The first comparison - Jesus and the angels. This comparison - Jesus and Moses. Notice how he/she writes in verse 5 that "Moses was faithful as a servant in all God's house" and in 6 "But Christ is faithful as a son over God's house." The difference between "in" and "over" - massive.
Lastly, it is stated how "we are his house". It wraps back around to Christians being the Body and Jesus being over us.
The last section is a major warning. God is always giving us subtle little hints usually about the size of Texas saying that if you hear the Spirit Today - listen - don't turn away (vs 7). The warnings continue in 12 and they are repeated in 15. Think God is trying to get something across to us?
I really like 13 - sort of thrown in the middle for good measure - But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness.
Again - the reference to Today. The writer knows that time here in this existence is short - 20 years has blown by since I graduated high school - how did that happen?! That's why Today is the day for whatever it is that God has planned for you. Make it so...
peace
james
ps - keep everyone across the seas in your prayers that they are bringing the message of Jesus and His love for all of us.
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Why do people hold Moses in such high regard? That's because he did some pretty awesome/cool things for them! It was by the power and grace of God that he was able to do it, but he got a ton of credit for it! I have no problem with people who step up and allow Christ to use them however he wants, but it hurts me when Christ doesn't get the glory. Francis Chan talks in his book "Forgotten God" about the idea of God being lost in the midst of our awesome events in life. He likens it to the story of Elijah vs Baal's prophets. Baal's prophets put on a show, and worked hard all day long to get Baal's attention. One could admire their dedication and say "because they are so committed, it must be real!" But then, Elijah turns around and lets God take over and makes sure that God gets the credit! In a straightforward way, Chan challenges the reader, "when you live the life, is it more like the prophets of Baal or Elijah? Do you really let God take over or do you put on a really good show that moves people?" Father, may I always be someone who continually gives you glory and not to those I look up to, and for those who look up to me, that they may see you and give you the glory and praise for taking someone like me to do your good works.
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