God has always used people (scribal types) to validate His unchanging written word and will continue to do so as long as it is needed in this corrupt and fallen world.
“Do we still do this today?” – Scribal Commander Theresa Harvard Johnson
God used various individuals throughout the Bible to validate and affirm His Word within every generation of His people. Each served distinct roles and purposes in the unfolding of divine revelation and ensuring its preservation. The academic arena has righteous prophetic scribes who operate similarly today.
Below are key figures—prophets and priests—whom God used to validate the Law, along with reasons why they were chosen.
1. Moses
Moses is arguably the most prominent figure associated with the Law in the Bible. He received the Law directly from God and delivered it to the Israelites. To be clear, we are not receiving new scripture today. Instead, we are protecting and preserving what God has already given. (This must be stated for those who erroneously believe they can change God’s sealed books.)
Exodus 24:12 (NKJV):
“Then the Lord said to Moses, ‘Come up to Me on the mountain and be there; and I will give you tablets of stone, and the law and commandments which I have written, that you may teach them.'”
Why Moses?
Moses was chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt and deliver the Law because he was a faithful servant of God, with unparalleled humility and dedication. God’s choice of Moses was significant because he acted as a mediator between God and the people, symbolizing the intermediary role that the Law plays between God and humanity.
2. Joshua
Joshua was Moses’ successor and was instrumental in validating the Law by leading the Israelites into the Promised Land and reinforcing the covenant.
Joshua 1:7-8 (NKJV): “Only be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may prosper wherever you go. This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.”
Why Joshua?
Joshua’s role was pivotal because he represented a continuation of Moses’ leadership and the reinforcement of the Law among the Israelites. His military leadership and commitment to the Law demonstrated God’s blessing on those who followed His commands.
3. Ezra
Ezra, a priest and scribe, was instrumental in the post-exilic period in restoring the Law and teaching it to the people of Israel. He is also a foundational figure for the revelation of the office of the scribe and the teachings of the Scribal Anointing. He embodies all the key characteristics—spiritual and natural—that align with the scribal pattern of the present-day ecclesia.
Ezra 7:10 (NKJV): “For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the Law of the Lord, and to do it, and to teach statutes and ordinances in Israel.”
Why Ezra?
Ezra was chosen because of his dedication to studying, practicing, and teaching the Law. His role was crucial during a time when the Israelites were returning from exile and needed spiritual and legal guidance. His efforts helped re-establish the importance of the Law in Jewish society. Furthermore, he was the first priest and scribe to institute a train-the-trainer program, setting up master teachers to educate the people and uphold traditions.
4. David
King David, while not a lawgiver in the same sense as Moses or Joshua, greatly validated the Law through his devotion and his role in establishing a central place of worship. He also provided a pattern for administration, particularly in the development of repositories, archival systems, military orders, and the preservation of scribal cities.
Psalm 19:7-8 (NKJV):
“The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul;
The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple;
The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart;
The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.”
Why David?
David was a man after God’s own heart (1 Samuel 13:14), and his reign established a strong spiritual foundation for Israel. His reverence for God’s Law set a precedent for future kings and for the nation.
5. Huldah
Huldah was a prophetess during the reign of King Josiah of Judah. She played a significant role in validating the Law after its rediscovery in the temple during a period of religious reformation. In addition, her role demonstrates the contributions of women in authoritative places in ancient biblical culture, even in the New Testament, where names were obscured due to patriarchal systems.
2 Kings 22:14-20 (NKJV):
“So Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam, Achbor, Shaphan, and Asaiah went to Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum the son of Tikvah, the son of Harhas, keeper of the wardrobe. She dwelt in Jerusalem in the Second Quarter. And they spoke with her.
Then she said to them, ‘Thus says the Lord God of Israel, “Tell the man who sent you to Me, ‘Thus says the Lord: “Behold, I will bring calamity on this place and on its inhabitants—all the words of the book which the king of Judah has read—because they have forsaken Me and burned incense to other gods, that they might provoke Me to anger with all the works of their hands. Therefore My wrath shall be aroused against this place and shall not be quenched.”
But as for the king of Judah, who sent you to inquire of the Lord, in this manner you shall speak to him, “Thus says the Lord God of Israel: ‘Concerning the words which you have heard—because your heart was tender, and you humbled yourself before the Lord when you heard what I spoke against this place and against its inhabitants, that they would become a desolation and a curse, and you tore your clothes and wept before Me, I also have heard you,’ says the Lord. Surely, therefore, I will gather you to your fathers, and you shall be gathered to your grave in peace; and your eyes shall not see all the calamity which I will bring on this place.’ ” ‘ So they brought back word to the king.”
Why Huldah?
Huldah was chosen as a spokesperson for God because of her prophetic gift and her position of respect among the people. When the Book of the Law was found during the repairs of the temple, she authenticated its divine origin and confirmed the judgments and blessings that were written within it. Her words led to significant religious reforms under King Josiah, making her an essential figure in validating the Law.
6. Jesus Christ
Jesus, in the New Testament, affirmed, fulfilled, and was the Law and the Prophets.
Matthew 5:17 (NKJV):
“Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill.”
Why Jesus?
Jesus was God’s ultimate validation of the Law because He embodied its principles perfectly and fulfilled its requirements. His teachings highlighted the spirit of the Law, and through His sacrifice, He provided the means for humanity to be reconciled to God, fulfilling the Law’s ultimate purpose.
7. Samuel
Samuel was a prophet and judge who played a significant role in guiding Israel during a transitional period, emphasizing the importance of adhering to God’s Law. He also highlighted the ministry of the scribal prophet today, which focuses equally on gathering the volumes of pure prophetic words concerning Israel (the Kingdom and its people) and documenting the work of kings on earth.
1 Samuel 12:23-24 (NKJV):
“Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord in ceasing to pray for you; but I will teach you the good and the right way. Only fear the Lord, and serve Him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things He has done for you.”
Why Samuel?
Samuel was chosen for his steadfast faith and leadership during a time when Israel was straying from God’s commandments. His role in guiding Israel and calling them to repentance validated the importance of the Law.
8. Josiah
King Josiah led a significant religious reform in Judah, focusing on restoring the Law and reestablishing proper worship.
2 Kings 23:2-3 (NKJV):
“The king went up to the house of the Lord with all the men of Judah, and with him all the inhabitants of Jerusalem—the priests and the prophets and all the people, both small and great. And he read in their hearing all the words of the Book of the Covenant which had been found in the house of the Lord. Then the king stood by a pillar and made a covenant before the Lord, to follow the Lord and to keep His commandments and His testimonies and His statutes, with all his heart and all his soul, to perform the words of this covenant that were written in this book. And all the people took a stand for the covenant.”
Why Josiah?
Josiah’s reforms were vital in reaffirming the authority of the Law during a period of widespread idolatry and neglect of God’s commandments. His commitment to the Law and his desire to lead his people back to God validated the importance of the Scriptures.
9. Hezekiah
King Hezekiah also instituted religious reforms, particularly focusing on the proper worship of God according to the Law.
2 Chronicles 31:20-21 (NKJV):
“Thus Hezekiah did throughout all Judah, and he did what was good and right and true before the Lord his God. And in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, in the law and in the commandment, to seek his God, he did it with all his heart. So he prospered.”
Why Hezekiah?
Hezekiah’s commitment to righteousness and his dedication to restoring proper worship according to the Law demonstrated the significance of following God’s commandments. His reforms validated the importance of the Law during a time of religious decline.
God used individuals like Moses, Joshua, Huldah, Ezra, David, Samuel, Josiah, and Hezekiah to validate the Law. He used His Son, Jesus, to establish and seal it all.
When studying this out, these vessels would fall clearly into the realm of academia for “the type of work and precision” needed for this level of archival and preservation. The apostolic wind of God’s Spirit rests here for this work.
Jesus Christ, of course, is the ultimate scribe. Period. What role do you play as a peophetic scribe in preservation and instruction concerning THE BOOK OF THE LAW.
