In what ways can belief in Moses' writings strengthen our faith in Christ? Foundational Truth: Moses Writes About Jesus “ ‘If you had believed Moses, you would believe Me, because he wrote about Me.’ ” (John 5:46) Prophetic Hope Anchors Faith • Deuteronomy 18:15, 18—Moses promises a future Prophet like himself; Jesus fulfills the description word-for-word. • Believing this literal prophecy strengthens trust that Jesus is heaven-sent and fully reliable. Living Pictures of Salvation • Passover Lamb (Exodus 12) → “For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed.” (1 Corinthians 5:7) – Accepting Moses’ historical Passover sharpens confidence that Jesus’ blood truly shields from judgment. • Bronze Serpent lifted up (Numbers 21:8-9) → “Just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up.” (John 3:14-15) – Seeing the parallel convinces us that looking to Christ brings real, not symbolic, life. • Manna in the wilderness (Exodus 16) → “I am the bread of life.” (John 6:48-51) – Trusting the literal provision of manna encourages us to rely on Jesus for daily spiritual sustenance. The Law that Leads Us to Grace • The commandments expose sin (Romans 3:20). • Their detailed standards prove our need for a Savior (Galatians 3:24). • When we accept Moses’ law as true, our gratitude for Jesus’ pardon deepens. Covenant Continuity Builds Confidence • Genesis 12:3; 22:18—promises to Abraham of a “seed” blessing all nations. • Galatians 3:16 identifies that Seed as Christ. • Seeing God keep His word across centuries assures us He will keep every promise Jesus makes to us today (John 14:1-3). Deliverance Themes Inspire Assurance • Israel’s exodus from literal slavery prefigures our rescue from sin’s bondage (Exodus 14; Romans 6:17-18). • Water from the rock (Exodus 17:6) → “that Rock was Christ.” (1 Corinthians 10:4) • Trusting these historical events bolsters faith that Jesus still saves, guides, and satisfies. Practical Takeaways for Daily Faith • Read Moses and look for Christ; the more clearly you see Him foreshadowed, the more firmly you cling to Him now. • Let fulfilled prophecy and typology silence doubts—God’s track record is flawless. • Use the law to stay humble, the sacrifices to stay grateful, and the exodus narrative to stay hopeful. Believing Moses’ writings doesn’t merely enrich Bible knowledge; it deepens certainty that Jesus is exactly who He claims to be, equips us to rest in His finished work, and fuels confident obedience as we follow Him today. |
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