Hebrews 3:5
Verse
Context
Jesus Our Apostle and High Priest
4And every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything. 5Now Moses was faithful as a servant in all God’s house, testifying to what would be spoken later. 6But Christ is faithful as the Son over God’s house. And we are His house, if we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope of which we boast.
Sermons
T. Austin-Sparks
Michael Howard
Clement of Rome
George FoxSummary
Commentary
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
As a servant - The fidelity of Moses was the fidelity of a servant; he was not the framer of that Church or house; he was employed, under God, to arrange and order it: he was steward to the Builder and Owner. For a testimony of those things - Every ordinance under the law was typical; every thing bore a testimony to the things which were to be spoken after; i.e. to Jesus Christ, his suffering, death, and the glory which should follow; and to his Gospel in all its parts. The faithfulness of Moses consisted in his scrupulous attention to every ordinance of God; his framing every thing according to the pattern showed him by the Lord; and his referring all to that Christ of whom he spoke as the prophet who should come after him, and should be raised up from among themselves; whom they should attentively hear and obey, on pain of being cut off from being the people of the Lord. Hence our Lord told the Jews, Joh 5:46 : If ye had believed Moses, ye would have believed me, for he wrote of me; "namely;" says Dr. Macknight, "in the figures, but especially in the prophecies, of the law, where the Gospel dispensation, the coming of its Author, and his character as Messiah, are all described with a precision which adds the greatest lustre of evidence to Jesus and to his Gospel."
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
faithful in all his house--that is in all GOD'S house (Heb 3:4). servant--not here the Greek for "slave," but "a ministering attendant"; marking the high office of Moses towards God, though inferior to Christ, a kind of steward. for a testimony of, &c.--in order that he might in his typical institutions give "testimony" to Israel "of the things" of the Gospel "which were to be spoken afterwards" by Christ (Heb 8:5; Heb 9:8, Heb 9:23; Heb 10:1).
John Gill Bible Commentary
And Moses verily was faithful in all his house as a servant,.... Moses was not only a servant to the Israelites, but he was also the Lord's servant, a servant of his choosing, sending, and approving; he was a servant in holy things, and served the Lord heartily, sincerely, and ingenuously, with all becoming fear and reverence, respect, and honour, and with all ready and cheerful obedience; the house in which he was a servant, was not his own, but belonged to God, even the Son of God, as appears from the following verse; he was not a servant in the world, and with respect to civil things, and the affairs of Providence, but in the church of God, and in divine things; and he was faithful here, and that in all things; he did all things exactly according to the pattern showed him in the Mount; and the apostle strongly affirms all this, as well he might, since there was full proof of it, and God himself had bore a testimony to it: and the end of his being a servant here was, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken after; these words may regard his faithful testification of God's will to the people of Israel, after he was fixed as a servant in God's house; or what he said afterwards concerning the Messiah, of whom he spake and wrote, and of whom he bore an honourable testimony, Deu 18:1 or they may have respect to the things spoken after Moses's time, by the prophets, Christ, and his apostles, which agreed with the testimony of Moses; or to the things afterwards spoken of in this epistle; to which may be added, that Moses in his office was typical of things to be spoken and done by the Messiah, when he came; as his deliverance of the children of Israel out of Egypt; his leading them through the Red sea and wilderness, to Canaan's land; his giving them the law from Mount Sinai; the erection of the tabernacle, with all its furniture, and the institution of sacrifices and the like.
Hebrews 3:5
Jesus Our Apostle and High Priest
4And every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything. 5Now Moses was faithful as a servant in all God’s house, testifying to what would be spoken later. 6But Christ is faithful as the Son over God’s house. And we are His house, if we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope of which we boast.
- Scripture
- Sermons
- Commentary
The Heavenly Calling - Part 6
By T. Austin-Sparks1.6K54:15Heavenly Calling1SA 8:7JHN 10:14JHN 10:27HEB 3:5HEB 12:18HEB 13:201PE 2:5In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the true purpose of God's Church through Christ Jesus. He highlights that in this dispensation, believers have come into all that was foreshadowed in Israel of old. The speaker explains that God's great purpose in His Church is often misunderstood by many Christians, leading to a deplorable state of Christianity. He urges believers to seek true instruction and knowledge of what God has called them unto, emphasizing the need to go beyond head knowledge and allow these truths to penetrate their hearts.
Being a Priest
By Michael Howard80519:23HEB 3:1HEB 3:5This sermon emphasizes the importance of realizing that God is not looking for one outstanding leader, but rather an army of believers filled with His power and anointing to fulfill His purposes. It highlights the need for believers to understand their role as priests, to bring God's order and peace into the world's chaos, and to be faithful in serving others. The sermon encourages believers to emulate Jesus, the greatest man who ever lived, and to prioritize being faithful servants in God's kingdom.
The Faith of the Church Under the Old Testament in and Concerning the Person of Christ.
By John Owen0Faith in ChristThe Person of ChristGEN 3:15GEN 12:3GEN 15:6JOB 19:25ISA 59:20MAT 16:16GAL 4:4HEB 3:5HEB 10:11PE 1:11John Owen emphasizes the faith of the Old Testament church in the person of Christ, asserting that their belief was foundational for their salvation and deliverance. He explains that while they had limited understanding of Christ's redemptive work, their faith was centered on His divine person, as revealed through promises and types in Scripture. Owen highlights that this faith was essential for obedience and that over time, the church's understanding became corrupted, leading to a reliance on their own righteousness rather than on Christ. He warns that just as the early church faced ruin by losing sight of true faith, modern churches risk the same fate by allowing their beliefs to degenerate into lifeless opinions. Ultimately, Owen calls for a return to a vibrant, faith-filled relationship with Christ as the Savior.
Moses of Old
By Clement of Rome0EXO 40:20NUM 17:1PSA 29:21CO 14:33HEB 3:5Clement of Rome reflects on the appointment of ministers by those in Christ, drawing parallels to the faithful servant Moses who recorded God's injunctions in the sacred books. He recounts the story of Moses settling a rivalry over the priesthood by having the twelve princes of the tribes present their rods, with Aaron's rod miraculously blossoming to signify God's chosen priesthood. Clement emphasizes Moses' foresight in preventing sedition and glorifying the name of the true God through this miraculous event.
Epistle 217
By George Fox0EXO 34:24ISA 11:2ISA 59:8ISA 63:10DAN 4:3JHN 4:24JHN 8:44ROM 8:26ROM 14:13ROM 14:171CO 15:58EPH 4:16EPH 4:30PHP 2:1COL 2:23COL 4:61TH 5:192TI 3:16HEB 2:14HEB 3:5HEB 10:20HEB 12:91JN 5:9REV 3:11George Fox preaches about living in the power of God, which brings unity, peace, and joy, and overcomes strife and the works of the devil. He emphasizes the importance of dwelling in the truth, answering it in every person, and maintaining fellowship in the spirit of God. Fox encourages believers to pray, praise, and glorify God in the spirit of wisdom, avoiding actions that grieve or quench the spirit of God. He urges them to be led by the spirit, keep their fellowship with God, and preserve their meetings in the spirit against worldly influences.
The Doctrine Which Drops as the Rain, and the Speech Which Distills as the Dew
By J.C. Philpot0DEU 32:2PSA 72:6ISA 44:3ISA 45:8HOS 14:5AMO 4:72TI 3:16HEB 3:52PE 1:5J.C. Philpot preaches on Deuteronomy 32:2, highlighting the consequences of unbelief and rebellion as seen in the Israelites' 40 years of wandering in the wilderness. He emphasizes Moses' delivery of blessings, curses, and the gospel in the Book of Deuteronomy, focusing on the doctrine that drops as rain and speech that distills as dew. Philpot explains the doctrine as teaching received from God, emphasizing the greatness of God, the proclamation of the Lord's name, Jesus as the Rock with perfect work, and the preaching of human corruption. He delves into the spiritual meanings of rain, dew, small rain, and showers, illustrating the various degrees of spiritual blessings. Philpot also discusses the tender herb representing a tender conscience and the grass symbolizing the graces of the Spirit. Lastly, he connects the dew, rain, and showers to the production of good thoughts, words, and actions for God's glory and the sanctification of the soul.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
As a servant - The fidelity of Moses was the fidelity of a servant; he was not the framer of that Church or house; he was employed, under God, to arrange and order it: he was steward to the Builder and Owner. For a testimony of those things - Every ordinance under the law was typical; every thing bore a testimony to the things which were to be spoken after; i.e. to Jesus Christ, his suffering, death, and the glory which should follow; and to his Gospel in all its parts. The faithfulness of Moses consisted in his scrupulous attention to every ordinance of God; his framing every thing according to the pattern showed him by the Lord; and his referring all to that Christ of whom he spoke as the prophet who should come after him, and should be raised up from among themselves; whom they should attentively hear and obey, on pain of being cut off from being the people of the Lord. Hence our Lord told the Jews, Joh 5:46 : If ye had believed Moses, ye would have believed me, for he wrote of me; "namely;" says Dr. Macknight, "in the figures, but especially in the prophecies, of the law, where the Gospel dispensation, the coming of its Author, and his character as Messiah, are all described with a precision which adds the greatest lustre of evidence to Jesus and to his Gospel."
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
faithful in all his house--that is in all GOD'S house (Heb 3:4). servant--not here the Greek for "slave," but "a ministering attendant"; marking the high office of Moses towards God, though inferior to Christ, a kind of steward. for a testimony of, &c.--in order that he might in his typical institutions give "testimony" to Israel "of the things" of the Gospel "which were to be spoken afterwards" by Christ (Heb 8:5; Heb 9:8, Heb 9:23; Heb 10:1).
John Gill Bible Commentary
And Moses verily was faithful in all his house as a servant,.... Moses was not only a servant to the Israelites, but he was also the Lord's servant, a servant of his choosing, sending, and approving; he was a servant in holy things, and served the Lord heartily, sincerely, and ingenuously, with all becoming fear and reverence, respect, and honour, and with all ready and cheerful obedience; the house in which he was a servant, was not his own, but belonged to God, even the Son of God, as appears from the following verse; he was not a servant in the world, and with respect to civil things, and the affairs of Providence, but in the church of God, and in divine things; and he was faithful here, and that in all things; he did all things exactly according to the pattern showed him in the Mount; and the apostle strongly affirms all this, as well he might, since there was full proof of it, and God himself had bore a testimony to it: and the end of his being a servant here was, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken after; these words may regard his faithful testification of God's will to the people of Israel, after he was fixed as a servant in God's house; or what he said afterwards concerning the Messiah, of whom he spake and wrote, and of whom he bore an honourable testimony, Deu 18:1 or they may have respect to the things spoken after Moses's time, by the prophets, Christ, and his apostles, which agreed with the testimony of Moses; or to the things afterwards spoken of in this epistle; to which may be added, that Moses in his office was typical of things to be spoken and done by the Messiah, when he came; as his deliverance of the children of Israel out of Egypt; his leading them through the Red sea and wilderness, to Canaan's land; his giving them the law from Mount Sinai; the erection of the tabernacle, with all its furniture, and the institution of sacrifices and the like.