A mediator is often the perfect unifier, especially when the two original parties have a relational narrative that hasn't resulted in an ideal outcome.
Our Heavenly Father exists and works on behalf of his own glory. Always. As his (adopted) children, we're chosen by him to be on the "A" team, and from there, our lives become part of his good work on this Earth. And that includes our slip-ups / failures. It's a grand narrative of redemption and grace.
Prior to Jesus' death and resurrection on the cross of Calvary, there was no means for us Gentiles to experience this adoption. We were the uncircumcised who were doomed to hell.
The apostle Paul (New Testament author / first missionary of gospel) talks about Jesus as the mediator between us and God. And this development was a result of our Heavenly Father wanting to provide the ideal solution for this less than ideal relationship between his people and himself.
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Have you ever considered, prior to Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, that God's children's only means to approach the "throne of grace" was ceremonially? Therefore, dialoguing with God via prayer was obviously very different than what's available to us today as the "priesthood of believers". In essence, God made himself known very differently pre-Messiah. Ultimately, there were procedural / communication limitations within the relationship between his children (Israelites) and himself that are very difficult for us to fathom today.
Have you ever been part of an organization (family, business, church) where the relationship between the president and you yourself wasn't working out to the expectations of everyone involved? What's typically the outcome that you've seen within these circumstances?
Typically, you find yourself being quickly replaced.
Relative to our relationship with our Heavenly Father, that wasn't the case. His son, Jesus, solved the problem as the ultimate mediator, and this in turn sealed us to God through our faith in Christ.
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Why are there four gospel accounts within the New Testament?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John focus on Jesus' ministry on this Earth. Why aren't there four separate versions of the book of Genesis divinely inspired by four separate authors?
Jesus ministry on Earth was a game-changer for mankind. It's good news that's never yesterday's news. It's relevant 'till Christ's second coming to Earth. Think of the gospels as four highly respected journalistic accounts.
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Have you any idea how much God loves you? Do you realize how much value you are to him?
Have you ever read one or all of the gospel accounts and marveled at how Jesus ministered and continues to minister as the perfect mediator?
If not, make a point to do so soon and allow it to anchor your understanding of how significant a position you have as a Christian within God's family. All glory to God! You are on the "A" team.
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