Prophet
Like Moses
Second
of twelve in Jesus’ Earthly Life & Ministry Parallel Series
Deuteronomy
18:15-18, Like 24:19
Deuteronomy
18:15-18: “The Lord your God will raise
up for you a prophet like me from among your own brothers. You must listen to him. For this is what you asked of the Lord your
God at Horeb on the day of the assembly when you said, ‘Let us not hear of the
voice of the Lord our God nor see this great fire anymore, or we will
die.’
“The
Lord said to me: ‘What they say is
good. I will raise up for them a prophet
like you from among their brothers: I will put My words in his mouth, and he
will tell them everything I command him.’”
Deuteronomy is Moses’ marathon sermon. At 120 years old, Moses preached to the first
mega-church: Hebrews who he’d led out of slavery in Egypt. His eyesight still sharp, his steps springy,
this was Moses’ last sermon (and his last book). When finished, Moses knew that he’d leave the
plains of Moab, climb a mountain and die.
The sermon was emotional. His words brim with life and hope, sounding
urgent. As a
congregation, the Hebrews experienced the Lord’s presence and provision
throughout their forty-year trek. They
were delivered from slavery, wandered through the desert, rebelled, and yet were
blessed—even with victory in war (Deuteronomy 29).
They worshiped inside a portable
tabernacle (Exodus 25). The Lord guided
them—visibly (Exodus 13-21), and fed them manna and meat (Exodus 16)—remaining constant
through their traveling adventure. He
delivered commandments, covenant conditions and sacrificial procedures through
Moses. All that remained was to cross
the Jorden River, and claim their promised land of freedom.
But Moses was done. Possessively concerned, Moses wanted to ensure
that people remembered every experience.
So he reminded them of salvation and providence (wisdom, foresight,
sensibility, destiny of divine intervention) speaking in the present tense (Deuteronomy
1-11). Finally, Moses wraps up the
sermon with inspiration for eager obedience (Deuteronomy 29-34).
Take Home Nugget
After
Moses, God led Joshua to take His people into Canaan. The trail of prophets in the Bible’s Old
Testament ended with Jesus—whose disciples recognized as a prophet in Luke 24:19.
Jesus ushered in God’s New Covenant
of grace. God would write His laws on
people’s hearts (Hebrews 8:10). Believers
are covered with grace that makes it possible for us to be acceptable to the Father
(justified), righteous, and children of God.
Holy Father, Thank You for sending Jesus
to earth! We can believe Him, because He
suffered like we do, and yet never sinned.
We are grateful for His gift of forgiveness of sins, and life
everlasting. Thank You, Jesus, in whose
name we pray our worship. Amen.
J.D.
Griffith
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