How does Jesus fulfill the role of mediator described in Job 9:33? The Cry for a Mediator in Job 9:33 “Nor is there a mediator between us, who may lay his hand upon us both.” (Job 9:33) Why Job Needed a Mediator • God’s holiness exposes human sin (Job 9:1–3) • Job feels distance and dread: “How can a man be righteous before God?” (9:2) • He longs for someone who can touch both God and man—an impartial, authoritative go-between. Jesus Identified as That Mediator • “For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.” (1 Timothy 2:5) • “Jesus the mediator of a new covenant.” (Hebrews 12:24) • “And for this reason He is the mediator of a new covenant.” (Hebrews 9:15) How Jesus “Lays His Hand upon Us Both” 1. Fully God—able to touch the Father • “In Him all the fullness of Deity dwells bodily.” (Colossians 2:9) • His divine nature satisfies God’s perfect standard. 2. Fully Man—able to touch humanity • “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” (John 1:14) • Experiencing temptation without sin, He represents us faithfully (Hebrews 4:15). 3. One Person uniting both natures • Thus He literally bridges the gap Job felt. The Mediator’s Work Executed on the Cross • “Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God.” (1 Peter 3:18) • His shed blood satisfies divine justice (Romans 3:25) and removes the barrier of sin (Ephesians 2:13–16). • Resurrection proves the Father’s acceptance and secures ongoing intercession (Romans 8:34). Ongoing Ministry of Mediation • Advocate in heaven: “If anyone sins, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ the Righteous One.” (1 John 2:1) • High Priest: “He always lives to intercede for them.” (Hebrews 7:25) • Access for believers: “Through Him we...have access to the Father by one Spirit.” (Ephesians 2:18) Practical Implications for Believers • Confidence to draw near (Hebrews 4:16) • Peace with God (Romans 5:1) • Assurance that every accusation is answered (Romans 8:33–34) • Unity in the body as all approach one Mediator (Ephesians 4:4–6) Summary Job’s desperate wish in Job 9:33 finds its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ. As the one Person who is both fully God and fully man, He stretches out His hands—pierced on the cross—uniting holy God and sinful humanity, satisfying justice, and granting believers full, confident access to the Father. |
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