Outline:
Moses
Role in the Transfiguration
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Represents the Law
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Does so as the giver of the Law
Giving of the Law
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Moses gets ready to receive the law on
Mt. Sinai
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Moses receives the Law from God
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Much of the rest of the Torah also
describes the Law
o
Golden Calf, before the stone is dry, Israelites
already sinning
o
Moses intercedes for the people with God
(Ex. 32:11)
o
Moses sees what's going on for himself, gets angry, breaks
tablets (Ex. 32:19)
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New Tablets are made (Ex. 34:1)
What is the Purpose of the Law?
1.
Moral- The ways we are meant to live with
each other and with God
2.
Health- Practices to help lead a long,
healthy life
3.
Setting Israel apart
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Makes the Israelites unique
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A sign to other nations (think Song of
Simeon. Also Solomon)
Imperfection
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Moses sins in not trusting God
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Not allowed to enter the Promised Land
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Demonstrates:
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Depth of sin, we struggle to live as we
should
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Need for renewal in humanity (think back
to Noah)
Redemption
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Deuteronomy 34:4- God shows Moses land
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Transfiguration- Finally enters land
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Shows Jesus has completed the work of the
law, left unfinished
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Also represents Grace Jesus offers to all