The Deliverer

Introduction to Jesus in Genesis: Abraham and his son offered on Mt. Moriah, present day Jerusalem and the place of Solomon’s temple. Also, Joseph is the most perfect illustration of Jesus in the OT: sold by his brothers for money into slavery, falsely accused of immorality and thrown into the dungeon, left for dead, raised and exalted to be Lord of all Egypt, savior of his family even those who betrayed him. Read Text Moses shows us the type of Jesus as the deliverer. Saved from death as a baby. Aware of his calling to be a deliverer, he tries to do so on in his own strength and fails miserably. Running away from the situation, he encounters God, and the relationship grows in an intimate way. Here are some of the types readily visible: His growing personal relationship with God, from the “l AM” encounter, to the regular discussions concerning pharaoh and his leaders. Growth in dependency upon God for every action, direction, etc. you have the bitter waters of Marah turning sweet when he throws the tree into the water and it becomes sweet, and you have the need for bread, and the Manna comes down from heaven: both are reflected in Jesus being the water of life, and the bread of life! That relationship develops into a very close intimate relationship with a vision of the heavens, the tabernacle as a miniature of what John sees in the Revelation, and him telling God even what he cannot do and why! Even his death is a view towards the ascension of Jesus. Get this, he returns at the transfiguration, which could also reflect the return of Jesus. But the greatest type of Jesus that is found in his life is that of deliverer. Look at the issues facing him – his personal reputation. The oppression from the Egyptians Burdens treated like slaves Based on Fear and a need for Cheap labor Mean, torture, evil – wanting to kill babies, inflicting pain, hurts, lies, deception, betrayal. Idolatry, the demonic, sinful, blasphemous The objections of the Hebrew people Mistrust, seen as a coward, ran instead of helping. How do we know he speaks for God? Lack of faith, hopelessness, helplessness. Depression. Really, you want us to be happy when everything is getting worse? The objections from Moses: unqualified, no influence, no authority How do you get 600 000 men plus women and children to trust you enough to lead you out of your situation? How do you overcome the obstinance of pharaoh? How will we live if we go? Not in shape to lead a war. The answer lies in God’s covenant, promises, and his word. The need for deliverance in a society like that is real for everyone involved. The first one to be delivered is Moses – he needed to learn to trust God. The warnings he brought were to both solidify his role as the called one. His initiates the greatest deliverance from oppression and slavery to that date in history. It becomes something that will be remembered forever in Christian and Jewish families because of the Passover. This is a type of Jesus who does a quick work when we put our trust in him and he passes over our lives, never to experience death. See John 8:51,52: “The Jews answered him, “Aren’t we right in saying that you are a Samaritan and demon-possessed?” “I am not possessed by a demon,” said Jesus, “but I honor my Father and you dishonor me. I am not seeking glory for myself; but there is one who seeks it, and he is the judge. Very truly I tell you, whoever obeys my word will never see death.”” the deliverance of Jesus is greater! It is not just for time, but eternity! His deliverance is from torment, personal, internal, oppressive, imposed, and evil torment. The Passover lamb in the story is Jesus! He is the One who meets the enemies within and without, whose covenant he keeps and whose promises are true, whose love endures forever. Where is the evil one here? Turn to Jesus and be delivered. Be set free from all that is in the world: the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the boastful pride of life!