1. Jesus Better Than Moses
Hebrews – Lesson 3
Jesus Better Than Moses
Hebrews - Lesson 3

2. Review Role of Angels Jew’s View of Angels
Jesus’ Superiority to Angels
Warning against drifting from “the things we have heard” (Heb 2:1-4)
God made TWO promises when giving the Law
If you do these things (walk in My ways) I will BLESS you
If you don’t it is going to go BAD for you
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Hebrews - Lesson 3

3. Look at the Text Read Hebrews 3:1-6
What does the writer mean by “share in the heavenly calling”?
How is Jesus an “apostle” and a “high priest”?
What comes to mind when you think of Moses?
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4. My Own Moses Experience
Remember the calling of Moses?
Exodus 3:1-4:17
Moses’ protests
Who am I to go to Pharaoh? Exodus 3:11
Suppose they ask who sent me? Exodus 3:13
What if they don’t believe? Exodus 4:1
I am slow of speech and tongue. Exodus 4:10
Please send someone else. Exodus 4:13
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5. Characteristics of Moses
Exodus 3:7-10
Exodus 5:1
Exodus 14:21-22
Exodus 17:5-6
Exodus 17:10-13
Exodus 18:15-16
Exodus 32:9-14
Exodus 32:31-32
Exodus 33:9-11
God’s Chosen
God’s Spokesman
Israel’s Deliverer
Israel’s Provider
Israel’s Defender
Israel’s Judge
Israel’s Intercessor
Israel’s Sacrifice
God’s Friend
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6. Characteristics of Moses (cont.)
Exodus 33:17-20
Exodus 34:27-28
Exodus 34:29
Exodus 39:32
Numbers 12:3
Numbers 21:4-9
In God’s Presence
Lawgiver
God’s Radiance
Builder
Humble
Savior
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7. Summary SOUND FAMILIAR? God’s Chosen God’s Spokesman
Israel’s Deliverer
Israel’s Provider
Israel’s Defender
Israel’s Judge
Israel’s Intercessor
Israel’s Sacrifice
God’s Friend
In God’s Presence
Lawgiver
God’s Radiance
Builder
Humble
Savior
SOUND FAMILIAR?
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8. The Jews’ Esteem of Moses
Deuteronomy 34:10-12
Psalm 106:19-23
2 Chronicles 34:14
Isaiah 63:11-14
Luke 16:27-31
Luke 24:25-27
John 1:43-45
Acts 15:21
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9. For Discussion
What place did Moses occupy in the Jews’ religious system?
Why?
What significance do the similarities between God’s works through Moses and Jesus’ ministry have?
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10. Jesus is Better than Moses!
Matthew 17:1-5
John 1:15-18
John 5:45-47
John 6:32-35
Acts 3:22-23 (Deut 18:18-19)
Acts 13:38-41
1 Cor 10:1-5
2 Cor 3:12-18
Moses could only look at God’s back, but Jesus has seen the Father.
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Hebrews - Lesson 3

11. For Discussion
Why does the Hebrew writer want his readers to understand that Jesus is superior to Moses?
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12. Six Warnings
Warning against drifting from “the things we have heard” (Heb 2:1-4)
Warning against disbelieving the “voice” of God (Heb 3:7-14)
Warning against degenerating from “the elementary principles of Christ” (Heb 5:11-6:20)
Warning against despising “the knowledge of the truth” (Heb 10:26-39)
Warning against devaluing “the grace of God” (Heb 12:15-17)
Warning against departing from Him “who speaks” (Heb 12:25-29)
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Hebrews - Lesson 3

13. Warning Against Disbelief
Read Hebrews 3:7-15
Writer quotes from Psalm 95
Reminds them of the Israelite’s rebellion in the wilderness
Applies the same thought to the hearts of his readers
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14. The Rebellion You remember the story Read Numbers 13:30-14:9, 14:26-35
Twelve spies were sent into the Promised Land to survey it
When they returned they told of the wonders of the land
Ten said that the land couldn’t be taken
Joshua and Caleb trusted that it could
Read Numbers 13:30-14:9, 14:26-35
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15. For Discussion
How is disbelieving God today like the rebellion in the wilderness?
How part did “encouraging one another daily” play in the lives of the recipients of this letter?
What part does it play today?
Read Hebrews 3:16-19
What was their “rest”?
What is ours?
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16. Next Week’s Lesson Questions? Lesson 4 – A Better Rest Hebrews 4:1-13
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