HEBREWS 3:1–6
And so, dear brothers and sisters who belong to God and are partners with those called to heaven, think carefully about this Jesus whom we declare to be God’s messenger and High Priest. For he was faithful to God, who appointed him, just as Moses served faithfully when he was entrusted with God’s entire house.
“High Priest”: Historically, high priests represented
their people when entering the “Holy Place” to make
sacrifices before God to atone (make
amends/repair) for the people’s sin. In this case,
Jesus will be the one to make the ultimate
atonement for our sins. “Messenger”: Jesus is
God’s Word in the flesh (John 1). God speaks
directly to us through his Son.
But Jesus deserves far more glory than Moses, just as a person who builds a house deserves more praise than the house itself. For every house has a builder, but the one who built everything is God.
Moses was certainly faithful in God’s house as a servant. His work was an illustration of the truths God would reveal later. But Christ, as the Son, is in charge of God’s entire house. And we are God’s house, if we keep our courage and remain confident in our hope in Christ.
The writer calls us “God’s house.” Jesus ascended
and sent us the Holy Spirit, who now dwells in us
(John 14:16–17)
STUDY
- Compare and contrast Jesus and Moses according to today’s passage.
- Both Moses and Jesus had a responsibility to God’s “house,” but they were very different. How would a son take better care of his house than a servant?
REFLECT
Read Ephesians 4:1–3.
- Both Jesus and Moses had responsibilities in God’s house. What are some ways we are also called to live as God’s Church?