“See, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with ability and intelligence, with knowledge and all craftsmanship” (Exodus 31:1–3 ESV). Moses recorded these words to Israel as the Lord revealed how the tabernacle would

“Now on the first day of Unleavened Bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying, ‘Where will you have us prepare for you to eat the Passover?’” (Matthew 26:17 ESV). Matthew wrote to a Jewish audience to show that Jesus is the promised Messiah, and in this verse he carefully described Jesus’ last supper within the

“When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne” (Matthew 25:31 ESV). Matthew recorded Jesus’ words to His disciples as part of the Olivet Discourse, spoken shortly before the crucifixion, to prepare them for the future consummation of God’s redemptive plan.

“You shall command the people of Israel that they bring to you pure beaten olive oil for the light, that a lamp may regularly be set up to burn” (Exodus 27:20 ESV). Moses recorded that the LORD instructed him to command the people of Israel to bring pure beaten olive oil for the tabernacle lamp.

“Behold, I send an angel before you to guard you on the way and to bring you to the place that I have prepared. Pay careful attention to him and obey his voice; do not rebel against him, for he will not pardon your transgression, for my name is in him (Exodus 23:20–21 ESV). Moses

“So when you see the abomination of desolation spoken of by the prophet Daniel, standing in the holy place (let the reader understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.” (Matthew 24:15–16 ESV). Matthew recorded Jesus speaking to His disciples on the Mount of Olives about future events surrounding Jerusalem, the

“You speak to us, and we will listen; but do not let God speak to us, lest we die” (Exodus 20:19 ESV). In Exodus 20:19, Moses recorded Israel’s response to the LORD’s terrifying display of power at Mount Sinai. Writing to the covenant people, he described how God’s thunder, lightning, trumpet blast, and smoking mountain

“Moreover, look for able men from all the people, men who fear God, who are trustworthy and hate a bribe, and place such men over the people as chiefs of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens” (Exodus 18:21 ESV). Moses wrote this passage to Israel to describe how the LORD used Jethro’s counsel

“But Jesus answered them, ‘You are wrong, because you know neither the Scriptures nor the power of God.’” (Matthew 22:29 ESV). Matthew wrote to show that Jesus is the promised Messiah and authoritative teacher of God’s truth. In this passage, he recorded a confrontation between Jesus and the Sadducees, a Jewish religious sect that was

“Jesus said to them, ‘Have you never read in the Scriptures: “The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; this was the Lord’s doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes”?’” (Matthew 21:42 ESV). Matthew wrote to a primarily Jewish audience to present Jesus as the promised Messiah and rightful King. In this