How do we know Christ is our cupbearer?

The metaphor of Christ as our cupbearer is powerfully illustrated in Nehemiah's role as the king's cupbearer, which signifies bringing forth the wine that the king desired. This foreshadows Christ, who drank the cup of God’s wrath for our sins as the Lamb slain before the foundation of the world (Isaiah 53:5). In the Last Supper, Jesus refers to the cup of the new covenant, representing the atonement through His blood. Just as Nehemiah's purpose was to serve the king, Christ came to serve and redeem His people by bearing the full weight of our sins, illustrating His dual role as intercessor and sacrifice.