Topic: Who has greater influence, Moses or Jesus? (Hebrews 3:1-6)

The word "influencer" is a big word in our culture. Moses was a big influencer in Judaism; but where did Jesus fit in? Who influenced the most? Moses or Jesus. Who influences your life the most? Jesus or someone with a platform? What difference does Jesus make? How does He influence us?

The title “influencer” means: The power to affect the decisions of others because of his or her authority, knowledge, position or relationship with their audience.

The Book of Hebrews is written to a number of people who were struggling. They were Jewish Christians who faced persecution and dealt with influencers that told them to abandon their trust and belief in Jesus. In chapter three, Jesus is given two titles that indicate He is the greater influencer:

- Apostle, one sent by God with a message of hope.

- High Priest, one sent to bring us to God.

Jesus is greater than any name that is dropped. He is greater than any person who is quoted. He is greater than any created being. Jesus is Creator, the Intercessor, the Messiah, the one who says: “Learn from me”—not just, “Learn about me.” Jesus is the ever-present Savior who is to be not just our intercessor but our influencer. He is to influence and direct our lives each day.

The Holy Spirit visits us daily and does what the writer of Hebrews is doing here, He says to us daily “Consider Jesus.” He should be your greatest influence.

Likewise, Moses saw himself as a steward of “the house” and according to verse 2 was “faithful to Him who appointed Him.” Of course, the point of this passage is that Jesus is greater than Moses; because ultimately it was Jesus who sent Moses; but He also sends you and me.

Jesus gave two pictures of how powerful our influence is. He said: (Matthew 5:13)

- You are the salt of the earth. Do you know what salt does? It influences and changes things.

- You are the light of the world. Do you know what light does? It overcomes darkness. It’s influence literally makes a “day light and darkness difference.”

Salvation transforms your life because Jesus endlessly influences and impacts your life. He makes it clear that people who are “truly in the house, stay in the house”. They follow Jesus, walk with Jesus and that walk goes all the way into eternity.

See you Sunday,

Dr. Scott Kallem