Moses, a Jew by birth, was born when Egyptians (gentiles) ruled the people of Israel
Jesus, a Jew by birth, was born when Romans (gentiles) ruled the people of Israel
An evil ruler, Pharaoh, decreed that all male Hebrew babies should be killed by casting them into the river
An evil ruler, Herod, decreed that all male Hebrew babies should be put to death
Moses was hidden in Egypt 3 months to keep him alive
Jesus was also hidden in Egypt to keep him alive
Moses' mother put him in the river in a basket
Jesus's mother put Him in a feeding trough
"Moses" means drawn out of water – Drawing out of water is a picture of salvation
Jesus's name is Hebrew for "salvation"
The favor of God was upon Moses, even as an infant. Pharaoh's daughter took him out of the river and he became a prince in Egypt
The favor of God was upon Jesus. Wise men worshiped Him and presented gifts to Him
Moses was brought up by a man who was not his natural father
The favor of God was upon Jesus. Wise men worshiped Him and presented gifts to Him
Moses, when grown, saw the burdens of his brethren and had compassion on them
Jesus saw His people as sheep without a shepherd and had compassion on them
Moses, at a well, was kind to the daughters of the priest of Midian and watered their flock
Jesus, at a well, was kind to a Samaritan woman and offered her water
Moses was able to control the sea and lead the Israelites through the Red Sea
Jesus calmed the sea, wadded on water and passed through the Jordan at His baptism
Moses was in exile in a foreign land until the king of Egypt died
Jesus was in exile in a foreign land until King Herod died
Moses was a shepherd of God's people
Jesus called Himself the "good shepherd" who came to lay down His life for the sheep
Moses began his ministry in a supernatural way. A bush burned with fire, but was not consumed, and God spoke from the midst of the bush
Jesus began his ministry in a supernatural way. A dove descended on Him and a voice from Heaven said, "This isMy beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased"
God sent Moses to deliver His people because He knew their sorrows
God sent Jesus to deliver His people because He knew their enslaved, brokenhearted State
Moses "came down" to deliver His people and to "bring them up to the Promised Land."
Jesus came down from Heaven to deliver His people and to bring them up to heaven one day
Moses was very humble, saying "Who am I?". He was called "very meek"
Jesus was "meek and lowly" calling all to find rest for their souls in Him
Moses performed many public miracles following God's direction
Jesus performed many public miracles following God's direction
The reason behind Moses' liberation of the Hebrews was for them to serve God
The reason behind Jesus's liberation of mankind is for us to serve God
Moses delivered the children of Israel from Egyptian bondage through blood. Lambs without blemish were 389 Prophecies Fulfilled slain. Their blood protected Hebrew homes from death.
eshua delivered all mankind from the bondage of sin through blood His blood, shed on the cross as The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.
Moses instructed Israel to remember the Lord's deliverance via a covenant meal (Passover)
Jesus instructed His disciples to remember His deliverance from sin via a covenant meal (Passover, the "Lord's Supper")
Moses gave the Israelites sweet, "living water" to drink
Jesus promised living water to all who believe in Him
God revealed His healing power through Moses
God revealed His healing power through Jesus
Moses gave God's people bread from heaven to eat (manna)
Jesus said that He was the true bread from heaven that gives life to the world
The whole congregation of Israel murmured against Moses
The Jews murmured at Jesus
Moses told the people to gather manna every morning – daily bread
Jesus taught His disciples to feed their souls with spiritual bread daily
People were ready to stone Moses
People were ready to stone Jesus
Moses received God's Law on a mountain and told the people what God expected of them
Jesus set the Law back in its proper place on a mountain. (The Sermon on the Mount.)
God came to Moses in a thick cloud
God came to Jesus on the Mt. of Transfiguration in a thick cloud
Moses sprinkled the blood of the first covenant on the people
Jesus sanctified the people with his own blood, the blood of the New Covenant
God gave Moses commandments to teach His people
God gave Jesus commandments to teach His people
Moses interceded with God for Israel when He was angry with His people
Jesus interceded with God on behalf of sinful man; He "made intercession for the transgressors" and became the final sacrifice for sin
God spoke with Moses face to face
Jesus had an intimate "face to face" relationship with God, His Father
Moses fasted for 40 days and 40 nights when he received the Law
Jesus fasted for 40 days and 40 nights when He was tempted in the wilderness
Moses' face shone with the glory of God
Jesus's face shone with the glory of God
God told Moses how He wanted to be worshiped – the Tabernacle
God told Jesus how He wanted to be worshiped – "spirit and in truth"
Moses, a prophet, was a mouthpiece for God. He spoke the words God gave him
Jesus, as a prophet spoke the words that God gave Him
Moses commanded the children of Israel to keep their lamps burning continually
Jesus commanded His children to put their light on a lampstand and let it shine before men
Moses fed the children of Israel (a multitude) in a supernatural way
Jesus fed a multitude (5,000) with five loaves and two fishes
Moses was faithful in God's house
Jesus, the High Priest of our profession, was faithful to He who appointed Him
Moses petitioned God to pardon the iniquity of His people
Jesus, on the cross, petitioned God to forgive the iniquity of those who were crucifying Him
God listened to Moses
God listened to Jesus
Moses said that the "little ones" in the wilderness would enter the Promised Land
Jesus said that the Kingdom of God belonged to the "little ones"
Moses told the Israelites to remember and do all the commandments of the Lord
Jesus told His disciples to keep His commandments if they would abide in His love
Moses told the Israelites that God would show that He had sent Moses by doing signs and wonders
Jesus told His disciples that the works He did were to prove that the Father was in Him and He was in the Father
Moses made a fiery serpent on a pole and the Israelites were healed when they looked upon it
Jesus was lifted up on a pole. All who looked upon Him by faith (as He took their sin) were healed
Moses chose 12 men, 1 of each tribe and sent them out (to scout) to bring fruit
Jesus chose 12 men and sent them out to bear fruit
Moses said that in the mouth of 2 or 3 witnesses a truth would be established
Jesus said that where 2 or 3 were gathered in His name, He would be in their midst
Moses' relatives criticized and challenged him
Jesus's relatives criticized and challenged him
Moses was Israel's judge, the final authority in decision-making
Jesus will return to earth as a judge. All must appear before the "judgment seat of Messiah" - Jesus will judge all at His appearing
Moses reappeared with Jesus on the Mt. of Transfiguration
Jesus on the Mt. of Transfiguration with Moses
Moses as deliverer was initially rejected by His people, and took a gentile bride…Zipporah.
Jesus as deliverer was initially rejected by His people, and took a gentile bride
Moses appointed Joshua to carry on his work
Jesus appointed His disciples to carry on His work
Moses established the Old Covenant
Jesus established the New Covenant
Moses was considered the teacher of the Israelites
Jesus was called teacher by His disciples
After 400 years of captivity in Egypt, Moses came as their redeemer
After 400 years of silence between the Old Testament and the New Testament, Jesus came as the ultimate Redeemer
Moses encountered Satan when the archangel Michael and Satan fought over the body of Moses
Jesus encountered Satan in the desert
Moses appointed 70 leaders
Jesus appointed 70 disciples
Moses predicted his death
Jesus predicted His death
Moses is famously associated with striking a rock to provide water for the Israelites in the wilderness
Jesus is directly associated with a "rock" as a metaphor for a firm foundation, security, and salvation
Moses held up his arms with the staff of God to secure victory for the Israelites against the Amalekites
Jesus held up his arms on the cross to secure victory over death
Moses was envied by Korah, Dathan, and Abiram
Jesus was envied by the chief priests, religious leaders, and elders
Moses demonstrated power over nature (primarily through his staff)
Jesus demonstrated power over nature (through miracles He performed)
Moses demonstrated profound, sacrificial love for Israel, even offering his own life and salvation to atone for their sins
Jesus demonstrated profound, sacrificial love for the world, offering his own life to atone for their sins
Moses was a mediator between God and man
Jesus was a mediator between God and man
Moses was a prophet
Jesus was a Prophet
Moses operated with divine authority
Jesus operated with divine authority
Moses relinquished royal/divine status for a life of humble service.
Jesus relinquished royal/divine status for a life of humble service.
Moses was shepherds of sheep
Jesus was shepherds of people
Moses had a "supernatural moment" (burning bush) before ministry.
Jesus had a "supernatural moment" (baptism) before ministry.
Moses was born during times of oppression.
Jesus was born during times of oppression.