What practical steps can we take to align our beliefs with John 5:46? Remember What Jesus Said in John 5:46 “If you had believed Moses, you would believe Me, because he wrote about Me.” (John 5:46) Why This Matters Believing Moses means trusting what God revealed through the Pentateuch and letting those writings point us straight to Christ. When our convictions line up with Moses’ testimony, faith in Jesus naturally follows (Luke 24:27, 44). Practical Steps to Align Our Beliefs • Immerse Yourself in the First Five Books – Read Genesis through Deuteronomy on a steady cycle. – Note every promise, shadow, or pattern that hints at the coming Messiah (e.g., Genesis 3:15; 22:8-14; Exodus 12:5-13; Numbers 21:8-9; Deuteronomy 18:15-19). – Keep a running list, adding the New Testament fulfillment beside each reference (John 1:29; 3:14-15; Acts 3:22-24). • Embrace Scripture’s Full Authority – Treat every verse as “God-breathed” and profitable (2 Timothy 3:16-17). – Refuse the modern habit of picking and choosing. Moses’ credibility stands or falls as a whole; so does Jesus’ (John 5:47). • Let the Law Lead You to Grace – Recognize how the Law exposes sin (Romans 3:20) and drives us to Christ for mercy (Galatians 3:24). – When conviction comes, confess quickly and cling to the cross rather than trying to self-justify. • Trace the Typology – See the Passover lamb, the manna, the bronze serpent, the rock in the wilderness—each foreshadowing Jesus (1 Corinthians 10:1-4; John 6:32-35). – Meditating on these pictures deepens love for the Savior and strengthens confidence that Scripture forms one unified story. • Cultivate a Listening Heart – Ask the Spirit to replace any hardness that resists Moses’ words (Hebrews 3:12-15). – Approach daily reading with humility: “Speak, Lord, for Your servant is listening.” • Anchor Your Worldview in Creation Truth – Genesis 1-11 lays the groundwork for marriage, gender, the fall, redemption, and future restoration. – Accepting these chapters as historical secures our footing for believing Christ’s authority on every issue (Matthew 19:4-6). • Share What You Discover – Talk about Christ in the Torah with family and friends (Deuteronomy 6:6-9). – Testify that the same Jesus Moses foresaw has changed your life (John 1:45). • Guard Against Unbelief – Regularly examine motives and attitudes (2 Corinthians 13:5). – Replace doubt with faith by rehearsing God’s past faithfulness—creation, exodus, cross, empty tomb. Living Out Our Alignment Believing Moses and believing Jesus are two sides of one coin. As we honor the Pentateuch, submit to its authority, and see Christ shining through every page, our hearts and minds line up with John 5:46—and our lives bear witness that Scripture is true from the first verse to the last. |
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