Moses was a forerunner, or type, of Jesus. He illustrated some of the features that Jesus would have, but, like the law, he was only a shadow of the real thing. This is a helpful way to view much of the Old Testament, it hints or foreshadows at what was to come.
Moses brought the people out of slavery in Egypt, and led them to the promised land. He took them to a Sabbath rest. This latter point will be focused on in the next chapter. Jesus brought us out of slavery to sin and death, and into a new life.
Both Jesus and Moses were faithful to God's calling, but Jesus was more faithful. Moses had failings, and ultimately was not allowed to actually take the people into the promised land. Jesus completed everything to perfection. Jesus is the builder of the house, Moses was part of the house.
We too are part of the house that Jesus is building. Moses was a servant, Jesus is a Son. He owns the house He is building. But we need to hold on to our hope and confidence.
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