Moses and Paul *
Both separated for ministry
| Moses— |
The earthly calling. Ministry of condemnation, written on stone. Without power to obey. Natural heart put under curse, bondage; his face only reflected God’s glory. 2 Cor. 3:13 He had to veil his face. |
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| Paul— |
The heavenly calling. Ministry of reconcilliation. 2 Cor. 3:8–18 On fleshly tables of the heart. With unveiled face, spoke plainly. “ ... a chosen vessel unto Me ... .” We changed into image of glory. Heart blessed and set at liberty. |
Before rulers
| Moses— | before Pharoah | |
| Paul— | before Nero |
[Both wrote]
| Moses— | wrote more O. T. books than others. | |
| Paul— | wrote more N. T. books than others. |
Both had weakness
| Moses— | in his speech. | |
| Paul— | a thorn in the flesh. |
Both were little in their own eyes
Both performed miracles
Both murdered
| Moses— | an Egyptian. | |
| Paul— | took part in Stephen’s death. |
Epitaphs
| Moses— | “My servant ... .” Num. 12:7 | |
| Paul— | “ ... a bondservant of Christ ... .” Rom. 1:1 | |
| There is no higher position on earth than to be a servant of God. |
Parting words
| Moses— | “ ... after my death ye will utterly corrupt yourselves ... .” Deut. 31:29 | |
| Paul— |
“ ... after my departure shall grievous wolves enter in among you ... . Acts 20:29 |
[Love for their kinsmen according to the flesh]
| Moses— |
When God was about to kill all in camp for worshipping golden calf, Moses said to God, “If so, begin with me, ‘block me out of Thy book.’” [Exo. 32:32] | |
| Paul— |
Paul knew that nothing could separate him from the love of Christ. “For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren ... .” [Rom. 9:3, 4] |
NORMAN BERRY.
