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The Person and Work of Christ the Mediator 1 For since the law has but a shadow of the good things to come instead of the true form of these realities, it can never, by the same sacrifices that are continually offered every year, make perfect those who draw near. 2 Otherwise, would they not have ceased…

Numbers 16:1-3 Korah, Dathan, and Abiram they get together 250 chiefs to rise up against Moses and Aaron. There argument was “everyone is holy, why are you special and get to lead?” At first this seems like a good thing that they want. They desire to be close to God and want to know why it is Moses that…

Big idea: Because God has saved us, he will defend us, cleanse us, and use us. God will uphold/protect us. God has saved us. God cleanses us. God uses us.

Our Priest is Perfect Ministry = Priest - Mediator Imperfect, animal sacrifices v Jesus Rope on waist vs Resurrection permanence in Holy of Holies Not only is He better... The Covenant is Better “the covenant he mediates is better” 6 Quotes Jer. 31:31-34 to show fault 7 For if that first covenant had…

Meeting God: Our desperate need for a mediator. Big Idea: When we begin to understand the holiness of God, we become acutely aware of our need for a mediator. 3 Observances: The Commandments (Words) were audibly heard The people wanted a mediator Their response earns God’s approval Over the last several…

Good morning and Merry Christmas! Today is for the Christian church one of our highest Holy Days. Today we gather together in order to celebrate a baby. I can remember early on in my Christian walk thinking that when we gather together and celebrate someones birthday. Which is what we are doing. We have…

Exod. 32:1-20 ; 30-35 1 When the people saw that Moses was so long in coming down from the mountain, they gathered around Aaron and said, “Come, make us gods who will go before us. As for this fellow Moses who brought us up out of Egypt, we don’t know what has happened to him.” 2 Aaron answered them,…

What is the problem with these Priests?

1 Tim 2:5-6 There is One God In contrast to the pantheon In a pantheon, a competition among the gods, each god emphasized a trait or characteristic, flawed and striving, competing, contrasting with each other Leading to moral ambivalence The God of the Jews was something different - one, holy, perfect,…

1 Timothy 2: 5-6 …Our Mediator Psalm 16:8 “I have set the Lord always before me; Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved.” Introduction... In Paul’s letter to his son in the ministry Timothy he is preparing him for things to come. There at the end of the first chapter, Paul charges Timothy…

The Golden Calf part 1 and Moses intercedes for the people

Exodus 19:1–3 a (ESV) 1 On the third new moon after the people of Israel had gone out of the land of Egypt, on that day they came into the wilderness of Sinai. 2 They set out from Rephidim and came into the wilderness of Sinai, and they encamped in the wilderness. There Israel encamped before the mountain,…

First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior,…

There is one mediator 1Timothy 2:5-6 INTRODUCTION "Mediator" - one who intervenes between two, in order to restore peace Illustration : Umpire in a baseball game. The necessity of a mediator is seen in the moral gulf between God & man There is only one mediator I. Christ Jesus is the mediator v.5 II.…

Good morning! Last week we finished up chapter 2 in Hebrews discussing the humanity of Jesus. In our life group, like yours, when we first gather up we eat, talk about our week, and laugh a lot. Last week was no exception and as we sat around the table talking and laughing together, our attention was…

Overview of paragraphs 1 & 2, Chapter 8, Christ The Mediator from The Baptist Confession of Faith 1689.

Introduction Use the game we played to emphasize our need for a mediator to have a relationship with God. FCF: Why can we not come to God on our own? Why do we need a mediator? Key Point: God has graciously provided a mediator in order for us to have a relationship with him. Context of Exodus 19 God…

Sometimes we hit a period in life where we feel distant from God. We call out for relief, but do not get a response. Why? Is it because God does not hear or see what I am going through? Or, could it be an issue with me and my relationship to and with God?

Intro Review Malachi - God is confronting the self-righteousness of Israel. Ways we trust in ourselves instead of God. Malachi 1:1-5 , God confronted Israel’s false belief that they merited God’s love Malachi 1:6-14 - God confronted Israel’s false belief that they could worship him any way they wanted…

Opening In the climactic moment of Avengers: Endgame, Tony Stark, fueled by sheer determination, dons all six of the powerful Infinity Stones upon his uniform. As he clenches his fist, a surge of cosmic energy courses through him, illuminating his suit with a dazzling glow. The air crackles with the…

Focusing on our High Priest and what He did for us. Growing in Christ.

Big Idea: Tension : Why must a Christian persevere by paying attention to God’s Word? Resolution : Because we will all have to give account to God who sees all. Exegetical Idea : Christians must persevere by paying attention to God’s Word because we will all have to give account to God who sees all.…

Intro: One of the most important chapters in all of Exodus and really, all of the OT. What we see here is drawn out later in the NT and fulfilled in Jesus Christ himself. Let us see this morning how this addresses our salvation and our worship of God. CTS: The blood of Christ enables us to draw near…

The Eternal Son of God took on human flesh to save us from our sins.

Big Idea Tension : What has the better priesthood of Christ qualified him to do? Resolution : To enact a better covenant. Exegetical Idea : The better priesthood of Christ qualifies him to enact a better covenant. Theological Idea : Because Christ is the best priest, he gives Christians the best covenant.…