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Why is Jesus called a mediator?

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Jesus is called a mediator because He bridges the gap between God and humanity, enabling us to approach God in holiness.

In your sermon, you explained the crucial role of Jesus as our mediator. The necessity for a mediator arises from the holiness of God, as depicted in Exodus 19 and 20, where the people were instructed to avoid approaching the sacred mountain lest they perish. In contrast, Hebrews 12 teaches that we have come to Jesus, who mediates the new covenant, allowing us to draw near to God with confidence. This mediation points to the fact that Jesus fulfills all that is required for us to stand before God, robed in His righteousness rather than our sinful filth. He is referred to as the better priest and sacrifice, emphasizing that through Him, the barriers of sin are overcome, granting us access to the Father.
Scripture References: Exodus 19, Hebrews 12:22-24

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Song of Songs 7
Angus Fisher · May 19, 2013
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Joshua

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