Good morning all. God is good all the time............All the time God is good.........
What is 3 a.m. in the Bible? It is the fourth watch, and many feel this is the best, or at least a good time to commune with God, alone, quiet, and listening.
Have you ever thought about how Moses and Jesus were alive? Me neither, UNTIL, I discovered it in my Bible. There are 15 likenesses I have found and will share. I do hope and pray you find this as interesting as did I.
1. Moses was born while Israel was ruled by a foreign nation, Egypt Ex 1:8-10
Jesus was born while Israel was ruled by a foreign nation,Rome LK 2:3-5
2. Moses was born when Pharaoh decreed that all newborn male children were to be killed. EX 1:22
Jesus's birth led to Herod's decree to kill all male children under the age of two. MT 2:16
3. As an infant, Moses was hidden in Egypt to keep him safe from Pharaoh. EX 2:2
As an infant, Jesus was hidden in Egypt to keep Him safe from Herod MT 2:13
4. Young Moses was made a prince in Egypt. EX 2:5-6
Young Jesus was regarded as a king by wise men from the east. MT 2:11
5. Moes's true identity was hidden during his youth. EX 2:8-10
Jesus's true identity was hidden during his youth and much of His earthly ministry. MT 16:20 JN 2:4
6. Moses was exiled from Egypt until PHaraoh died EX 2:23
Jesus was exiled from Israel to Egypt until King Herod died MT 2:19-20
7. Moses's mission was to rescue Israel from slavery in Egypt EX 14
Jesus's mission was to deliver God's people from slavery of sin. JN 8:31 RM 6:6
8. Moses delivered God's law on a mountain. EX 20; 34
Jesus preached on a mountainside about fulfilling God's law MT 5-7
9. Moses was often rejected by his own people EX 2:11-15 AC 7:35
Jesus was rejected by His own people MT 13:54-58 JN 1:11 ; 12:37-43
10. Moses performed miracles, like turn water into blood EX 7:14-25
Jesus perform miracles, like turning water into wine. JN 2:1-12
11. Moses walked through the Red Sea. EX 14:21-31
Jesus walked on the Sea of Galilee MT 14:22-33
12. Moses fed thousands with a miraculous supply of manna. EX 16
Jesus fed thousands with a miraculous supply of bread. MT 14:13-21; 15:32-39
13. Moses modeled for Israel how to pray. EX 32:9-14 NM 6:22-27
Jesus taught His followers how to pray. MT 6:5-15
14. Moses lifted up a bronze serpent to heal the sick and dying. NM 21:4-9
Jesus was lifted up on a cross to heal the spiritually dead. JN 3:14-17; 12:32
15. Moses died on a hill, communing with God. DT 34:1-6
Jesus died on a hill, communing with His Father (God) MT 27:32-50
I thought this was very interesting and I do hope you find it as interesting as well. Thank you for tolerating me. Love y'all.
In Christ's Love and Grace
Johnny
