Twenty-One Points of Likeness Between Moses and Jesus Christ

The religion of Islam claims “that Jesus Christ is not the prophet mentioned in Deuteronomy 18:18.” Instead, they claim that, “this prophecy refers to the Prophet Mohammed and not to Jesus, because Mohammed is more like Moses than Jesus” (www.islam-guide.com).

In view of the absurd claim that Mohammed is more like Moses than Jesus, please note the following 21 points of likeness between Moses and Jesus Christ:

  1. Both were Israelites, not Ishmaelites (Exodus 1:1-7; 2:1-10; Matthew 1:1-17).
  2. Both were born at a time when national leaders were evil (Exodus 1:8-22; Acts 7:17- 19; Matthew 2:1-18).
  3. Both escaped decrees of death when babies (Exodus 1:22; 2:1-10; Acts 7:20-21; Matthew 2:1-18).
  4. Both were forced to flee the countries wherein they were born and to return later (Exodus 2:11-22; Acts 7:23-29; Matthew 2:12-23).
  5. Both refused to become rulers of powerful earthly kingdoms (Exodus 2:11-22; Hebrews 11:24-27; Matthew 4:8-11).
  6. Both forsook riches (Hebrews 11:24-27; II Corinthians 8:9; Philippians 2:5-8).
  7. Both were sent by God to be deliverers (Exodus 3:7-10; Acts 7:34-35; Romans 11:26).
  8. Both possessed great knowledge and wisdom (Acts 7:22; John 2:24-25; Colossians 2:3).
  9. Both men were meek (Numbers 12:3; Matthew 11:28-30).
  10. Both delivered laws from God (Exodus 31:18; Matthew 5- 7; John. 1:17; Galatians 6:2).
  11. Both authenticated their missions and messages with miracles (Exodus 4:1-9, 29-31; Acts 7:36; John 20:30; Acts 2:22).
  12. Both had chosen men as their spokesmen (Exodus 4:10- 16; Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15-20).
  13. Both mediated on behalf of the people (John 1:17; Galatians 3:19; I Timothy 2:5).
  14. Both supplied bread for the people (Exodus 16:15; John 6:31-33, 48).
  15. Both had a baptism which provided a transition from bondage to freedom (Exodus 14:19-21; I Corinthians 10:1- 11; Romans 6:1-18; Galatians 3:27-29).
  16. Both had to be believed (Exodus 4:1-9, 29-31; Hebrews 11:29; Psalms 106:10; Mark 16:16; John 3:16, 36; 8:21, 24, 46-47).
  17. Both required people to turn from following others to following them (Exodus 14:1-31; Psalms 106:10; Luke 13:3, 5; 24:47; Acts 3:19; 17:30).
  18. Both required people by faith to be baptized (Exodus 14:15-31; Hebrews 11:29; I Corinthians 10:1-11; Mark 16:15-16; Acts 8:37; Galatians 3:26-27).
  19. Both led people to the promised rest (Hebrews 3:1–4:16; Revelation 14:13, 21-22).
  20. Both were specially tended by God on the event of their deaths (Deuteronomy 34:5-6; Luke 23:46; Acts 2:22-36).
  21. Both unite in song praising the mighty works of God (Exodus 15:1-21; Revelation 15:3).

David B. Watson