Moises and Messiah Yeshua Ben David

[Guest Ya'akov]

We all know well the story of Moshe (Moises) and the Exodus from Eretz Mitzraim (Land of Egypt), but how does Moshe compare with Mashiyach Ben David, (the Hebrew name of Messiah, Son of David) our LORD and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Are there similarities? differences? Let's look at some of them.

Both were born, sent by God, to be redeemers to lead a people bound by slavery

to freedom. Moshe took Am Israel (The people of Israel) from captivity in Egypt, and lead them to the promised land, across the River Jordan, to the Land of Canaan.

Mashiyach Ben David was send by Adonai, to lead not only Am Israel from slavery, but also Am Goyim (the gentiles). He came to lead both "amim" (peoples) from the slavery of sin, to be free from the bondage of sin.

Moshe and b'nei Israel (children of Israel) left Egypt and went to Canaan, to escape certain death and continual bondage by Pharoah. Mashiyach Ben David left Israel with Miriam and Yosef (Mary and Joseph) and went down to Egypt to escape death by King Herod.

Moshe was a good shepherd, who tended his father-in-law , Jethro's sheep in the desert area of Madian for 40 years. Mashiyach Ben David communed with his Father in the desert of Judea for 40 days, afterwards, began his ministry and also tended his father's human sheep (and still does through the Ruach HaKodesh) the (Holy Spirit) and IS the GOOD SHEPHERD.

God through Moshe turned water into blood to be the first judgement on the land of Egypt. Yeshua turned water into wine, to be a blessing at the wedding at Cana.

Sefer Shemot (book of Exodus) says that the water turned to blood brought death

(fish died in the Nile). Yeshua (Jesus) is the LIVING WATER that brings life, his blood also cleaness sin and thus gives us eternal life.

The last judgement brought death to the first born of Egypt (to those who did not put the blood of the lamb on their doorposts). This was a heartbreak to all the families of Egypt. But...God's divine judgement and retribution "eye for an eye" (Pharoah ordered the new born Israelite babies to be thrown into the Nile)

Death also came to the Only Son of God, it was a heartbreak for the Father too.

Death of the first born of Egypt brought suffering, but the death of Messiah brings us eternal life and hope.

On Erev Pesach (Passover Eve) the blood of the sacrificed lambs and goats was sprinkled on the doorposts, and saved the lives of those behind them. The blood of God's sacrificed Lamb saves our lives and brings us into a covenant relationship

with Echad Elohim (The ONE family of God) Yeshua Ben David gave up his life for you. Have you accepted him as YOUR Messiah?

I invite all who read this to our Messianic Synagogue "Beth Yeshua HaMashiach" in Houston, Texas, at 7000 Bellaire Blvd. We are located at Sharpstown Baptist Church. Tel: 713-771-WORD.

article by Jim Petersen

[Botz]

Hi Ya'akov. Great article...it is amazing how many similarities there are between Moshe and Yeshua HaMashiach which goes to give miraculous Scriptural endorsement of the mission and authority of the L-rd.

Acts 3:22 For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you.

Thanks for the invite to your Synagogue but I live in the UK and it is an impossibility...but I am sure some others who live closer at hand might enjoy some great fellowship.

[Guest yod]

My favorite comparison between Moshe and Yeshua was how they both were chosen by Adonai as a mediator between God and man.

This is what they were supposed to see in that verse;

Acts 3:22 For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you.

Before Moshe, the comparison of Yosef and Yeshua are even more amazing.

Joseph was hated by his brothers because His father loved him so much. They "disposed" of him and as a result, Joseph became a ruler of the gentiles who later redeemed his brothers...and revealed himself to them. "What you meant for evil God has used for good"

This is but a shallow glimpse at the similarities between them. Anyone care to elaborate further?