The Lesson of the Loaves When Jesus feeds the multitude by multiplying bread, it is not lost on the people that he is the Prophet Moses predicted. Yet, the people – and even the disciples – fail to understand what this prophetic role would...
From Moses to Messiah in a Wedding, Water, and Wine Why does Jesus turn water into wine? Is he announcing the fading of the Law? No,rather he is announcing the new Exodus and his identity as Moses’...
Here comes the Judge Moses served as a judge for Israel. His judging was not a condemning or critical type of judging but making decisions regarding disputes or disagreements. If Moses is presented as a judge, the Messianic Prophet of whom he spoke is the ultimate...
A Journey of Discovery Following the Resurrection, two disciples of Jesus left Jerusalem, walking to the townof Emmaus about seven miles away. As they walked together, a stranger joined themand intruded into their conversation. The stranger was the Prophet Like...
Water for an Israelite The Samaritans, who only acknowledge the Pentateuch as inspired, were looking for Moses’ successor, the giver of water. It’s the woman at the well who first puts the pieces together and recognizes the long-awaited...
