy—and every form of sin-corrupted brokenness. Leprosy: A Living Parable of Sin • In Scripture leprosy renders a person “unclean,” isolating the sufferer from worship and community (Leviticus 13:45–46). • Like sin, it spreads, defiles, and cannot be cured by human effort. • God alone provides cleansing—first through priestly rites (Leviticus 14), ultimately through the Messiah. From Moses to Messiah: The Prophetic Thread 1. Moses’ temporary affliction and instantaneous healing reveal God’s exclusive power over disease. 2. The promised Prophet like Moses (Deuteronomy 18:15) will display that same power, but permanently, publicly, and compassionately. 3. Isaiah foretells that the Servant will bear our sicknesses (Isaiah 53:4). Jesus’ Miracles That Echo Exodus 4 • Matthew 8:2–3—“Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” Jesus touches the leper; “immediately his leprosy was cleansed.” • Luke 17:12–14—Ten lepers cry for mercy; Jesus sends them to the priests, and “as they went, they were cleansed.” • Mark 1:40–45—The healed leper becomes a witness, just as Moses’ sign was meant to produce belief. Parallels to Exodus 4: " Exodus 4:6–7 " Gospel Healings " " – " – " " Hidden hand emerges leprous, returns whole " Leprous bodies encounter Jesus, depart whole " " Sign validates Moses’ commission " Miracles validate Jesus as Savior (John 10:37–38) " " Intended to create faith in Israel " Intended to create faith in Israel—and the world (John 20:31) " What the Connection Reveals About God’s Plan • Consistent Character: The God who delivered Israel displays the same compassion and authority in Christ (Hebrews 13:8). • Progressive Revelation: Moses’ private sign grows into Jesus’ public ministry, showing the unfolding of redemption. • Complete Salvation: Physical healing in both passages points to a deeper cleansing—the removal of sin’s stain (1 John 1:7). Takeaway Truths to Embrace • God’s power over disease in Exodus confirms His power to save through Christ today. • The biblical storyline is seamless: the signs given to Moses anticipate the miracles of Jesus. • Every healing miracle ultimately invites us to trust the One who heals the soul and will one day eradicate all sickness (Revelation 21:4). |
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