THE SONG OF MOSES AND THE LAMB


Introduction

This lesson is suggested by the vision of Revelation 15:1-4. Victorious saints are pictured there, in glory, praising God, singing "the song of Moses... and the song of the Lamb." A familiar hymn picks up the phrase: "Sing the song of Moses and the Lamb, by and by; and dwell with Jesus evermore." What does this mean?

"The Lamb" is Jesus. Moses was the great Law-giver of Israel. We will look at parallels in their lives and work, and in this common ground, discover why the victory song is called by their names or titles.

Body

I. Both Moses and Jesus were chosen by God for their work of deliverance.

   A. Moses: see Exodus 3:1-10.

   B. Jesus.

        1. Acts 3:22-26.

        2. Matthew 3:16, 17.

        3. Matthew 17:1-5.

II. Both Moses and Jesus were publicly identified by super natural signs.

   A. Moses: see Exodus 4:1-9.

   B. Jesus.

        1. Acts 2:22.

        2. John 20:30, 31.

        3. See throughout the Gospels.

III. Both Moses and Jesus gave deliverance from bondage, one physically, the other spiritually.

   A. Moses: see Exodus 12:3-41.

   B. Jesus.

        1. Romans 6:16-18.

        2. Colossians 1:12-14.

   C. In each care the deliverance was in keeping with God's prior promise. In each case it was solely an act of divine grace. In each case it provided a basis for the giving of divine law, by which man responded to God's grace through faith and obedience.

IV. Both Moses and Jesus led their people through a baptism into a new relationship and "environment."

   A. Moses.

        1. Exodus 14:8-31.

        2. See I Corinthians 10:2.

   B. Jesus.

        1. Matthew 28:19.

        2. Acts 2:38.

        3. Colossians 2:12.

V. In each case there is a song of praise for redemption -- a song honoring God for His past work, and looking to the future with confidence in His continuing grace and power.

   A. Moses: see Exodus 15:1-19.

   B. Jesus: see Revelation chapters 5, 15.

Conclusion

The song of Moses and the Lamb refers to a song of redemption, a victory celebration honoring God's gracious release from bondage and enemies. Moses was faithful, the writer of Hebrews tells us, "in all God's house." But Jesus, the one of whom that prophet was only a type, was faithful "over His own house." Let us praise Him for His work for us!


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