Jesus Christ is Superior to Moses (Heb. 3:3-4)

SPIRITUAL DIARY FOR 01-11-03

 

My Worship Time                                          Focus:  Jesus Christ is superior to Moses

 

Bible Reading & Meditation                                     Reference:  Hebrews 3:3 & 4

 

            1.  Message of the verse:  “For this One has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as He who built the house has more honor than the house.  For every house is built by someone, but He who built all things is God.”  (NKJV)  “But Jesus deserves far more glory than Moses, just as a person who builds a fine house deserves more praise than the house itself.  For every house has a builder, but God is the one who made everything.”  (NLT)

            In order to understand this verse one must understand the use of the word “house.”  In 2Samuel seven the story is told of how David wants to build a temple (house) for the Lord, but the Lord would not allow him to do this.  He then tells David that He will build a house for David, and that is the Davidic Covenant, the line of people where Jesus Christ would come into the world.  Thus we can see the meaning of this word house in this passage.  Jesus Christ is the builder of the house, whereas Moses is just part of the household and thus Jesus Christ receives more glory than Moses just as a builder of the house receives more glory than the house itself.  In verse four we learn that God is the builder of all things, and in an earlier chapter the writer says that God did this through Jesus Christ.

 

            2.  Spiritual meaning for my life today:  I can say as the song says that I’m so glade that I’m apart of the family of God.  I think the writer of the song is speaking of the household of God just as Moses is apart of the household of God so am I.  The reason is that I am apart of the family of God is because I’ve been washed in the fountain, cleansed by His blood.  This makes me joint heirs with Jesus while I travel this sod, because I’m part of the family, the family of God.

 

The Word of God was refreshing to me as I studied it this morning.

 

My Steps of Faith Today:  It is hard on my IBS to travel with others in the van, so I trust the Lord to get me through this day of traveling with Sandy, Kim, and Tim as we go to visit Irene.  I trust the Lord will give use all safety, for Sharlotte and mom and Kathy and their families are going too.  I trust the Lord will give us a good visit with Irene and solve any problems that may come up.

 

Memory verse for the week:  Colossians 4:5

 

Be wise in the way you act towards outsiders; make the most of every opportunity.