Bible Study - From the Rock of the Law to the Solid Rock of JESUS - May 10, 2026

 

Bible Study – From the Rock of The Law to the Solid Rock of JESUS -                              May 10, 2026

In our last week’s study, we learned that GOD did not allow either Aaron or Moses to go into the Land of Promise because of their disobedience. GOD told Moses to speak to the rock, and the much-needed water would come from the rock to quench the thirst and meet the needs of the Israelites.

Could this be a foreshadow of JESUS fulfilling the Law and making possible Grace? Back to Moses and Aaron -----

But what did Moses do? He struck the rock not once but twice – I think once for himself and the second time for Aaron.

Why? I speculate -----

Here is what came to me ---- once for Moses and the second time for Aaron. Moses and Aaron agreed with the action to be taken. However, GOD wanted to expand Moses and Aaron’s faith from using the physical rod to speaking to the rock in faith, trusting GOD, increasing their faith.

Once JESUS paid the price for sin, the dynamics of obedience changed from the physical to faith.

To me this is a foreshadow and preparation for the coming of Jesus to earth. JESUS paid, in full, for the sins of all who place their faith in JESUS, with the assurance of salvation confirmed by the indwelling seal of the Holy Spirit.

With caution, as we read in Matthew 12:31:

“Therefore, I (JESUS) say to you, every sin and blasphemy [every evil, abusive, injurious speaking, or indignity against sacred things] will be forgiven people, but blasphemy against the [Holy] Spirit will not be forgiven.

Why? THE HOLY Spirit is one of GOD’S chosen ways HE uses to knock on every earth person’s heart’s door to stir him or her to consider eternity and JESUS being the necessary path to eternal life.

This stirring is at the core of a person’s being to give him or her an opportunity to come to a saving knowledge of JESUS through the miracle of salvation, through the miracle of a human to be “Spirit Born” or “born again” Spiritually.

What is eternal salvation or a person being Spirit born or “born again”?

Consider the human spirit as the egg in human conception, which must be united with the human sperm to reproduce.

Consider the Holy Spirit as the Divine Sperm, which we find referenced in 1 John 3:9 (Amplified)

No one born (begotten) of God [deliberately, knowingly, and habitually] practices sin, for God’s nature abides in him [His principle of life, the divine sperm, remains permanently within him]; and he cannot practice sinning because he is born (begotten) of God.

When a person believes in JESUS, as GOD’S only SON, confirmed by the fulfilment of HIS passion – physical life via HIS virgin birth, life, miracles, HIS death upon the cross via the shedding of HIS blood, HIS physical resurrection from death and the grave on the third day, confirmed by HIS disciples and others as recorded in:

 1 Corinthians 15:4-6 New King James Version

⁴ and that He (JESUS) was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures, ⁵ and that He was seen by ^[a]Cephas, then by the twelve. ⁶ After that He was seen by over five hundred brethren at once, of whom the greater part remain to the present, but some have ^[b]fallen asleep.

Plus, most of us know JESUS’ encounter with HIS disciples following HIS resurrection, verified HIS resurrection and bodily ascension into Heaven to take HIS seat at the right hand of HIS FATHER, GOD, to intercede for all who accept JESUS as his or her Savior.

Why? Because Satan is the Christians accuser every time, a Christian sins. The battle goes on until Satan/The Devil is finally defeated completely and chained in the bottomless pit.

Christians claim the victory now because they are sealed and confirmed by the Holy Spirit.

Back to Moses and Aaron disobeying GOD’S command to speak to the rock to get the much-needed water for the Israelites. Instead, Moses struck the rock twice and it cost Moses and Aaron entrance into the physical Land of Promise. GOD underscored the need for those serving HIM are to be obedient to HIS commands.

GOD went with Moses to the top of the mountain and GOD showed him the land of promise. Moses died as recorded in Deuteronomy 34:4-6 and GOD buried him:

⁴ And the Lord said to him (Moses), This is the land which I swore to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, saying, I will give it to your descendants. I have let you see it with your eyes, but you shall not go over there.

⁵ So Moses the servant of the Lord died there in the land of Moab, according to the word of the Lord,

⁶ And He (GOD) buried him in the valley of the land of Moab opposite Beth-peor, but no man knows where his tomb is to this day.

Was that the end of Moses? NO!!!

We do know that Moses went to Heaven or Paradise when he died.

As we fast-forward to JESUS nearing the completion of HIS earthly ministry, Moses was with GOD, Elijah, and JESUS’ chosen disciples on the Mountain of The Transfiguration of JESUS to verify that JESUS had completed and fulfilled both the Law and the Prophets:

Moses, representing the LAW and Elijah, representing the Prophets  were both with GOD, JESUS and selected disciples on top of the Mount of Transfiguration. They were checking, evaluating and verifying JESUS’ earthly life and ministry using The Law and Prophecy to confirm that JESUS was the perfect acceptable sacrifice to pay for all sin, in full. This was to ensure that JESUS had their approval to be the perfect acceptable sacrifice to GOD for all sin, for all people who place their faith in JESUS.

Guess what??? JESUS PASSED THE TEST and met GOD’S approval.

Matthew 17: ³ And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him. ⁴ Then Peter answered and said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here; if You wish, ^[a]let us make here three tabernacles: one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”

⁵ While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and suddenly a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!” ⁶ And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their faces and were greatly afraid. ⁷ But Jesus came and touched them and said, “Arise, and do not be afraid.” ⁸ When they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only.

When we have had a mountain top experience, so-to-speak, or JESUS touching us, Satan seems to be waiting to spoil the moment, which GOD allows to keep us focused on what GOD has called us to do. In essence, to keep us focused on HIS calling for us.

Let’s read Matthew 17:9-23:

⁹ And as they were going down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, “Do not tell anyone what you have seen until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.” ¹⁰ The disciples asked Him, “Then why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?” ¹¹ He answered and said, “Elijah is coming and will restore all things; ¹² but I say to you that Elijah has come already, and they did not recognize him, but did to him as they wished. The Son of Man is also going to suffer at their hands.” ¹³ Then the disciples understood that He had spoken to them about John the Baptist.

This was a wonderful experience, but lurking around the corner is the enemy ------ Satan ---- as we continue to read in Matthew 17:14-21:

The Demoniac

¹⁴ When they approached the crowd, a man came up to Jesus, kneeling before Him and saying, ¹⁵ “Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is a lunatic (moonstruck) and suffers terribly; for he often falls into the fire and often into the water. ¹⁶ And I brought him to Your disciples, and they were not able to heal him.” ¹⁷ And Jesus answered, “You unbelieving and perverted generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring him here to Me.” ¹⁸ Jesus rebuked the demon, and it came out of him, and the boy was healed at once.

¹⁹ Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and asked, “Why could we not drive it out?” ²⁰ He answered, “Because of your little faith [your lack of trust and confidence in the power of God]; for I assure you and most solemnly say to you, ^[c]if you have [living] faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and [if it is God’s will] it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you. ^21 [d][But this kind of demon does not go out except by prayer and fasting.]”

This encounter was an opportunity for JESUS to educate HIS disciples what was ahead of them to minister post the Passion of JESUS and receiving the Holy Spirit and being endued with the power of the Holy Spirit.

The disciples knew the power JESUS had over demons, storms, disease, death, feeding multitudes, calming the seas, walking upon water, and so much more but still, they needed to experience the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit and the power of GOD in their lives and so do all who place their faith in JESUS as their Savior and make HIM the LORD of their lives.

²² When they were gathering together in Galilee, Jesus said to them, “The Son of Man is going to be betrayed and handed over to men [who are His enemies]; ²³ and they will kill Him, and He will be raised [from death to life] on the third day.” And they were deeply grieved and distressed.

The best was yet to come, The resurrection of JESUS, proof that the price for sin had been paid in full.

But was that the end???

Pentecost was yet to take place, when all who ask JESUS to forgive him or her for his or her sins and ask JESUS to come into his or her heart, and believing that JESUS is The Promised Messiah would receive the confirmation of their salvation when THE HOLY SPIRIT came into the hearts of those of professing faith in JESUS.

Conversion takes place quicker than the twinkle of the eye.

The person of faith in JESUS is “born again” or Spiritually born in his or her spirit when the Divine Sperm/Holy Spirit unites with the human spirit. Spiritual conception takes place, instantly and the person of faith becomes GOD’S eternal SON or DAUGHTER, never to be Spiritually unborn. Plus, the person who places his or her faith in JESUS is given THE HOLY SPIRIT, WHO confirms the person of faith’s salvation with Spiritual Gifts to be used as he or she serves as directed by THE HOLY SPIRIT.

2 Corinthians 5:1-7: Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

5:1 For we know that if the tent which is our earthly home is destroyed (dissolved), we have from God a building, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.

² Here indeed, in this [present abode, body], we sigh and groan inwardly, because we yearn to be clothed over [we yearn to put on our celestial body like a garment, to be fitted out] with our heavenly dwelling,

³ So that by putting it on we may not be found naked (without a body).

⁴ For while we are still in this tent, we groan under the burden and sigh deeply (weighed down, depressed, oppressed)—not that we want to put off the body (the clothing of the spirit), but rather that we would be further clothed, so that what is mortal (our dying body) may be swallowed up by life [^[a]after the resurrection].

⁵ Now He Who has fashioned us [preparing and making us fit] for this very thing is God, Who also has given us the [Holy] Spirit as a guarantee [of the fulfillment of His promise].

⁶ So then, we are always full of good and hopeful and confident courage; we know that while we are at home in the body, we are abroad (absent) from the home with the Lord [that is promised us].

⁷ For we walk by faith [we ^[b]regulate our lives and conduct ourselves by our conviction or belief respecting man’s relationship to God and divine things, with trust and holy fervor; thus, we walk] not by sight or appearance.

⁸ [Yes], we have confident and hopeful courage and are pleased rather to be away from home out of the body and be at home with the Lord.

⁹ Therefore, whether we are at home [on earth away from Him] or away from home [and with Him], we are constantly ambitious and strive earnestly to be pleasing to Him.

¹⁰ For we must all appear and be revealed as we are before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive [his pay] according to what he has done in the body, whether good or evil [considering ^[c]what his purpose and motive have been, and what he has ^[d]achieved, been busy with, and given himself and his attention to accomplishing].

¹¹ Therefore, being conscious of fearing the Lord with respect and reverence, we seek to win people over [to persuade them]. But ^[e]what sort of persons we are is plainly recognized and thoroughly understood by God, and I hope that it is plainly recognized and thoroughly understood also by your consciences (your inborn discernment).

GOD gives us, as humans, enquiring minds to seek.

Matthew 7:7 Ask, Search, Knock

“Ask, and it will be given to you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and the door will be opened to you.

Being a Spirit Born Christian is a dynamic relationship with JESUS!!!

Blessings!!!