1 After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses' aide: 2 "Moses my servant is dead. (Joshua 1:1-2a NIV)
Reading the above verse, the issue of Moses' death has never been brought up because God himself told Joshua he is dead. However, I think that Moses did not "die."
5 And Moses the servant of the LORD died there in Moab, as the LORD had said. 6 He buried him in Moab, in the valley opposite Beth Peor, but to this day no one knows where his grave is. (Deuteronomy 34:5-6 NIV)
Here we have another account of Moses' death where God buried him. However, no one knows where he is buried at (except God). It's kind of like the saying, "if a tree falls and no one is around, did it make a sound?" Now before I get accused of calling God a deceiver or liar, let me continue my case and throw some of my questions regarding my case.
As they were walking along and talking together, suddenly a chariot of fire and horses of fire appeared and separated the two of them, and Elijah went up to heaven in a whirlwind. (2 Kings 2:11 NIV)
Why bring Elijah into this mess? Well he along with Enoch, were the only people in the old testament that did not die. Elijah was the one who was walking with Elisha and then got taken up to heaven in a whirlwind. However, the next point I'm about to make will show the importance of Elijah in regards to Moses death.
After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was transfigured before them. 3His clothes became dazzling white, whiter than anyone in the world could bleach them. 4And there appeared before them Elijah and Moses, who were talking with Jesus. (Mark 9:2-4 NIV)
So here we have the account of Jesus' transfiguration. Jesus is talking to Elijah and Moses. Here is where I have some questions concerning my thought process
Questions:
From a Christian viewpoint, death with Christ means eternal Life where Death without Christ means death. Since Moses Did not know Jesus that would mean he would have died. Plus, I do not recall reading about Moses atoning for his sins which lead to him not entering the promise land. So if he didn't atone for his sins and died, how did he get to talk to jesus with elijah?
Second, what is the Hebrew's viewpoint of Moses' death?
I know there are some holes in my presentation but I did that on purpose to have discussion. The game of Backgammon is a game of going back and forth trying to get to the other side of the board. Thus is theology, People talking back and forth trying to figure things out regarding God and religion. The only difference is that their is a winner in backgammon but theology is always a ongoing game until death.
