Mediation (2)

Jesus Christ is the only mediator between God and humanity

1 Timothy 2:5–6 AV

For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.

Mediation through the covenants

Through the covenants of law

Galatians 3:19 AV

Wherefore then serveth the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise was made; and it was ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator.

See also Ps 119:29; Jn 1:17

Through the covenants of promise

Hebrews 12:24 AV

And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.

See also Ge 12:3; Ge 17:7; Ge 17:11; Is 59:21; Heb 8:6; Heb 9:15

Mediation through the prophetic word

Ezekiel 3:4 AV

And he said unto me, Son of man, go, get thee unto the house of Israel, and speak with my words unto them.

See also Ex 4:15–16; Je 1:9

Jesus Christ is the supreme mediator of the prophetic word

John 7:40 AV

Many of the people therefore, when they heard this saying, said, Of a truth this is the Prophet.

See also Mt 11:27; Mt 17:5; Jn 14:6; Jn 14:9–10; Re 19:13

Mediation through priestly intercession and blessing

Mediation by sacrifice

1 Chronicles 21:26 AV

And David built there an altar unto the LORD, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings, and called upon the LORD; and he answered him from heaven by fire upon the altar of burnt offering.

See also Dt 33:10; 1 Ki 18:30–38; Heb 9:22–23

Jesus Christ as both priest and sacrifice

Hebrews 7:27 AV

Who needeth not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the people’s: for this he did once, when he offered up himself.

See also Is 53:10; Heb 2:17; Heb 9:11–15

Mediation by praying for others

1 Samuel 12:23 AV

Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way:

See also Ge 20:7; Ex 32:30–32; Ps 106:23; Je 9:1

Jesus Christ’s continuing intercession

Romans 8:34 AV

Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.

See also Is 53:12; Heb 7:25; Heb 9:24

Mediation through blessing

Deuteronomy 21:5 AV

And the priests the sons of Levi shall come near; for them the LORD thy God hath chosen to minister unto him, and to bless in the name of the LORD; and by their word shall every controversy and every stroke be tried:

See also Ge 12:2–3; Nu 6:22–27; 2 Sa 6:18

Jesus Christ mediates overflowing blessing

Galatians 3:14 AV

That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.

See also Ac 3:25; Ro 15:29; Ga 3:8; Eph 1:3

Mediation for suffering and guilty believers

Job 9:32–35 AV

For he is not a man, as I am, that I should answer him, and we should come together in judgment. Neither is there any daysman betwixt us, that might lay his hand upon us both. Let him take his rod away from me, and let not his fear terrify me: Then would I speak, and not fear him; but it is not so with me.

See also Job 16:19–21; 1 Jn 2:1

Universal mediation

Colossians 1:20 AV

And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.

Mediation between people and Jesus Christ

Mt 12:22; Mt 15:30; Mk 2:3–12; Mk 5:23; Mk 9:17–18; Lk 4:38–39; Jn 4:47–49

Mediation between individuals

Ge 37:21–22 Reuben for Joseph; Ge 41:9–13 the baker for Joseph; 1 Sa 19:1–7 Jonathan for David; 2 Sa 14:1–24 Joab for Absalom; Phm 10–21 Paul for Onesimus