Yes, Jesus spoke about Moses multiple times, often referencing him to teach about the Law, faith, and His own role as the fulfillment of the Scriptures. Here are some key moments when Jesus mentioned Moses in the Gospels:
1. Jesus as the Fulfillment of Moses’ Law
📖 Matthew 5:17
“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.”
🔹 Key Takeaways:
- Jesus acknowledged Moses’ role in giving the Law but declared that He came to fulfill it.
- This means the ceremonial laws and sacrifices pointed to Him as the ultimate sacrifice.
2. The Transfiguration – Jesus Meets Moses
📖 Matthew 17:1-3
“And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with Him.”
🔹 Key Takeaways:
- Moses and Elijah appeared with Jesus on the mountain.
- Moses represents the Law, and Elijah represents the Prophets.
- This event confirmed that Jesus was the fulfillment of both.
3. Jesus on Moses Writing About Him
📖 John 5:46-47
“If you believed Moses, you would believe me; for he wrote about me. But since you do not believe what he wrote, how are you going to believe what I say?”
🔹 Key Takeaways:
- Jesus claimed Moses wrote about Him in the Torah (first five books of the Bible).
- This could refer to Deuteronomy 18:15, where Moses spoke of a coming prophet like him.
📖 Deuteronomy 18:15
“The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your fellow Israelites. You must listen to him.”
- Many saw Jesus as this promised prophet.
4. Jesus vs. the Pharisees – Moses and Divorce
📖 Matthew 19:7-9
They said to Him, “Why then did Moses command that a man give his wife a certificate of divorce and send her away?”
Jesus replied, “Moses permitted you to divorce your wives because your hearts were hard. But it was not this way from the beginning.”
🔹 Key Takeaways:
- The Pharisees tried to use Moses’ law on divorce to test Jesus.
- Jesus explained that Moses allowed divorce due to human weakness, but God’s true intent was lifelong marriage.
5. Jesus on Moses and the Bronze Serpent
📖 John 3:14-15
“Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes may have eternal life in Him.”
🔹 Key Takeaways:
- Jesus compared His crucifixion to Moses lifting up the bronze serpent (Numbers 21:8-9).
- Just as the Israelites were healed by looking at the bronze serpent, people are saved by believing in Jesus.
6. Jesus and the Writings of Moses
📖 Luke 24:27 (After His resurrection)
“And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning Himself.”
🔹 Key Takeaways:
- Jesus explained how Moses’ writings foreshadowed Him.
- The Passover lamb, manna, sacrifices, and temple system all pointed to Jesus’ mission.
Conclusion: What Did Jesus Teach About Moses?
✅ Moses wrote about Jesus (John 5:46).
✅ Jesus fulfilled the Law given through Moses (Matthew 5:17).
✅ Jesus was the “Prophet like Moses” (Deuteronomy 18:15).
✅ Jesus’ death was foreshadowed by Moses’ bronze serpent (John 3:14).
✅ Moses and Elijah appeared with Jesus at the Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-3).