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Chapter 8

 

Moses — A Type of Christ

 

ÒAnd it came to pass in those days, when Moses was grown, that he went out unto his brethren, and looked on their burdens: and he spied an Egyptian smiting an Hebrew, one of his brethren. And he looked this way and that way, and when he saw that there was no man, he slew the Egyptian, and hid him in the sand. And when he went out the second day, behold, two men of the Hebrews strove together: and he said to him that did the wrong, Wherefore smitest thou thy fellow? And he said, Who made thee a prince and a judge over us? intendest thou to kill me, as thou killedst the Egyptian? And Moses feared, and said, Surely this thing is known. Now when Pharaoh heard this thing, he sought to slay Moses. But Moses fled from the face of Pharaoh, and dwelt in the land of Midian: and he sat down by a well. Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters: and they came and drew water, and filled the troughs to water their fatherÕs flock. And the shepherds came and drove them away: but Moses stood up and helped them, and watered their flock. And when they came to Reuel their father, he said, How is it that ye are come so soon to day? And they said, An Egyptian delivered us out of the hand of the shepherds, and also drew water enough for us, and watered the flock. And he said unto his daughters, And where is he? why is it that ye have left the man? call him, that he may eat bread. And Moses was content to dwell with the man: and he gave Moses Zipporah his daughter. And she bare him a son, and he called his name Gershom: for he said, I have been a stranger in a strange land.Ó   (Exodus 2:11-22)

 

There are several striking contrasts in the life of Moses. He was both the son of a slave, and the son of a king. He was born into poverty, but raised in a palace. He was both the leader of a great army, and a shepherd. He was a mighty warrior, and the meekest of men. He was educated in PharaohÕs court, and ordained to be PharaohÕs destroyer. He possessed all the wisdom of Egypt, but lived by the faith of a child. He was both a fugitive from PharaohÕs wrath, and GodÕs ambassador. He was the giver of the law, and the forerunner of grace. He died alone on mount Moab, and appeared with Christ in the mount of transfiguration. He was the faithful servant of God; yet he died under the judgment of God. But, that which I find more striking than anything else is the fact that while Moses, as the representative of the law, is constantly held before us in Scripture as the very opposite of our Lord Jesus Christ (ÒFor the law came by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus ChristÓ – John 1:17.); and, yet, Moses is specifically held before us in Holy Scripture as a great type of our Lord Jesus Christ (Deuteronomy 18:15-18). A. W. Pink, in his Gleanings in Exodus, enumerated 75 points in which Moses may be viewed as a type of Christ. I have inserted PinkÕs 75 points at the end of this chapter, so that you can study them. [i]

 

In this Passage

 

I want you to see that Moses is set before us in this passage as a tremendous type and picture of the Lord Jesus Christ. Three things stand out in Exodus 2:11-22, showing him to be typical of our Savior. First, Moses visited his brethren because it was in his heart to deliver them (vv. 11-12; Acts 7:22-29).

 

ÒAnd it came to pass in those days, when Moses was grown, that he went out unto his brethren, and looked on their burdens: and he spied an Egyptian smiting an Hebrew, one of his brethren. And he looked this way and that way, and when he saw that there was no man, he slew the Egyptian, and hid him in the sand.Ó (Exodus 2:11-12)

 

ÒAnd Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in words and in deeds. And when he was full forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brethren the children of Israel. And seeing one of them suffer wrong, he defended him, and avenged him that was oppressed, and smote the Egyptian.Ó (Acts 7:22-24)

 

            Just as Moses visited his brethren to deliver them, our Lord Jesus Christ visited and redeemed his people because of his great, infinite, everlasting love for us (1 John 3:16; 4:9-10). Oh, that our hearts may ever be ravished with his love!

 

            Second, when Moses came to his own, his own received him not, but despised and rejected him (vv. 13-15).

 

ÒAnd when he went out the second day, behold, two men of the Hebrews strove together: and he said to him that did the wrong, Wherefore smitest thou thy fellow? And he said, Who made thee a prince and a judge over us? intendest thou to kill me, as thou killedst the Egyptian? And Moses feared, and said, Surely this thing is known. Now when Pharaoh heard this thing, he sought to slay Moses. But Moses fled from the face of Pharaoh, and dwelt in the land of Midian: and he sat down by a well.Ó

 

            So, too, our Savior was Òdespised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him notÓ (Isaiah 53:3). Yes, we hid our faces from him, refusing to look to him, refusing to trust him, until he graciously forced us to do so, revealing himself in us by his omnipotent, irresistible mercy. ÒHe came unto his own, and his own received him notÓ (John 1:11). Just as the Jews received him not, we would not receive him, until he made us willing in the day of his power. Blessed be his name, he would not leave us to ourselves. How we ought to thank God our Savior that he refused to take ÒnoÓ from us for an answer to his call. Now, because he would not leave us to ourselves, we are among the ÒmanyÓ who have gladly Òreceived him,Ó to whom he has given Òpower to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of GodÓ (John 1:12-13).

 

            Third, when he was despised and rejected of Israel, Moses went among the Gentiles, became a shepherd, and found a wife for himself among the Gentiles (vv. 15-22). Just as our Savior did after him, Moses found a woman by a well (v. 15; John 4). She was a despised, black Ethiopian (Numbers 12:1; Song of Solomon 1:5). Moses stood up to help her, delivered her from her enemies, and gave her water (vv. 16-17). Moses went home with that black Midianite woman and married her; and he was content (vv. 21-22). That is precisely what the Lord Jesus has done for us (Isaiah 62:1-5, 11-12).

 

As A Prophet

 

Moses is specifically identified as a type of our Lord Jesus Christ in his prophetic office. The Scriptures clearly teach that our Lord Jesus Christ is our Prophet to teach us, our Priest to make atonement and intercede for us, and our King to rule over us. No other man ever held all three of these offices. Yet, Moses typified Christ in all three of his offices.

 

            Being GodÕs prophet to Israel, by whom God made known his will to his people, Moses was typical of Christ our Prophet (Matthew 1:23; Matthew 17:5). What a Prophet our Savior is! He is not just a teacher come from God, as Nicomdemus supposed (John 3:2). He is Immanuel, God with us, God come to teach. And all who are taught of him come to him. Without him we must forever have been left to perish in darkness (2 Corinthians 4:3-6).

 

            They are blessed of God who hear and believe him (John 5:24); all who refuse to hear him are without excuse (John 3:18). Christ is that Prophet raised up from the midst of his brethren (Psalm 89:19; Romans 1:1-3; 9:4-5). This Prophet, our Lord Jesus Christ, is both the Word of God and the One by whom God gives his Word (John 1:1-3). He is both God himself and the Revelation of God (John 1:14, 18; Hebrews 1:1-3).

 

            The Lord God declared, ÒI will put my words in his mouthÓ (John 7:16; John 8:28; John 17:6-8). His words are the words of life, not just true facts concerning God and the kingdom of heaven; but he speaks and men live (John 5:21, 24; James 1:18; 1 Peter 1:23), even as he spoke and Lazarus came forth from the grave. His words are the words of truth (John 1:14-17: 14:6; 18:37). His words are the words of grace. He is full of grace and truth. His words bring peace, pardon, life, and salvation from sin.

 

            This great Prophet, our Lord Jesus Christ, came not to condemn the world, for the world stood condemned; but he came that we might have life more abundantly. He is the gospel (the good news), and he came bringing the gospel. If any man hears his words and believes on him, he shall never die (John 8:51; John 14:23-24).

 

            All other prophets were inspired by Christ and were sent by Christ. He is more than a prophet. He is ÒGod with usÓ (Matthew 1:23). All other prophets pointed to Christ and spoke of Christ (Acts 10:43). Christ is the sum and substance of their prophecies. He fulfilled and completed all that they foretold (John 1:45; Colossians 2:9-10). All other prophets wrote the holy books of the Inspiration, and proclaimed the message of grace. Christ fulfilled their prophesies, and performed the work of grace (Hebrews 1:1-3). All other prophets spoke of God by inspiration and learning. Christ spoke of the Father as One who is his equal, as One who is himself God (Proverbs 8:29-30; John 1:18; Matthew 11:27). All other prophets have left their work and are gone. Christ abides forever!

 

            Being typical of Christ our Prophet, Ò Moses came and told the people all the words of the LORD, and all the judgmentsÓ (Exodus 24:3).

 

As Our Priest

 

Though he was not officially a priest, Moses was, also, typical of Christ our Priest. — ÒMoses and Aaron among his priests, and Samuel among them that call upon his name; they called upon the LORD, and he answered themÓ (Psalm 99:6). As a priest he stood between God and his people as a mediator (Deuteronomy 5:5; 1 Timothy 2:5). As a priest, he offered sacrifice upon GodÕs altar (Leviticus 8:15). As a priest, he interceded for Israel, and Òbrought their cause before the LordÓ (Numbers 27:5; Hebrews 7:25). As a priest, Moses washed Aaron and his sons with water, and ceremonially purified the priesthood, consecrating them with blood (Leviticus 8). And as a priest, he blessed the people (Exodus 39:43; Luke 24:50).

 

As A King

 

Though he was not officially a king, Moses was typical of Christ as king in Jeshurun, the upright and righteous people of God. — ÒMoses commanded us a law, even the inheritance of the congregation of Jacob. And he was king in Jeshurun, when the heads of the people and the tribes of Israel were gathered togetherÓ (Deuteronomy 33:4-5).

 

As A Savior

 

And Moses was typical of Christ as a savior, too. Like our Savior, Moses was transfigured in the mount of God (Exodus 34:29, 35). Like our Lord Jesus, Moses finished all the work for which he was sent to Israel (Exodus 40:33; John 17:4). Like our Savior, Moses had to die before Israel could enter into Canaan (Joshua 1:2; John 12:24). Like our blessed Savior, Moses gave Israel an inheritance (Joshua 1:14-15; Ephesians 1:11). Like our dear Redeemer, Moses suffered and died for the people upon whom his heart was set, bearing the wrath of God for them (Psalm 106:32; Deuteronomy 3:26). And like our Savior, Moses, who died in humiliation and shame, appeared a second time in glory (Matthew 17).

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[i] 1. His nationality. Moses was an Israelite (Exodus 2:1, 2). So, according to the flesh, was Christ.

2. His Birth. This occurred when his nation was under the dominion of a hostile power, when they were groaning under the rule of a Gentile king (Exodus 1). So the Jews were in bondage to the Romans when Christ was born (Matthew 2:1 cf. Luke 24:21).

3. His Person. ÒIn which time Moses was born, and was exceeding fair to GodÓ (Acts 7:20). How blessedly did he, in this, foreshadow the Beloved of the Father! His estimate of the ÒfairnessÓ of that Child which lay in BethlehemÕs manger was evidenced by the sending of the angels to say unto the shepherds, ÒUnto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the LordÓ (Luke 2:11).

4. His Infancy. In infancy his life was endangered, imperiled by the reigning king, for Pharaoh had given orders that, ÒEvery son that is born ye shall cast into the riverÓ (Exodus 1:22). How this reminds us of Matthew 2:16: ÒThen Herod . . . sent forth and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof from two years old and underÓ!

5. His Adoption. Though, previously, he was the child of another, he yet was made the son of PharaohÕs daughter: ÒAnd became her sonÓ (Exodus 2:10). Thus he had a mother, but no father! What anointed eye can fail to see prefigured here the mystery of the Virgin-birth! Christ was the Son of Another, even the Son of God. But, born into this world, He had a mother, but no human father. Yet was He, as it were, adopted by Joseph: see Matthew 1:19-21.

6. His Childhood. This was spent in Egypt. So also was ChristÕs: ÒBehold the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, ÒArise, and take the young Child and His mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee wordÓ (Matthew 2:13). Thus was fulfilled GodÕs ancient oracle, ÒAnd called My Son out of EgyptÓ (Hosea 11:1).

7. His Sympathy for Israel. He was filled with a deep compassion for his suffering kinsmen according to the flesh, and he yearned for their deliverance. Beautifully does this come out in Acts 7:23, 24, ÒAnd when he was full forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brethren of the children of Israel. And seeing one of them suffer wrong, he defended him.Ó So too Christ was filled with pity toward His enslaved people, and love brought Him here to deliver them.

8. His early knowledge of his Mission. Long years before he actually entered upon his great work, Moses discerned, Òhow that God by his hand would deliver themÓ (Acts 7:25). So as a Boy of twelve, Christ said to His perplexed mother, ÒWist ye not that I must be about My FatherÕs business?Ó (Luke 2:49).

9. His condescending Grace. Though legally the Òson of PharaohÕs daughterÓ, yet he regarded the Hebrew slaves as his brethren: ÒAnd it came to pass in those days, when Moses was grown, that he went out unto his brethrenÓ (Exodus 2:11). So it is with Christ: ÒHe is not ashamed to call them brethrenÓ (Hebrews 2:11).

10. His great Renunciation. ÒBy faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of PharaohÕs daughter; Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in EgyptÓ (Hebrews 11:24-26). What a foreshadowing was this of Him ÒWho, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God; But made Himself of no reputation, and took upon Him the form of a servantÓ (Philippians 2:6, 7)! Like Moses, Christ too voluntarily relinquished riches, glory, and a kingly palace.

11. His Rejection by his brethren. ÒAnd the next day he showed himself unto them as they strove, and would have set them at one again, saying, Sirs, ye are brethren; why do ye wrong one to another? But he that did his neighbor wrong thrust him away, saying, Who made thee a ruler and a judge over us?Ó (Acts 7:26, 27). This is very sad; sadder still is it to read of Christ, ÒHe came unto His own, and His own received Him notÓ (John 1:11). This same line in the typical picture was before us when we considered Joseph. But mark this difference: In the case of Joseph, it was his brethrenÕs enmity against his person (Genesis 37:4); here with Moses, it was his brethrenÕs enmity against his mission. Joseph was personally hated; Moses officially refused—Ówho made thee a ruler and a judge over usÓ? So it was with Christ. Israel said, ÒWe will not have this Man to reign over usÓ (Luke 19:14).

12. His Sojourning among the Gentiles. ÒBut Moses fled from the face of Pharaoh, and dwelt in the land of MidianÓ (Exodus 2:15). Following ChristÕs rejection by the Jews, we read, ÒGod at the first did visit the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for His nameÓ (Acts 15:14).

13. His Seat on the well. Away from his own land, we read of Moses, ÒAnd he sat down by a wellÓ (Exodus 2:15). So the only time we read of the Lord Jesus seated by the well, was when He was outside IsraelÕs borders, in Samaria (John 4:4, 6).

14. His Shepherdhood. ÒNow Moses kept the flock of Jethro his father-in-lawÓ (Exodus 3:1). This is the character which Christ sustains to His elect among the Gentiles: ÒAnd other sheep I have, which are not of this fold, them also I must bring, and they shall hear My voice; and there shall be one flock, one ShepherdÓ (John 10:16).

15. His Season of Seclusion. Before he entered upon his real mission, Moses spent many years in obscurity. Who had supposed that this one, there Òat the backside of the desertÓ, was destined to such an honorable future? So it was with the incarnate Son of God. Before He began His public ministry, He was hidden away in despised Nazareth. Who that saw Him there in the carpenterÕs shop, dreamed that He was ordained of God to the work of redemption!

16. His Commission from God. He was called of God to emancipate His people from the house of bondage: ÒCome now therefore, and I will send thee unto Pharaoh, that thou mayest bring forth My people the children of Israel out of EgyptÓ (Exodus 3:10). So Christ was sent forth into this world to Òseek and to save that which was lostÓ (Luke 19:10).

17. His Apostleship. Thus he was GodÕs apostle unto Israel, for ÒapostleÓ signifies one Òsent forthÓ: ÒNow therefore goÓ (Exodus 4:12). So Christ was the Sent One of God (John 9:4 etc); yea, in Hebrews 3:1 He is designated Òthe ApostleÓ.

18. His Credentials. His commission from God was confirmed by power to work miracles. So also ChristÕs mission was authenticated by wondrous signs (Matthew 11:4, 5). It should be noted that Moses is the first one mentioned in the O. T. that performed miracles; so is Christ in the N. T.—John the Baptist performed none (John 10:41).

19. His first Miracles. Moses wrought many wonders, but it is most striking to observe that his first two miraculous signs were power over the serpent, and power over leprosy (Exodus 4:6-9). So after Christ began His public ministry, we read first of His power over Satan (Matthew 4:10, 11), and then His power over leprosy (Matthew 8:3).

20. His Return to his own land. In Exodus 4:19 we read, ÒAnd the Lord said unto Moses in Midian, Go, return into Egypt: for all the men are dead which sought thy lifeÓ. The antitype of this is found in Matthew 2:19, ÒAn angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, saying, Arise, and take the young Child and His mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they are dead which sought the young ChildÕs lifeÓ!

21. His Acceptance by his brethren. This is recorded in Exodus 4:29-31. How different was this from his first appearing before and rejection by the Hebrews (Exodus 2)! How beautifully it prefigured IsraelÕs acceptance of their Messiah at His second appearing!

22. His powerful Rod. Moses now wielded a rod of mighty power: see Exodus 9:23; 10:13; 14:16. So also it is written of Christ, ÒThou shalt break them with a rod of ironÓ (Psalm 2:9).

23. His Announcing solemn Judgments. Again and again he warned Pharaoh and his people of the sore punishment of God if they continued to defy him. So also Christ declared, ÒExcept ye repent, ye shall all likewise perishÓ (Luke 13:3).

24. His deliverance of Israel. Moses perfectly fulfilled his God-given commission and led Israel out of the house of bondage: ÒThe same did God send to be a ruler and a delivererÓ (Acts 7:35). So Christ affirmed, ÒIf the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeedÓ (John 8:36).

25. His Headship. Remarkably is this brought out in 1 Corinthians 10:1, 2, ÒAll our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; and were all baptized unto MoreaÓ. So obedient Christians are Òbaptized unto Jesus ChristÓ (Romans 6:3).

26. His Leadership of IsraelÕs Praise. ÒThen sang Moses and the children of IsraelÓ (Exodus 15:1) Of Christ too it is written, ÒIn the midst of the congregation will I praise TheeÓ (Psalm 22:22).

27. His Authority challenged. This is recorded in Numbers 16:3; the antitype in Matthew 21:23.

28. His person Envied. See Psalm 106:16, and compare Mark 15:10.

29. His person opposed. Though Israel were so deeply indebted to Moses, yet again and again we find them ÒmurmuringÓ against him: Exodus 15:24, 16:2, etc. For the N. T. parallel see Luke 15:2, John 6:41.

30. His life Threatened. So fiercely did the ungrateful Hebrews oppose Moses that, on one occasion, they were ready to ÒstoneÓ him (Exodus 17:4). How this brings to mind what we read of in John 8:59, 10:31!

31. His Sorrows. Moses felt keenly the base ingratitude of the people. Mark his plaintive plea as recorded in Numbers 11:11, 14. So too the Lord Jesus suffered from the reproaches of the people: He was Òthe Man of sorrows and acquainted with griefÓ.

32. His unwearied Love. Though misunderstood, envied, and opposed, nothing could alienate the affections of Moses from his people. ÒMany waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown itÓ (Song of Solomon 8:7). Beautifully is this seen in Exodus 32. After Israel repudiated Jehovah and had worshipped the golden calf, after the Lord has disowned them as His people (Exodus 32:7), Moses supplicates God on their behalf, saying ÒOh, this people have sinned a great sin, and have made them gods of gold. Yet now, if Thou wilt forgive their sin—; and if not, blot me, I pray Thee, out of Thy book which Thou hast writtenÓ (vv. 31:32). How this reminds us of Him who Òhaving loved His own which were in the world, He loved them unto the endÓ (John 13:1)!

33. His Forgiving spirit. ÒAnd Miriam and Aaron spake against Moses... Hath the Lord indeed spoken only by Moses? Hath He not spoken also by usÓ? (Numbers 12:1, 2). But he answered not a word. How this pointed to Him who, Ôwhen He was reviled, reviled not againÓ (1 Peter 2:23). When Miriam was stricken with leprosy because of her revolt against her brother, we are told, ÒMoses cried unto the Lord, saying, Heal her now, O God, I beseech TheeÓ (Numbers 12:13).

34. His Prayerfulness. An example of this has just been before us, but many other instances are recorded. Moses was, pre-eminently, a man of prayer. At every crisis he sought unto the Lord: see Exodus 5:22, 8:12, 9:33, 14:15, 15:25, 17:4, etc. Note how often in LukeÕs Gospel Christ is also presented as a Man of prayer.

35. His Meekness. ÒMoses was very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earthÓ (Numbers 12:3) cf. Matthew 11:29.

36. His Faithfulness. ÒMoses verily was faithful in all his houseÓ (Hebrews 3:5). So Christ is ÒThe faithful and true WitnessÓ (Revelation 3:14).

37. His providing Israel with water. See Numbers 20:11 and compare John 4:14, 7:37.

38. His Prophetic office. Deuteronomy 18:18 and compare John 7:16, 8:28.

39. His Priestly activities. ÒMoses and Aaron among His priestsÓ (Psalm 99:6). Illustrations are found in Leviticus 8: ÒAnd Moses took the blood, and put it upon the horns of the altar... and he took all the fat... and burned it upon the altarÓ (vv. 15, 16 and see 19:23). So Christ, as Priest, Òoffered Himself without spot to GodÓ (Hebrews 9:14).

40. His Kingly rule. ÒMoses commanded us a law, even the inheritance of the congregation of Jacob. And he was king in JeshurunÓ (Deuteronomy 33:4, 5). So Christ is King in Zion, and will yet be over the Jews (Luke 1:32, 33).

41. His Judgeship. ÒMoses sat to judge the people: and they stood by Moses from the morning until the eveningÓ (Exodus 18:13). Compare 2 Corinthians 5:10.

42. His Leadership. Moses was the head and director of GodÕs people, as He said to him, ÒLead the people unto the place of which I have spokenÓ (Exodus 32:34). So Christ is called, ÒThe Captain of their salvationÓ (Hebrews 2:10).

43. His Mediation. What a remarkable word was that of Moses to Israel, ÒI stood between the Lord and youÓ (Deuteronomy 5:5): ÒThere is one God, and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ JesusÓ (1 Timothy 2:5).

44. His Election. In Psalm 106:23 he is called, ÒMoses His chosenÓ. So God says of Christ, ÒBehold My Servant, whom I uphold, Mine electÓ (Isaiah 42:1).

45. His Covenant-engagement. ÒAnd the Lord said unto Moses, Write thou these words: for after the tenor of these words I have made a covenant with thee and with IsraelÓ (Exodus 34:27): so Christ is denominated, ÒThe Mediator of a better covenantÓ (Hebrews 8:6).

46. His sending forth of the Twelve. ÒThese are the names of the men which Moses sent to spy out the landÓ (Num. 13:16 see previous verses). So Christ sent forth twelve apostles (Matthew 10:5).

47. His Appointing of the Seventy. ÒAnd Moses went out and told the people the words of the Lord, and gathered the seventy men of the elders of the peopleÓ (Numbers 11:24). So Christ selected seventy (Luke 10:1).

48. His Wisdom. ÒMoses was learned in all the wisdom of the EgyptiansÓ (Acts 7:22). Compare Colossians 2:3.

49. His Might. ÒAnd was mighty in words and in deedsÓ (Acts 7:22). Behold the antitype of this in Matthew 113:34: ÒThey were astonished, and said, Whence hath this Man this wisdom, and these mighty worksÓ?

50. His Intercession. ÒAnd Moses brought their cause before the LordÓ (Numbers 27:5). Compare Hebrews 7:25.

51. His Intimate Communion with God. ÒAnd there arose not a prophet since in Israel like unto Moses, whom the Lord knew face to faceÓ (Exodus 34:10). So, on earth, Christ was ÒThe only-begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the FatherÓ (John 1:18). It is striking to behold in Exodus 31 to 34 how Moses passed and re-passed between Jehovah in the mount and the camp of the congregation: expressive of his equal access to heaven and earth—compare John 3:13.

52. His Knowledge of God. See Psalm 103:7 and cf. John 5:20.

53. His holy Anger. See Exodus 32:19 and cf. Mark 3:5, etc.

54. His Message. He was the mouthpiece of God: ÒAnd Moses came and told the people all the words of the LordÓ (Exodus 24:3). Compare Hebrews 1:2.

55. His Commandments. See Deuteronomy 4:2 and cf. Matthew 28:20.

56. His Written Revelation. See Exodus 31:13 and cf. Revelation 1:1.

57. His Fasting. See Exodus 34:28 and cf. Matthew 4:2.

58. His Transfiguration on the mount. See Exodus 34:29, 35 and cf. Matthew 17:2.

59. His Place Outside the Camp. See Exodus 33:7 and cf. Hebrews 13:13.

60. His Arraigning of the responsible head. See Exodus 32:21 and cf. Revelation 2:12, 13.

61. His Praying for IsraelÕs Forgiveness. See Numbers 14:19 and cf. Luke 23:34.

62. His Washing his Brethren with Water. ÒAnd Moses brought Aaron and his sons, and washed them with waterÓ (Leviticus 8:6). Who can fail to see in that a foreshadowing of what is recorded in John 13:5: ÒAfter that He poureth water into a basin and began to wash the disciplesÕ feetÓ!

63. His Prophecies. See Deuteronomy 28 and 33 and cf. Matthew 24 and Luke 21.

64. His Rewarding GodÕs servants. See Numbers 7:6, 32:33, 40 and cf. Revelation 22:12.

65. His perfect Obedience. ÒThus did Moses according to all that the Lord commanded, so did heÓ (Exodus 40:16). What a lovely foreshadowing was this of Him who could say, ÒI have kept My FatherÕs commandmentsÓ (John 16:10)!

66. His erecting the Tabernacle. See Exodus 40:2, and cf. Zechariah 6:12.

67. His Completing of his Work. ÒSo Moses finished the workÓ (Exodus 40:33). What a blessed prefiguration was this of Him who declared, ÒI have finished the work which Thou gavest Me to doÓ (John 17:4).

68. His Blessing of the People. ÒAnd Moses blessed themÓ (Exodus 39:43). So too we read in Luke 24:50, ÒAnd He led them out as far as to Bethany, and He lifted up His hands, and blessed themÓ.

69. His Anointing of GodÕs House. ÒAnd Moses took the anointing oil (the O. T. emblem of the Holy Spirit), and anointed the tabernacle and all that was thereinÓ (Leviticus 8:10). Carefully compare Acts 2:1-3, 33.

70. His Unabated Strength. ÒHis eye was not dim, nor his natural force abatedÓ (Deuteronomy 34:7): compare Matthew 27:50, and note the Òloud voiceÓ.

71. His Death was for the benefit of GodÕs people. ÒIt went ill with Moses for their sakesÓ (Psalm 106:32); ÒBut the Lord was wroth with me for your sakesÓ (Deuteronomy 3:26). What marvelous foreshadowings of the Cross were these!

72. His Appointing of another Comforter. Moses did not leave his people comfortless, but gave them a successor: see Deuteronomy 31:23 and cf. John 14:16, 18.

73. His giving an Inheritance. ÒThe land which Moses gave you on this side of JordanÓ (Joshua 1:14): in Christ believers Òhave obtained an inheritanceÓ (Ephesians 1:11).

74. His Death necessary before Israel could enter Canaan. ÒMoses My servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to theeÓ (Joshua 1:2). ÒExcept a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruitÓ (John 12:24).

75. His Second Appearing. Moses was one of the two Old Testament characters which returned to this earth in New Testament times (Matthew 17:3)—type of ChristÕs second coming to the earth. Our space is already exhausted so we shall leave it with our readers to search the Scriptures for at least twenty-five other points in which Moses foreshadowed our Lord. The subject is well-nigh exhaustless. And a most blessed subject it is, demonstrating anew the Divine authorship of the Bible. May the Lord bless to many this very imperfect attempt to show that Òin the volume of the BookÓ it is written of Christ.