Promised land Quote by D.L. Moody
““Do you know that for four thousand years no prophet or priest or patriarch ever stood up and uttered a text like this? It would be blasphemy for Moses to have uttered a text like it. Do you think he had rest when he was teasing the Lord to let him go into the Promised Land? Do you think Elijah could have uttered such a text as this, when, under the juniper-tree, he prayed that he might die? And this is one of the strongest proofs that Jesus Christ was not only man, but God. He was God-Man, and this is Heaven’s proclamation, “Come unto Me, and I will give you rest”. He brought it down from heaven with Him.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Great Commission, 1875
The speaker argues that the unique authority and divine nature of Jesus are proven by the unprecedented nature of his teachings compared to earlier prophets.
In simple terms: Jesus’ words are uniquely divine, unlike earlier prophets.
Key Takeaway
Recognize Jesus’ divine authority.
Themes
faith
divinity
authority
prophecy
salvation
Mood
reverent
assertive
Type
theological
explanatory
When to use this quote
- preaching
- personal study
- interfaith dialogue
- teaching sermons
Key Concepts
theology
Christology
scriptural analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view affect your understanding of prophecy?
- What evidence supports Jesus’ divinity?
A Different Perspective
The claim relies on subjective interpretation of scripture and may not convince non‑Christian audiences.
