Jesus Is Greater

 

By Edd Sterchi     The theme to the book of Hebrews seems to be “better.” In a stark contrast to the Old Covenant, we see that the New Covenant of God has a better Prophet and Priest who brings better promises. Of course, we know this to be in reference to Jesus Christ.     One such contrast alluded to is in chapter 3. In verses 1 and 2, we see that Jesus was faithful to the Father just as Moses was, but in verse 3, we see that Jesus “has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses.” Jesus is worthy of more glory than Moses because He is greater and had done greater things. Let us consider how great Moses was, and how much greater Jesus is: * Moses was the Lawgiver (Deut. 33:4), but Jesus is the Grace giver (John 1:17). * Moses wrote the first five books of the Old Testament (Deut. 31:24), but Jesus (being God) inspired the writing of the whole Bible (John 16:13-15; 2 Tim. 3:16). * Moses lifted the bronze serpent in the wilderness to bring about physical healing (Num. 21:4-9), but Jesus lifted Himself on the cross to bring about spiritual healing (John 3:14-15). * Moses was the deliverer of the Israelite people out of slavery (Acts 7:35), but Jesus is the deliverer of all people out of the slavery of sin (1 John 2:2; 4:14).     Certainly we could go on and on, but I’m sure you get the idea. Without a doubt, Jesus is greater! Because of this, He can sympathize with us, bring help to us, and intercede for us in the presence of the Father (Heb. 2:17-18; 4:15). And because of that, He is worthy of more glory from us.     And now a question for you to consider: Is Jesus greater than anyone or anything in your life? “He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who does not take his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me.” (Matt. 10:37-38)).

- Edd Sterchi preaches for the Broadway Church of Christ in Campbellsville, KY. He may be contacted through the congregation's website: http://www.broadwaychurchofchrist.net/