What does disbelief in Moses' writings reveal about our faith in Christ's words? Setting the Scene (John 5:45-47) “Do not think that I will accuse you before the Father. Your accuser is Moses, on whom you have set your hope. If you believed Moses, you would believe Me, because he wrote about Me. But since you do not believe what he wrote, how will you believe what I say?” The Link Jesus Draws • Moses’ writings (Genesis–Deuteronomy) are not mere history; they are prophetic road signs pointing to Christ (cf. Luke 24:27, 44). • Jesus insists the two testimonies—Moses and Himself—stand or fall together. Reject the first, and you ultimately silence the second. What Disbelief in Moses Reveals • A Heart Closed to Revelation – Moses spoke God’s very words (Exodus 4:12; Deuteronomy 18:18). Dismissing them exposes a resistance to God’s voice at its source. • An Undermined Foundation – The Law establishes sin, sacrifice, priesthood—frameworks fulfilled in Christ (Hebrews 10:1). Disbelief removes the very categories needed to grasp the gospel. • Rejection of the Messianic Witness – Moses wrote of the coming Prophet like himself (Deuteronomy 18:15-19). Refusing Moses blocks recognition of the promised Messiah standing before them (John 1:45). • Selective Faith Exposed – Claiming loyalty to some Scriptures while denying others reveals an authority crisis: we trust ourselves over God’s full counsel (James 2:10). • Spiritual Accountability Heightened – The more light received, the greater the responsibility (Luke 12:48). Those taught from childhood in Moses cannot plead ignorance when Christ arrives. Connecting Passages That Echo the Principle • Luke 16:29-31 – “If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be persuaded if someone rises from the dead.” • Acts 28:23 – Paul “testified about the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus from both the Law of Moses and the Prophets.” • 2 Corinthians 4:3-4 – Unbelief blinds minds, veiling the gospel. • 1 John 5:10 – “Whoever does not believe God has made Him out to be a liar.” Implications for Our Faith Today • Embrace the Whole Counsel – A Christ-centered reading of Genesis through Deuteronomy deepens love for Jesus and safeguards against drift. • Guard Against Compartmentalized Belief – Accepting some biblical claims while sidelining others hollows out discipleship. Scripture stands unified. • Let Scripture Interpret Scripture – The Old Testament is not obsolete; it is the canvas upon which the New Testament paints in full color. • Recognize the Stakes – Disbelief is not merely intellectual; it signals a heart posture that either welcomes or resists the living Word (Hebrews 4:12-13). • Pursue Consistent Obedience – Trusting Christ means honoring every portion of God’s revelation that testifies to Him, from Moses’ first pen stroke to the final “Amen” of Revelation. Takeaway If we find ourselves doubting the words of Moses, Jesus invites us to see that the real issue is deeper: reluctance to believe Him. Receive the testimony of Moses, and the voice of Christ rings unmistakably clear. |
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