Parallels Between Moses and Jesus

The image above makes one think of the Transfiguration (Matt 17:1-9). On that occasion God the Father distinguished Jesus from Moses and Elijah by saying, "This is My Son! Listen to Him!" I have borrowed and edited the list below.

Fascinating Comparisons of Moses and Jesus

Moses was born as a Hebrew.	Jesus was born as a Hebrew.
Moses was chosen by God to be a leader.	Jesus was chosen by God to be a leader.
Moses was born while his people were suffering under a cruel leader. (Pharaoh)	Jesus was born while his people were suffering under a cruel leader. (Herod)
Moses hid in Egypt as a child.	Jesus hid in Egypt as a child.
The leader of the land tried to kill all of the male babies when he was born.	The leader of the land tried to kill all of the male babies when He was born.
Moses turned water into blood.	Jesus turned water into wine.
Moses died on a hill.	Jesus died on a hill.
Moses fasted 40 days and faced a spiritual crisis on a mountain.	Jesus fasted 40 days and faced a spiritual crisis on a mountain.
Moses told people about the need for a Passover lamb.	Jesus became the Passover lamb.
Moses founded a new religion.	Jesus founded a new religion.
Moses communicated directly with God.	Jesus communicated directly with God.
Moses performed miracles.	Jesus performed miracles.
Moses revised an existing religion.	Jesus revised an existing religion.
Moses was a law giver – gave the Ten Commandments.	Jesus was a law giver – clarified the two great commandments.
Moses was hated by the ruling party (Egyptians).	Jesus was hated by the ruling party (Pharisees).
Moses had brothers and sisters who misunderstood him.	Jesus had brothers and sisters who misunderstood him.
Moses chose 12 leaders to follow.	Jesus chose 12 leaders to follow.
Moses gave his people a new identity as a people.	Jesus gave his people a new identity as a people.
Moses had followers who strayed from his teachings.	Jesus had followers who strayed from his teachings.
Moses is the lead figure of the Old Testament.	Jesus is the lead figure of the New Testament.
Moses taught his followers how to pray.	Jesus taught his followers how to pray.
Moses chose people to carry on when he was leaving.	Jesus chose people to carry on when he was leaving.
Moses led his people to the promised land.	Jesus leads his people to the promised land.
Moses sent 12 spies to Canaan so he could bring people to the promised land.	Jesus sent 12 disciples to the world so he could bring people to the promised land.
Moses appointed 70 rulers over Israel.	Jesus sent 70 disciples on a mission.
The people picked up stones to stone Moses but they did not succeed.	The people picked up stones to stone Jesus, but they did not succeed.
Moses controlled the Red Sea.	Jesus controlled the Sea of Galilee
Moses brought living water.	Jesus brings living water.
The face of Moses shone with glory on Mount Sinai.	The face of Jesus shone with glory on the Mount of Transfiguration.
Moses lifted the brazen serpent up in the wilderness to heal people.	Jesus was lifted up on the cross to heal us from our own sins.
Moses was a shepherd.	Jesus was the good shepherd.
Moses subdued an attacking army by raising his arms high on the top of a hill.  (with two other people).	Jesus subdued sin and death with arms raised high on a hill.  (with two other people).
Moses said another prophet would come (Jesus).	Jesus said another Helper would come (Holy Spirit).
Those who did not follow Moses died in the wilderness because of their lack of faith.	Those who refuse to follow Jesus will face eternal death because of their lack of faith.
Moses fed thousands supernaturally with bread.	Jesus fed thousands supernaturally with bread.
Moses took a Gentile bride.	Jesus took a Gentile bride (the church)
Moses led the Israelites in a victory song after the victory in Egypt.	This song will be repeated at the end as a victory song for Jesus.
There is a long period of silence in the story of Moses from the time he was a child until adulthood.	There is a long period of silence in the story of Jesus from the time he was a child until adulthood.
Moses showed compassion to a woman getting water at a well.	Jesus showed compassion to a woman getting water at a well.
Moses’ mission was to redeem Israel from slavery to Egypt	Jesus’ mission was to redeem mankind from slavery to sin.
Moses was loved and supported by his sister Miriam.	Jesus was loved and supported in his ministry by His mother Mary (Miriam).
Moses gave God’s law on Mount Sinai.	Jesus gave the Sermon on the Mount from the Mount of the Beatitudes.
Moses offered his life to save his people after the sin of the golden calf.	Jesus offered His life to save the world.
Moses rejected a lavish, ruling lifestyle in the house of the Pharaoh.  Instead, he chose a humble life.	Jesus rejected the offers of Satan to be the ruler of this world and instead chose a humble life.
Moses washed Aaron and his sons with water.	Jesus washed the feet of his disciples.