Christmas Break

Hello everyone...is anyone still out there? I wouldn't blame you if you have surfed away because the freakin' blog hasn't been updated for almost a month! Man time sure flys! We will be picking it up in the new year starting January 7. Our first order of business will be to re-visit chapter 3:1-6 in review and then launch into 3:7-19.

Hebrews 3:1-6 takes us through yet another comparison. Here we find Jesus being compared to Moses. Now for us living in the Lower Mainland we might not understand the impact of what the author is doing. So think of it this way - what he is doing is essentially taking Jesus and comparing him to anyone whom we find to have any historical, political, religious and social importance. For this church Moses was regarded as 'the man'. No one could measure up to what Moses had done, seen, spoke about or did. There is even the suggestion that Moses was so highly thought of that some people may have even been in danger of worshipping him. And here we have the author saying that this Jesus is more important than Moses himself. Here's a short list;

Moses - administered the covenant throughout the household of Israel. But was himself only a part of that household.

Jesus - rules over the household as one appointed by the builder - namely God.

Moses - was not the author of the covenant he administered.

Jesus - was and is the author of what is called the 'Mosaic Law' as well as the new covenant. (which was inaugurated at the last supper)

So, here we have Moses who was very important to the historical, political and religious traditions of the Israelites. And now someone more worthy, more important, one who was and is closer to God than Moses could ever have been; Jesus of Nazareth.

Moses was considered a faithful servant. Jesus is called the apostle and High Priest of our confession. Jesus was more faithful over the house of Israel like a son. Moses was good - but Jesus is better.

I wonder how this might look in our context? Who is the most important person, the most influential person, of your life? In an age where we look to others 'higher' than ourselves for inspiration, motivation, liberation...Hebrews is telling us Jesus is better.

I love Jesus. I love the Bible. I love opening up God's word and teaching through it's pages. Won't you join us? We'll be starting again on January 7 - 7:15pm to 8:30pm. We would love to have you join us.

And in case I don't get to it before the 25th, have a very blessed Christmas!