What the Bible says about Authority of Moses
(From Forerunner Commentary)
To paraphrase, they said, "Look! Who are you, Moses? You've taken this authority to yourself, but it should be shared among all the people, because we have all been called out. We are all holy before God. Why then do you exalt yourself above the congregation of the LORD?"
Notice what they say. It is quite ironic. They say, "You are taking too much authority to yourself. Everybody should have this authority." And then they accuse Moses of exalting himself: "You put yourself in this position." But were they not attempting to do the very same thing? These words would come back to haunt them very shortly.
Richard T. Ritenbaugh
Countering PresumptuousnessRelated Topics: Apostle, Authority of | Authority | Authority of Moses | Authority, Apostle's | Authority, Exceeding | Humility | Presumption | Presumptuous | Presumptuousness | Self Exaltation
In this, God adds honor to the life and reputation of Moses as both the governing leader and legislator of Israel. Moses is a clear type of Jesus Christ in both of these offices. However, in this case, the passage emphasizes the office of prophet. True believers have respected Moses to a degree few other leaders of any nation have been. The Promised Seed, the Messiah, will be like Moses but far greater still.
John W. Ritenbaugh
Leadership and Covenants (Part Eleven): Signs