Jesus the New Moses Flashcards
What role does Moses play in the Hebrew Bible (Exodus–Deuteronomy)?
Moses leads the Israelites out of Egypt as a deliverer from political oppression and receives laws (the Torah) from Yahweh to teach the people.
What does the Torah include?
The Torah includes the Ten Commandments and additional laws regarding marriage, divorce, theft, and societal order.
How is Jesus portrayed in relation to Moses in the Gospel of Matthew?
Jesus is portrayed as analogous to Moses, particularly in his escape from Herod, similar to Moses’s survival from Pharaoh’s decree.
What decree does Herod the Great issue in Matthew 2?
Herod decrees that all male babies born in Bethlehem should be killed to prevent Jesus from growing up.
How many major blocks of speech from Jesus are in the Gospel of Matthew?
There are five major blocks of speech: Matthew 5–7, 10, 13, 18, and 23–25.
Where did Moses receive the law?
Moses received the law on a mountain (Sinai or Horeb).
Where does Jesus preach about the law in Matthew?
Jesus preaches about the law on a mountain in Matthew 5–7.
How does Jesus’s authority in the law compare to that of Moses?
Jesus is presented as an authoritative teacher of the law, with the authority to contradict earlier laws in some cases (e.g., Matt 5:17–40).
What is the relationship between Jesus’s teachings and Pharisaic interpretations of the Torah?
Jesus follows Pharisaic-style interpretations of the Torah but instructs the audience to follow the laws more diligently than other Pharisees.
How are the Pharisees portrayed in the Gospel of Matthew?
The Pharisees are portrayed negatively as knowledgeable about the law but not truly following it.
