Compiled By: Lisa K Gonzales

From: The Life Application Study Bible

5 Moses was certainly faithful in GOD’s house, but only as a servant.  His work was an illustration of the truths GOD would reveal later.  6 But Christ, the faithful Son, was in charge of the entire household.  And we are GOD’s household, if we keep up our courage and remain confident in our hope in Christ.”   ~ Hebrews 3:5-6

Moses was faithful to GOD’s calling not only to deliver Israel but also to prepare the way for the Messiah (“his work was an illustration of the truths GOD would reveal later”).  All the Old Testament believers also served to prepare the way.  Therefore, knowing the Old Testament is the best foundation for understanding the New Testament.  In reading the Old Testament we see: 1) how GOD used people to accomplish HIS purposes, 2) how GOD used events and personalities to illustrate important truths, 3) how, through prophets, GOD announced the Messiah, and 4) how, through the system of sacrifices, GOD prepared people to understand the Messiah’s work.  When we include the Old Testament in our regular Bible reading, the New Testament will grow clearer and more meaningful to us.

Because Christ lives in us as believers, we can remain courageous and hopeful to the end.  We are not saved by being steadfast and firm in our faith, but our courage and hope do reveal that our faith is real.  Without this enduring faithfulness, we could easily be blown away by the winds of temptation, false teaching, and/or persecution.

 

Thank YOU, Father GOD, for servants like Moses who were steadfast in their faith.  Thank YOU, for Jesus Christ, the Messiah and ruler of YOUR entire household.  Thank YOU, that because Jesus lives in us, as believers we can be courageous and hopeful in our times of trials and tribulations.

 

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Photo By: Lisa K Gonzales

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