John 9:29

“We are certain of the fact that God actually spoke to Moses.” they continue. “As for this ‘Johnny-come-lately,’ the one you claim to follow, we have no idea where he is from or who’s speaking to him.” John 9:29 EFP 

Given the fact that these men of religious stature are unwilling or incapable of accepting the claim of either this allegedly healed man or the healer whose name they have yet to mention, their argument makes sense. Look at it this way….

They have Scripture that tells them God spoke to Moses. Moses left the legacy of the law as proof that God did indeed speak to him in times of yore. These truths given by Moses and passed on from generation to generation are written evidence of God’s leading in the past. All that needs to be known is to be found in these books of the Law. On the other hand, this alleged miracle-worker and teacher of the masses has no pedigree, no training, and no royal lineage. There is nothing in him that would distinguish him as special. Moses is a proven entity. Jesus is a recent arrival, and his ministry is challenging the religious status quo. Odd teaching. Strange stories. Ridiculous claims.

It is a clear contrast between the past and the future. They see a clear break between the two and choose the past. They fail to see that Jesus is the link that unites the past with the future. He is the One who is forever in the past, thus is able to secure the future for all who believe in him. What is it that binds me so much to the past that does not allow me to move forward in faith to the life Jesus offers me? Even as I read and know the details regarding Jesus, I must still believe in Him in order to move forward. I’m reaching out, Lord!