Hebrews 3:3 Jesus has been found worthy of greater honor than Moses,
Let’s get the pecking order right here! Jesus is greater than Moses. Having been part of several different Christian traditions over the years I have always heard the message of the New Testament trumping the Old. Perhaps this isn’t exactly what was being preached from the pulpit or taught at home, but it is surely what I heard. Both have a role in developing our faith understanding; yes I’ll accept that. But come on, it’s the Good News of the New Testament that we come to hear of each week! From my background these words from Hebrews seem just natural. Of course Jesus is more worthy than Moses.
This lesson is a good example among so many others that invite us to look beyond our 21st century viewpoint and to try to see the 1st century understanding of Jesus, Moses and faith. To the first century writers and readers of the Hebrews text the Jesus event, his birth, death and resurrection is the NEW news. The Moses stories are the oh so very old and oh so very well understood foundations of faith. This is being written to help 1st century contemporary Christians understand the relationship of OT prophecy and the NT proclamation of God’s Son-Jesus.
Then and now, the message is real and worthy of hearing and understanding. AMEN!
Jeff Witt
Join us for midweek Lenten supper and worship on Wednesday. Soup supper at 6:15 and worship at 7. This week, we will encounter a reflection based on the prophet Ezekiel called "Can These Bones Live?". Then, join us for the Fifth Sunday in Lent at 8:30 and 11. Full calendar is available at http://www.allsaintspalatine.org
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