One Mediator

 Guest Blog by Gary Riedel

S - SCRIPTURE: 1 Timothy 1:5 For there is one God and one MEDIATOR between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself as a ransom for all people.

O - OBSERVATION: This a profound and beautiful passage from the Apostle Paul to his brother in the faith, whom he calls his true son because of his young age and faithfulness. Paul charged Timothy with overseeing the church at Ephesus, so as we began the study of the book of Ephesians last Sunday, this truth in verse 5 becomes both timely and always relevant.

A - APPLICATION: When the curtain in the temple tore in Mark 15:38, in symbolized that the separation between God and man because of sin was now over. We could bring our petitions directly to God for the full atonement of Jesus the Lamb of God was sufficient for all sin. But, Jesus is still at work in heaven interceding for us. That is, He is our mediator, our “go between" the One who pleads our case when we bring our petitions before the Heavenly Father. There is no Mediator between God and us other than the man Christ Jesus!!

P - PRAYER: Heavenly Father, thank You for sending Jesus as our Mediator! My simple prayer today is that all men be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth 1Tim 2:4 and as His people we would know He is in heaven interceding and mediating for each one of His people.
In Jesus Name, Amen

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