January 23

Like unto thee.—Deut. xviii. 18.

THIS is part of a prediction which Moses delivered unto the children of Israel; wherein God had promised to raise them up a prophet, like unto himself, unto whom in all things they should hearken

We know that many of the ancient worthies, were eminent types of the Redeemer, and were raised up to shadow forth the offices and works of the glorious Messiah. None did this more fully and significantly than Moses. The points of resemblance, are particularly striking and abundant. His wonderful preservation from the cruel edict of Pharoah, reminds us of the deliverance of Jesus from the murderous purpose of Herod. Both were distinguished for eminent wisdom. Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians. Christ possessed all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Moses voluntarily assumed poverty and reproach, he forsook the riches and honours of Pharoah's court. Christ who was infinitely and inexhaustibly rich, yet for our sakes, was so poor, that he had not where to lay his head. Moses was a Prophet, Leader, Deliverer, and Intercessor in Israel. Jesus also was the Great Prophet of Israel, the infallible Guide of his flock, the Great Captain of Salvation, and the illustrious High Priest of our profession. Moses wrought many splendid miracles. No man ever did the works which Christ did; and all his miracles were of a gracious character, and effected by his own power. Both Moses and Jesus fasted forty days and nights in the wilderness. Moses appointed seventy rulers of the people, and twelve men to search the good land—Jesus sent forth seventy disciples and twelve apostles to preach the gospel and establish his kingdom in the world. The law came by Moses; and grace and truth by Jesus Christ. Moses revealed the will of God, and wrote the first part of the sacred volume — Jesus made known all the mind of the Father, and brought life and immortality to light by the gospel.