The Greater Moses – Hebrews 3:1-6, 8:6-13, 9:14-28

The book of Hebrews introduces us to Jesus in superlative terms. He is proclaimed in His redemptive majesty with reference to men and angels of significance throughout covenant history in the opening chapters of the epistle. The greater portion of Hebrews proceeds to document His superiority to them all. Chapter 3 introduces Jesus as superior to Moses. The context gives way to the multi-fold office of the Messiah. The priesthood of the Mosaic law gives way to the high priesthood of Christ. The sacrifices of the tabernacle ceremonial worship are fulfilled in the death of Jesus on the cross. The place of God's visitation in the holy of holies is eclipsed by the door of heaven's gate thrown open by and through our resurrected and ascended Lord and Savior. Last message we considered the meaning and benefits of 'baptism into Moses' according to I Cor 10:1-5 and Ex 14... today we explore the greater privilege of 'baptism into Jesus' by noting His greater glory, even greater than the prophet Moses who prefigured Him. Deuteronomy closes (34:10-12) declaring “there has not been a prophet since in Israel like Moses...whom the Lord knew face to face.” Nevertheless, Deut 18:18 had prophesied “I will raise up a prophet like you from among their brothers.” Finally as Peter is preaching among the first apostles following the 'Great Commission', he announces to the world that Jesus Christ is that prophet like Moses (Acts 3:22). Meanwhile, the author of Hebrews expands in detail how Christ -the new Moses – eclipses him in glory accomplishing in His person and work, the fullness of salvation for all the elect once for all and forevermore...