Posts with the tag “redemption”

One Greater than Moses (Hebrews 3:3)Moses would be 'like God' to Aaron (Exodus 4:16) and to Pharaoh (Exodus 7:1). He would be great. One whom God knew face-to-face (Exodus 33:11; Deuteronomy 34:10). To Israel he is the Patriarch of the Sinaitic Covenant, The Great Law-Giver. But Moses was a man. His conversations (debates/arguments) with God remind us as much. Moses was promised by God that He 'wo...  Read More

While Jesus' comment about what comes out of the mouth (Matthew 15:11) is in a negative context...he was speaking of what is in the heart, and pointing to the hypocrisy of the Pharisees...today's readings make me think of the positive. Consider Jesus (Matthew 15:21-39) and all He said and did that came from His heart...teaching, healing, feeding...blessing the people. Now, look back to Jacob. He a...  Read More