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The Witness of Scripture
…45Do not think that I will accuse you before the Father. Your accuser is Moses, in whom you have put your hope.46Ifyou had believedMoses,you would believeMe,becausehewroteaboutMe.47But since you do not believe what he wrote, how will you believe what I say?”…

Treasury of Scripture

For had you believed Moses, you would have believed me; for he wrote of me.

had.

Galatians 2:19
For I through the law am dead to the law, that I might live unto God.

Galatians 3:10,13,24
For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursedis every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them…

Galatians 4:21-31
Tell me, ye that desire to be under the law, do ye not hear the law? …

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John 1:45
Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.

Genesis 3:15
And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.

Genesis 12:3
And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.

BeliefBelieveBelievedBelievingMosesWritingsWroteBeliefBelieveBelievedBelievingMosesWritingsWrote1.Jesus on the Sabbath day cures him who was diseased thirty-eight years.
10.The Jews therefore object, and persecute him for it.
17.He answers for himself, and reproves them, showing by the testimony of his Father,
31.of John,
36.of his works,
39.and of the Scriptures, who he is.

If you had believed Moses
This phrase highlights the importance of Moses in Jewish tradition as the lawgiver and prophet. Moses is credited with writing the first five books of the Bible, known as the Torah or Pentateuch. In the context ofJohn 5, Jesus is addressing Jewish leaders who prided themselves on their adherence to the Mosaic Law. The implication is that true belief in Moses would naturally lead to belief in Jesus, as Moses' writings contain prophecies and types that point to the coming Messiah. For example,Deuteronomy 18:15 speaks of a prophet like Moses whom God would raise up, which is understood as a reference to Christ.

you would believe Me
Here, Jesus asserts His authority and identity as the fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. The Jewish leaders' failure to recognize Jesus as the Messiah is attributed to their lack of genuine belief in the Scriptures they claim to uphold. This statement underscores the continuity between the Old and New Testaments, with Jesus as the central figure who fulfills the promises and prophecies of the Old Testament. The connection between belief in Moses and belief in Jesus is a call to recognize the unity of God's revelation.

because he wrote about Me
This phrase indicates that Moses' writings contain direct and indirect references to Jesus. Examples include the promise of a coming prophet (Deuteronomy 18:15), the typology of the Passover lamb (Exodus 12), and the bronze serpent lifted up in the wilderness (Numbers 21:9), which Jesus Himself references inJohn 3:14. These elements serve as types and shadows that find their ultimate fulfillment in Christ. The assertion that Moses wrote about Jesus challenges the audience to re-examine their understanding of the Scriptures and recognize Jesus as the anticipated Messiah.

1.Jesus Christ
The central figure in this passage, asserting His divine authority and connection to the Old Testament.

2.Moses
A revered prophet and lawgiver in Jewish tradition, whose writings are foundational to the Jewish faith.

3.The Jewish Leaders
The audience Jesus addresses, who are knowledgeable about the Law of Moses but skeptical of Jesus' claims.

4.The Writings of Moses
Refers to the first five books of the Bible (the Pentateuch), which include prophecies and typologies pointing to the Messiah.

5.The Event of Jesus' Discourse
This conversation occurs during a confrontation with Jewish leaders who question Jesus' authority and identity.Understanding the Fulfillment of Prophecy
Recognize that Jesus is the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, including those by Moses. This understanding strengthens faith in the continuity and reliability of Scripture.

The Importance of Belief
Jesus emphasizes belief in His identity and mission. Belief in Moses' writings should naturally lead to belief in Jesus, as they testify about Him.

Scriptural Consistency
The Bible is a unified account that points to Jesus. Studying the Old Testament with a Christ-centered lens reveals deeper insights into God's redemptive plan.

The Role of the Law
The Law given through Moses serves as a tutor leading to Christ. Understanding its purpose helps believers appreciate the grace and truth that came through Jesus.

Engaging with Skepticism
Jesus' interaction with the Jewish leaders teaches us how to engage with those who doubt or misunderstand the Scriptures, using the Word itself to reveal truth.1.What is the meaning of John 5:46?

2.How does John 5:46 affirm the connection between Moses' writings and Jesus' mission?

3.In what ways can belief in Moses' writings strengthen our faith in Christ?

4.How does John 5:46 challenge us to study the Old Testament more deeply?

5.What practical steps can we take to align our beliefs with John 5:46?

6.How does John 5:46 encourage us to see Jesus throughout the Old Testament?

7.How does John 5:46 connect Moses' writings to belief in Jesus?

8.Why is belief in Moses essential for understanding Jesus according to John 5:46?

9.What evidence supports Jesus' claim in John 5:46 about Moses writing about Him?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from John 5?

11.Who is the author of Genesis?

12.If Moses wrote the Torah, why does it describe his own death in Deuteronomy 34?

13.If Moses wrote the Torah, why are there anachronisms such as references to kings in Genesis?

14.What is the writing date of Genesis?If you had believed Moses

- Jesus is speaking to religious leaders who prided themselves on knowing the writings of Moses (John 5:39).

- Belief, in Scripture, is more than mental assent; it is a wholehearted trust that results in obedience (Deuteronomy 30:11-14;Romans 10:6-8).

- Moses’ words carried God’s authority. To reject what Moses truly meant was to reject God Himself (Numbers 12:6-8;Luke 16:29-31).

- The Lord points out a disconnect: they honored Moses publicly yet failed to internalize his message. Genuine belief would have prepared their hearts for the One Moses anticipated.

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you would believe Me

- Jesus links belief in Moses directly to belief in Himself, affirming Scripture’s unity (John 3:12;John 6:32-33).

- By stating “you would believe Me,” He reveals that faith in the written Word leads naturally to faith in the living Word (John 1:14, 17).

- The authority behind Moses and Jesus is the same; rejecting Jesus exposes a deeper issue—unbelief toward God’s revelation (John 12:48-50).

- This claim elevates Christ above all prophets: their writings point to Him, but He is the fulfillment (Matthew 5:17;Luke 24:25-27).

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because he wrote about Me

- Moses explicitly foretold a future Prophet like himself to whom the people must listen (Deuteronomy 18:15-19;Acts 3:22-23).

- Foreshadows of Christ appear throughout the Pentateuch:

• The seed who would crush the serpent (Genesis 3:15).

• Isaac’s substitutionary sacrifice pattern (Genesis 22:8-14).

• The Passover lamb’s blood sparing Israel (Exodus 12:5-13;1 Corinthians 5:7).

• The bronze serpent lifted up for healing (Numbers 21:8-9;John 3:14-15).

- Typology and prophecy converge to spotlight Jesus as the Messiah anticipated from the beginning (Hebrews 3:1-6; 10:1).

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summary

John 5:46 teaches that the writings of Moses and the person of Jesus are inseparable. True faith embraces all of God’s revelation: the law that pointed forward and the Christ who fulfills it. To believe Moses rightly is to recognize and trust Jesus, the promised Redeemer at the center of Scripture’s grand narrative.

(46)For had ye believed Moses.--The present incredulity springs from that of the past. If they had really believed Moses, they would have seen in the whole spirit of the Pentateuch a manifestation of God, which would have led them to the fuller manifestation in Christ. Worship, and sacrifice, and offering, and priesthood, were all meant to teach. Their very name for "law" (Thorah) meant "instruction." But they accepted what the senses could know, and never went down beneath this surface to its true significance--i.e., they neverbelieved Moses. We have here, in another form, the thought ofJohn 5:39-40.

For he wrote of me.--See the marginal references; but the thought is not to be confined to these passages.

Verses 46, 47. -For if ye believed Moses, ye would believe me. The reason for the previous saying is introduced byγάρ. The form of the conditional sentence shows that the protasis is a supposition of an event contrary to the fact. They werenot believing Moses, though they were putting a vain and illusive confidence in him; and hence they were not believing in Christ. Here is the secret of the antagonism to the Lord. A deeper understanding of their own Scripture would involve an acceptance of the claims of Christ.For he wrote of me. The old saying contains Christ's utterance:Novum Testamentum in Vetere latet, Vetus Testamentum in Novo patet. Reference is made to the great place which Moses gave to the first promise, to the typical deliverances of a fallen world, to the hopes of a redeeming Seed. Christ referred to the Mosaic type involved in the spirit willing to sacrifice the Only Begotten, to the creation of the birthright blessing, the visions of the dying Israel, to the blessings on Judah; to the significance of the Law, of the tabernacle, of the Passover, of the Day of Atonement, of prophet, priest, and king, and the very special prophecy concerning a Prophet like unto himself. More than this, Moses had set forth in the Decalogue the portrait sketch of the perfect Man, of the Divine life which the Lord Jesus proceeded to fill out, to fulfil. He awakened by the Law that sense of sin and sinfulness which the Lord Christ had come to soothe and obliterate. but if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words? "They are easier for you to understand; you have them ever on your tongue. If their meaning is missed, the deeper truths of my words will be more inaccessible to you." The antithesis is rather between the "his" and "my" than between the "writings" and "words." "This charge of not believing Moses, addressed to people who were put in a fury by the pretended violation of one of the Mosaic commandments, recalls other words of Jesus (Matthew 23:29-32), 'Ye build the tombs of the prophets, wherefore ye be witnesses unto yourselves that ye are children of them that killed the prophets" (Godet).

Parallel Commentaries ...

If
εἰ(ei)
Conjunction
Strong's 1487:If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.

you had believed
ἐπιστεύετε(episteuete)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4100:From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.

Moses,
Μωϋσεῖ(Mōusei)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3475:Or Moses, or Mouses of Hebrew origin; Moseus, Moses, or Mouses, the Hebrew lawgiver.

you would believe
ἐπιστεύετε(episteuete)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4100:From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.

Me,
ἐμοί(emoi)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473:I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

because
γὰρ(gar)
Conjunction
Strong's 1063:For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.

he
ἐκεῖνος(ekeinos)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1565:That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed.

wrote
ἔγραψεν(egrapsen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1125:A primary verb; to 'grave', especially to write; figuratively, to describe.

about
περὶ(peri)
Preposition
Strong's 4012:From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.

Me.
ἐμοῦ(emou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473:I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.


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