What does "testimony to what would be spoken" reveal about God's promises? Setting the Scene Hebrews 3:5: “Now Moses was faithful as a servant in all God’s house, bearing witness to what would be spoken by God.” The phrase “testimony to what would be spoken” points beyond Moses’ own era to future words and acts of God. It opens a window into the nature of God’s promises—how He prepares, verifies, and accomplishes them. The Meaning of “testimony to what would be spoken” • “Testimony” (marturion) – a public, reliable witness. • “What would be spoken” – divine words still ahead when Moses lived. • Together, the phrase signals that Moses’ ministry itself was evidence pointing forward to later, greater revelation. Promises Planned and Prepared • God’s promises are not last-minute; they are planned long in advance. – Isaiah 46:9-10: He “declares the end from the beginning.” – Ephesians 1:4-5: He chose us “before the foundation of the world.” • Moses’ whole life—deliverance from Egypt, the Law, the tabernacle—was arranged to preview truths God would later unveil through Christ. Promises Confirmed by Witnesses • A promise gains weight when corroborated. God recruited Moses as a “servant in all God’s house” to certify what was coming. • Numbers 12:7 (quoted in Hebrews 3) shows God publicly vouching for Moses’ credibility. • Deuteronomy 18:15, 18 – Moses himself foretold a greater Prophet. • John 5:46 – Jesus insists, “If you believed Moses, you would believe Me, for he wrote about Me.” Moses’ testimony validates Jesus, and Jesus’ arrival validates Moses. Promises Fulfilled in Christ • Hebrews 1:1-2: “In these last days He has spoken to us by His Son.” • Every promise previewed through Moses—deliverance, covenant, sacrifice, priesthood—finds literal fulfillment in Christ. • 2 Corinthians 1:20: “For all the promises of God are ‘Yes’ in Christ.” What This Reveals About God’s Promises • Dependability – They are spoken, witnessed, and then performed. • Continuity – Old Testament testimony and New Testament fulfillment harmonize. • Progression – God unveils truth step by step, never contradicting Himself. • Christ-centeredness – The ultimate goal of every promise is realized in Jesus. Living in the Certainty of God’s Promises • We trust Scripture’s reliability because past testimony has proven true. • We read the Old Testament expecting it to point us to Christ and future glory. • We hold present promises (John 14:3; Revelation 21:3-4) with confidence, knowing the God who kept every earlier word will keep these as well. God’s use of Moses as a “testimony to what would be spoken” shows that His promises are not vague hopes but settled realities, carefully prepared, publicly authenticated, and perfectly fulfilled. |
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