Dictionary of Bible Themes: 6682 mediation

6682 mediation

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The achieving of fellowship and reconciliation between separated parties. Scripture declares that Jesus Christ is the only true mediator between God and humanity.

Jesus Christ is the only mediator between God and humanity

1 Timothy 2:5-6

Mediation through the covenants

Through the covenants of law

Galatians 3:19 See also Psalm 119:29; John 1:17

Through the covenants of promise

Hebrews 12:24 See also Genesis 12:3; Genesis 17:7,11; Isaiah 59:21; Hebrews 8:6; Hebrews 9:15

Mediation through the prophetic word

Ezekiel 3:4 See also Exodus 4:15-16; Jeremiah 1:9

Jesus Christ is the supreme mediator of the prophetic word

Mediation through priestly intercession and blessing

Mediation by sacrifice

1 Chronicles 21:26 pp 2 Samuel 24:25 See also Deuteronomy 33:10; 1 Kings 18:30-38; Hebrews 9:22-23

Jesus Christ as both priest and sacrifice

Hebrews 7:27 See also Isaiah 53:10; Hebrews 2:17; Hebrews 9:11-15

Mediation by praying for others

1 Samuel 12:23 See also Genesis 20:7; Exodus 32:30-32; Psalm 106:23; Jeremiah 9:1

Jesus Christ's continuing intercession

Romans 8:34 See also Isaiah 53:12; Hebrews 7:25; Hebrews 9:24

Mediation through blessing

Deuteronomy 21:5 See also Genesis 12:2-3; Numbers 6:22-27; 2 Samuel 6:18 pp 1 Chronicles 16:2

Jesus Christ mediates overflowing blessing

Galatians 3:14 See also Acts 3:25; Romans 15:29; Galatians 3:8; Ephesians 1:3

Mediation for suffering and guilty believers

Job 9:32-35 See also Job 16:19-21; 1 John 2:1

Universal mediation

Colossians 1:20

Mediation between people and Jesus Christ

Mediation between individuals

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