When Jesus spoke those words to the money-loving, murderous Pharisees He was telling them that through the many prophets that had preceded Him, He had provided His people, and especially His elect, an excellent foundation of truth upon which to build their doctrines and beliefs. When men refuse, or neglect, to use the Hebrew scriptures to formulate their doctrines and beliefs, it is similar to a construction crew refusing to consult a building’s blue prints in erecting a building! And I do not exaggerate in the least.
The apostle Paul wrote that “the household of God,” the church, is “built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone.” (See Ephesians 2:20). An assembly, or denomination, that omits the writings of the prophets – including the prophet Moses – from their doctrines and beliefs are building an assembly, or “church,” on a faulty foundation. It is a dangerous building in which to reside.
In speaking of the writings of the Hebrew prophets, the apostle Peter said that “the Spirit of Christ was in them” and that “unto US (the New Covenant church) they did minister!” (See I Peter 1:10-12). The pastor, or minister, who does not understand and accept theses truths is NOT representing Jesus Christ but his own private and erroneous system of beliefs!
Jesus Christ warned the Sadducees “ye do err, not knowing the (Hebrew) scriptures!” (See Matthew 22:29). He told them, “ye do greatly err!” (See Mark 12:27). He would tell pastors, preachers and theologians of any and all eras the same should they fail to include the truths contained in the Hebrew prophets in formulating their beliefs and doctrines.
Think on theses things and may the Lord give you light.
Christ’s Servant (Galatians 1:10-12),
Donald Wiley