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The concept of Jesus Christ as a mediator is deeply rooted in the narrative of Scripture, with Moses serving as a significant typological precursor to Christ's mediatorial role. The mediation of Jesus by Moses is a theme that underscores the continuity and fulfillment of God's redemptive plan through history.

Moses as a Mediator

Moses is one of the most prominent figures in the Old Testament, serving as a mediator between God and the Israelites. His role is vividly illustrated in the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. In Exodus 19:3-6 , God calls Moses to the mountain and instructs him to relay His words to the people of Israel, establishing Moses as the intermediary through whom the covenant is communicated. Moses' mediation is further emphasized in Exodus 20:18-19 , where the people, overwhelmed by the divine presence, request that Moses speak to God on their behalf: "Speak to us yourself, and we will listen. But do not let God speak to us, or we will die."

Typology of Moses and Christ

The New Testament presents Jesus as the ultimate mediator, fulfilling and surpassing the role of Moses. In Deuteronomy 18:15 , Moses prophesies, "The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers. You must listen to him." This prophecy is understood in the New Testament as pointing to Jesus, who, like Moses, would mediate a new covenant between God and His people.

The Epistle to the Hebrews elaborates on this typology, contrasting the old covenant mediated by Moses with the new covenant mediated by Christ. Hebrews 3:3-6 states, "For Jesus has been counted worthy of greater glory than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself." Here, Jesus is depicted as the superior mediator, not only because of His divine nature but also because He inaugurates a covenant that offers eternal redemption.

The Mediatorial Work of Christ

Jesus' mediatorial work is central to the New Testament's portrayal of His mission. As the mediator of the new covenant, Jesus bridges the gap between a holy God and sinful humanity. 1 Timothy 2:5 affirms, "For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus." This singular mediatorship is rooted in His sacrificial death and resurrection, which provide the means for reconciliation and eternal life.

In the Gospel of John, Jesus Himself speaks of His mediatorial role, declaring in John 14:6 , "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." This exclusive claim underscores the necessity of Christ's mediation for access to the Father, a role that Moses foreshadowed but could not fulfill in its entirety.

Conclusion

The mediation of Jesus by Moses is a profound biblical theme that highlights the continuity of God's salvific work from the Old Testament to the New Testament. Moses, as a mediator of the old covenant, prefigures the greater mediation of Christ, who establishes a new and everlasting covenant through His life, death, and resurrection. This typological relationship underscores the unity of Scripture and the centrality of Christ in God's redemptive plan.

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Deuteronomy 5:5
(I stood between the LORD and you at that time, to show you the word of the LORD: for you were afraid by reason of the fire, and went not up into the mount;) saying,
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Galatians 3:19
Why then serves the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise was made; and it was ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator.
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Library

Christ the Son of Man.
... with a sense of sin, we can come to God through the mediation of Jesus, with a ... For
Christ was perfected for the special parts of His work by His mission ...
/.../v christ the son of man.htm

Miller's views on the Second Coming of Christ.
... men who reject the gospel and mediation of Christ ... about the year 1843, according
to Moses' prophecy, Lev. ... immortal, and personal reign of Jesus Christ, with all ...
/.../hayward/the book of religions/millers views on the second.htm

Prayer --A Privilege, Princely, Sacred
... will of God and the redemption and mediation of Jesus ... Jesus Christ takes the altar
of prayer and devotes it ... not pertain to the business of Christ to originate ...
/.../bounds/the reality of prayer/i prayera privilege princely sacred.htm

A Defence of the Doctrine of Justification, by Faith in Jesus ...
... the heart is turned to Christ, then the vail of Moses is taken ... was such as might
stand with perfect ignorance of the mediation of Jesus Christ: for Christ ...
/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/a defence of the doctrine.htm

Come and Welcome to Jesus Christ;
... the Son in saving them by his atonement, mediation, and intercession ... no rival on
his throne, no partnership with Moses or John ... COME AND WELCOME TO JESUS CHRIST. ...
/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/come and welcome to jesus.htm

The Work of Jesus Christ as an Advocate,
... "When a man or woman," saith Moses, "shall commit ... also must be of another stamp-to
wit, a making head against the person, merits, and grace of Jesus Christ. ...
/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/the work of jesus christ.htm

Some Gospel Truths Opened, According to the Scriptures; Or, the ...
... art circumcised after the manner of Moses, thou canst ... wrought by that God-man Jesus
Christ without thee ... exercise thy faith in, particularly in mediation, and in ...
/.../the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/some gospel truths opened according.htm

"He Ordained Twelve"
... Christ was before him, a living example of what he ... reaped the benefit of the divine
mediation and ministry ... Jesus dealt him no sharp rebuke for his covetousness ...
/.../white/the desire of ages/chapter 30 he ordained twelve.htm

Discourse on Spiritual Food and True Discipleship. Peter's ...
... Such a doctrine would strike at the mediation of Christ. Jesus therefore guards
against this false apprehension by denying humanity's direct access to God ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/lxiv discourse on spiritual food.htm

The Magi came from the East to Jerusalem,...
... [301] For the law was given through the mediation of Moses, but truth and grace
were [302] through Jesus Christ. Footnotes: [234] Matthew 2:1b. ...
/.../hogg/the diatessaron of tatian/section iii the magi came.htm