The Servant and the Son: Hebrews 3:1-6

The Servant and the Son: Hebrews 3:1-6

Therefore…

Holy Brethren

• Israel was commanded to be holy
  (Lev 11:44-45; 19:2; 20:7)
• Moses could not make anyone holy

(Rom 3:19-20; Gal 2:16, 21; 3:10-11)

Partakers of a Heavenly Calling

Consider Jesus

• The command to hold fast came in response to the temptation to let go of Christ and fall back on what was safe and familiar
  (Heb 4:14; 10:23)
• The Gospel is our confession
  (Matt 10:32; Rom 10:9-11; 1 Tim 3:16; 1 Jn 4:15)

High Priest

Apostle

• Jesus was sent by the Father for the work at hand
  (Jn 3:34-35; 4:34; 5:24, 30, 36; 6:38)

The Servant and the Son are Both Faithful

Why Moses? Why Now?

• In some traditions Moses was seen as greater than angels
• It was Moses who the people were prone to trust in
• Moses is the type, or shadow, of Jesus

Greater than Angels? (Num 12:6-8)

Type and Shadow

Moses Celebrated

• The author is concerned with the degree of glory and honor, not the failures of Moses

Why Stay Positive?

• Moses was the representative of God to Israel
  (Jn 1:17; 7:19; Rom 10:5; Heb 10:28; Mk 10:3; 12:19)
• You cannot separate Moses from the Law, and the Law is good
  (Rom 7:7; Gal 3:21; Matt 5:17-18)

Rank in the Household

A Faithful and Honored Servant

• Moses served his given role faithfully, and is granted honor
• Moses pointed forward to Christ
  (Gal 3:24; Jn 1:45; 5:46; Lk 24:27)

A Son Over His House

If…

Perseverance is Absolutely Essential

• Jesus as our champion, pioneer, and high priest is our hope and confidence that we will persevere.

Confidence and Hope are Hallmarks of True Christian Faith

Who or What Threatens to Take Our Eyes Off of Christ?