Jesus: The Prophet like Moses Series

In this first of a series of articles, we will discover the Jesus we may scarcely know—Jesus, the Prophet-like-Moses. We begin with his baptism in the Jordan and his anointing.

The Gospel of Matthew’s account of Jesus’ extended teaching sitting on a high place sketches out an image of the Prophet-Like-Moses promised by God in Deuteronomy 18. Second in a year-long series.

Jesus fasts 40 days in the wilderness as Moses does. This and other parallels with Israel are expressions of Jesus’ ministry as the ultimate, prophesied Prophet—the One to whom Israel must harken. Third in a year-long series.

Only one character in the Tanakh can truly be said to be the One prophesied to succeed Moses in Deuteronomy 18:15–19: The Servant of the Lord depicted in Isaiah 40–55. Fourth in a year-long...

Jesus’s transfiguration looks back to Moses’ transforming encounter with the God of Israel and points forward to the Son of Man, the Prophet-Like-Moses, ruling and reigning at the right hand of the Father

Why does the text say that Jesus intended to pass by his frightened disciples on the lake, and how does that have to do with Moses’ divine encounter on Sinai? Part of our ongoing series "Jesus, the Prophet Like Moses."

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...

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...

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...

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' successor.

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...

For some, the Christmas narrative has become trite, something to be toyed with, but the story of the infant in the manager is not some fairy tale. It is the revelation of the King-Like-David, the Redeemer of Israel and the Nations.