Topical Bible: Faith: The Objects of, Are: Writings of Moses

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The concept of faith in the writings of Moses is foundational to understanding the relationship between God and His people as depicted in the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Bible. These texts, traditionally attributed to Moses, serve as a cornerstone for the faith of the Israelites and, by extension, for all who follow the Judeo-Christian tradition.

1. Faith in God's Promises:

The writings of Moses emphasize faith in the promises of God, beginning with the covenant made with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. In Genesis, God promises Abraham that he will be the father of a great nation and that through him all nations will be blessed (Genesis 12:2-3). This promise is reiterated to Isaac and Jacob, forming the basis of Israel's faith in God's plan and purpose.

2. Faith in God's Deliverance:

The Exodus narrative is a profound testament to faith in God's deliverance. The Israelites' escape from Egypt under Moses' leadership is a pivotal event that demonstrates God's power and faithfulness. In Exodus 14:13-14, Moses encourages the people, saying, "Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the LORD will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again. The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still" . This passage highlights the necessity of trusting in God's ability to save and protect His people.

3. Faith in God's Law:

The giving of the Law at Mount Sinai is another critical aspect of faith in the writings of Moses. The Law, encapsulated in the Ten Commandments and expanded in the subsequent legal codes, is presented as a divine guide for living a life pleasing to God. In Deuteronomy 6:4-5, known as the Shema, Moses instructs the Israelites: "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is One. And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength" . This commandment underscores the importance of faith in God's sovereignty and the call to live in obedience to His statutes.

4. Faith in God's Provision:

Throughout their wilderness journey, the Israelites are called to have faith in God's provision. Despite their frequent doubts and complaints, God provides manna, quail, and water, demonstrating His care and sustenance. In Deuteronomy 8:3, Moses reminds the people, "He humbled you, causing you to hunger and then feeding you with manna, which neither you nor your fathers had known, to teach you that man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD" . This passage illustrates the necessity of relying on God's provision and the spiritual sustenance found in His word.

5. Faith in God's Presence:

The writings of Moses also emphasize faith in God's abiding presence. The construction of the Tabernacle and the Ark of the Covenant symbolize God's dwelling among His people. In Exodus 33:14, God assures Moses, "My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest" . This assurance of divine presence is a source of comfort and strength, encouraging the Israelites to trust in God's guidance and companionship.

The writings of Moses, therefore, serve as a profound testament to the objects of faith, calling believers to trust in God's promises, deliverance, law, provision, and presence. These foundational texts continue to inspire and instruct those who seek to live a life of faith in accordance with God's revealed word.

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John 5:46
For had you believed Moses, you would have believed me; for he wrote of me.
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Acts 24:14
But this I confess to you, that after the way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the law and in the prophets:
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The Old Faith Preparing for the New - Development of Hellenist ...
... Grecian thought with Hebrew revelation, two objects would naturally ... 171] Pseudonymic
writings were common ... ardent Messianic aspirations, and a firm faith in the ...
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The Knowledge which Comes through Faith the Surest of All.
... out of the divine Scriptures, the sacred writings, and out ... from all trouble, and
from all objects of sense ... commotion, and Eden delight; and Faith, and Knowledge ...
/.../clement/the stromata or miscellanies/chapter xi the knowledge which comes.htm

writings in connection with the Manich??an controversy
... Knowledge of Undoubted Things, and Then Demands Faith in Doubtful ... Faustus objects
to the incarnation of God on the ... is of Christ, and that his writings must be ...
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Faustus Objects to the Incarnation of God on the Ground that the ...
... Faustus objects to the incarnation of God on the ground that the ... is of great importance
in the system of our faith, as is seen from the apostolic writings. ...
/.../faustus objects to the incarnation.htm

Chapter i.
... For had they believed the writings of Moses, they ... the orthodox Bishops who were the
objects of their ... is ignorant of the very principles of the Christian faith. ...
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Concluding Reflections. Faith and Criticism.
... For the last half century the apostolic writings have been ... When childlike faith was
forced to yield; ... and all these questions are legitimate objects of inquiry ...
/.../section 102 concluding reflections faith.htm

The Stromata, or Miscellanies
... Chapter II.--Objection to the Number of Extracts from Philosophical Writings in
These Books Anticipated and ... Chapter III.--The Objects of Faith and Hope ...
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The Transfiguration.
... snow, reflecting their brilliancy on the objects around ... surrender, the absolute rest
of His Faith, and the ... an illustration - that in Rabbinic writings also Moses ...
/.../the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter i the transfiguration.htm

Paul Before Festus and Agrippa.
... of the law of Moses, and of the writings of the ... by all those passions, which are
just objects of abhorrence ... of obtaining salvation, when he seeks it by faith? ...
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John iv. 21, 22
... suffer shipwreck; as also Paul saith, "Who concerning faith have made ... we worship."
For that He is of the objects of worship is ... [874] From the writings of Moses ...
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