Seventy ways Jesus is Compared to Moses

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.