Numbers 10: Sometimes in the OT figures like Moses were foreshadowings of
Christ, showing us, albeit imperfectly, something of Christ’s person and work.
And just as often these same figures were employed by the Holy Spirit as so
many foils whose weakness and sinfulness served as
backdrops against which the strength and goodness of Jesus could be seen and
understood in stark contrast.
Moses was not at his best in Numbers 10, but his weakness and
waywardness nonetheless serves to highlight the faithfulness of our Savior
Jesus Christ.
Whilst trekking through the wilderness, as Israel sunk into a
state of whiny overt rebellion. Distressed by this, Moses complained to God that he
was not able to bear the burden of her sinfulness and asked God to kill him in
order to put him out of his misery.
In stark contrast, Jesus looked at the whiny rebellion
of his people and willingly accepted the burden of our sin upon his broad
shoulders. And having done so, submitted himself to the shameful death of the
cross, not to end his own misery, but rather to embrace, endure and triumph
over our sin and misery by taking them to the grave and leaving them there.
As we love to sing, “Hallelujah, what a Savior!”
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