Ep. 102. Exodus 28-31 - What Is a Mediator in the Bible, and Why Do We Need One?

Want to partner with us and help make more content like this possible? Donate Here: https://secure.ncfgiving.com/GXDonate... In this episode of The Bible Show, Sam and Will continue in Exodus and explain why God’s people needed a mediator to draw near to Him. They talk about God’s holiness, the tabernacle and priestly system, and why approaching God requires His provided “in-between” protections. Using a “standing on the sun” illustration, they show why we cannot enter God’s presence on our own. They connect Exodus 28–31 to the New Testament by explaining that Jesus fulfills the mediators, and that believers are called to abide “in Christ.” Take a moment to reflect on how you can approach God with both reverence and confidence because of Jesus. If this helped you understand Exodus or the idea of a mediator, share it with someone who is Bible-curious. Like, comment, and subscribe for more. Chapters 00:00:00 - Welcome and Exodus overview: Introducing the episode and Exodus 28–31 00:01:20 - Why we need a mediator: What a mediator is and why humans need one before God 00:03:15 - “Standing on the sun” illustration: Why God’s presence requires protection and mediation 00:08:59 - Ignoring God’s rules goes badly: Examples of mishandling holy things 00:11:31 - Jesus fulfills the mediators: Access to God is found in Christ 00:17:30 - Abide in Christ: Union with Christ and the Christian life 00:27:18 - Priestly garments and beauty: “For glory and for beauty” and what the clothing means 00:40:17 - Breastpiece and representation: The tribes’ names, jewels, and mediation 00:50:52 - Robe, hem, and healing: Bells, pomegranates, and touching the fringe 01:05:03 - Temple tax and equal value: The half-shekel and what it teaches 01:10:29 - Build on Christ the foundation: Building with what lasts (1 Corinthians 3) 01:16:41 - Prayer and closing: Reverence, confidence, and final thanks Links SunlitStudios.com @TheBibleShowPodcast @UnderTheHoodFL Hashtags #BibleStudy #ChristianFaith #NewChristian #BibleBasics #Exodus #Exodus28 #Exodus29 #Exodus30 #Exodus31 #Mediator #JesusChrist #UnionWithChrist #AbideInChrist #Tabernacle #HighPriest