The theme to the book of Hebrews seems to be “better.” In a stark contrast to the Old Covenant, we see that the New Covenant of God has a better Prophet and Priest who brings better promises. Of course, we know this to be in reference to Jesus Christ. One such contrast alluded to is in Hebrews 3:1-2. Here we see Jesus faithful to the Father just as Moses was, but in verse 3, we see Jesus “has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses.”
Jesus is worthy of more glory than Moses because He is greater and had done greater things. How great was Moses, and how much greater is Jesus: 1. Moses was the Lawgiver (Deuteronomy 33:4), but Jesus is the Grace giver (John 1:17). 2. Moses wrote the first five books (Deuteronomy 31:24), but Jesus (being God) inspired the writing of the whole Bible (John 16:13-15; 2 Timothy 3:16). 3. Moses lifted the bronze serpent in the wilderness to bring about physical healing (Numbers 21:4-9), but Jesus lifted Himself on the cross to bring about spiritual healing (John 3:14-15). 4. Moses was the deliverer of the Israelite people out of slavery (Acts 7:35), but Jesus is the deliverer of all people out of the slavery of sin (1 John 2:2; 4:14). Without a doubt, Jesus is greater! He can sympathize with us, bring help to us, and intercede for us in the presence of the Father (Hebrews 2:17-18; 4:15). And because of that, He is worthy of more glory from us. And now a question for you to consider: Is Jesus greater than anyone or anything in your life? “He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who does not take his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me.” (Matthew 10:37-38)