Bits of Torah Truths – #Torah Concept in the NT: Let Us Look to Jesus – Episode 629
Hebrews 12:2
בְּהַבִּיטֵנוּ אֶל יֵשׁוּעַ מְכוֹנֵן הָאֱמוּנָה וּמַשְׁלִימָהּ, אֲשֶׁר בְּעַד הַשִּׂמְחָה הָעֲרוּכָה לְפָנָיו סָבַל אֶת הַצְּלָב וּבָז לַחֶרְפָּה, וְיָשַׁב לִימִין כִּסֵּא הָאֱלֹהִים.
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Hebrews 12:2
12:2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. (NASB)
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We note what the Torah (Genesis through Deuteronomy) teaches us that parallels this concept here. There are foundational themes that parallel the concept of “looking to Jesus” as described in Hebrews 12:2, namely, focusing on the Messiah for guidance, salvation, and covenantal relationship. Here are a few key parallels – Parallels in the Torah to “Looking to Jesus” – Looking to God for Salvation – Exodus 14:13 “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today.” Moses urged Israel to fix their eyes on God’s power to save them from Egypt. We note God’s salvation is provided in the sacrifice of Jesus, this is how Hebrews calls believers to look to Jesus as the source of salvation. The Bronze Serpent – Numbers 21:8–9, “Make a snake and put it on a pole; anyone who is bitten can look at it and live.” This is one of the clearest Torah foreshadowing of the NT concept. Jesus himself references this in John 3:14, comparing the serpent lifted in the wilderness to his own crucifixion, both requiring faith and a focused gaze for healing and life. The Shema – Deuteronomy 6:4–5, “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.” This call to wholehearted devotion mirrors the Hebrews 12:2 exhortation to fix our eyes on Jesus with undivided attention and faith. Moses as a Mediator – Moses often stood between God and the people, interceding and delivering God’s word (e.g., Exodus 32:30–32). Hebrews presents Jesus as the ultimate mediator, the “author and finisher of our faith,” fulfilling and surpassing Moses’ role. This is how the Author of the book of Hebrews was teaching Torah, the Torah has not passed away!
