Christ Our Mediator

Know God. Know His Word. Approach His Throne of Grace.

Primary Scriptures: 1 Timothy 2:5–6; Hebrews 4:14–16

Supporting Scriptures: Hebrews 10:19–22; John 14:6; 1 John 1:9; Romans 8:34; Ephesians 4:11–16

Central message: Through Jesus Christ, we have access to the Father. We must develop a personal relationship with God, know His Word and understand that His mercy and grace are available to us through Christ.

Introduction: The Dream That Prompted This Message

On 4 October 2026, I had a dream in which invaders had entered a place where people were living. Their arrival created an atmosphere of danger and urgency. People were being called to repent because their lives were at risk.

Some people remained in their homes, barricading their doors with furniture. Others sought protection in a church. I found myself among those who had gathered at the church.

There was a procedure people were required to follow. We were given books resembling pamphlets to complete.

Afterwards, particular people would pray for us, and we would dip our hands into a bowl of water as an indication that we had been forgiven.

Initially, I participated in distributing the books, even though I did not know what they contained. When I examined my own book, its contents did not make sense to me. I completed only one page and approached the front.

I was told I would have to wait several days because there were so many people. But I knew there was no time to wait. I decided that rather than depend on this procedure, I would pray to God myself and seek His forgiveness.

I told someone beside me that God hears our prayers and that I could approach Him directly for forgiveness.

Then I woke up. The question this dream raised for me was: Do believers truly understand the access Jesus Christ has given them to the Father?

The dream is the reason I am sharing this message. The foundation of the message, however, is the Word of God.

1. There Is One Mediator Between God and Humanity

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:5–6

A mediator stands between parties to bring reconciliation. Sin separated humanity from God. No human being, regardless of their spiritual office, could accomplish the reconciliation we needed.

God provided the mediator Himself: Jesus Christ.

Through His death and resurrection, Jesus accomplished what no human minister, religious institution or human procedure could accomplish.

He is our mediator because He gave Himself as the ransom for our sins.

Teaching emphasis:

• Jesus is the mediator; ministers are servants of Christ.

• Forgiveness is received through Christ, not earned through religious procedures.

• No minister can replace the reconciliation Jesus accomplished.

  
  

We must distinguish between someone praying with us and someone being treated as the person through whom we must obtain access to God. The first is biblical fellowship. The second misunderstands the unique mediation of Jesus Christ.

2. We Have Been Invited to Approach the Throne of Grace

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14–16

Jesus is our great High Priest. He understands our human weaknesses because He was tempted as we are, yet without sin. Therefore, we are invited to approach God’s throne of grace with confidence.

Notice what Scripture says we will find there: Mercy and grace to help us in our time of need. God does not require us to join a queue before we can speak to Him. When we sin, we can confess our sins to God, trusting the forgiveness made possible through Christ.

When we are troubled, we can seek His help. When we need wisdom, we can ask Him. And when we face uncertainty, we can approach Him in prayer.

Supporting Scripture: 1 John 1:9

God is faithful and just to forgive us when we confess our sins. This does not mean we treat repentance casually. Genuine repentance involves turning away from sin and turning towards God.

But we must understand that forgiveness rests on Christ’s finished work, not on our ability to complete a religious process.

3. Know the God You Are Approaching

Scriptures: John 14:6; Hebrews 10:19–22

Jesus said that He is the way, the truth and the life and that no one comes to the Father except through Him.

Through Jesus, we have access to the Father. Christianity is not merely participation in religious activities. It is life in relationship with God through Jesus Christ.

We cannot substitute familiarity with a minister, attendance at church or participation in prayer meetings for knowing God personally. This is why knowing His Word matters.

The Word teaches us who God is, what Christ has accomplished, what He has promised and how we ought to live.

When we understand these truths, we learn to approach Him with confidence rather than believing we must depend entirely on someone else’s

relationship with Him.

Consider this question:

If you urgently needed to seek God’s mercy and there were no ministers available to pray for you, would you know how to approach Him?

Our confidence must be established in Christ.

4. The Church Must Equip Believers, Not Create Dependence

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11–16

Christ gave apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers to equip His people for works of service and to build up His body. The goal is spiritual maturity.

Ministers should teach people to know God, understand Scripture, pray, exercise discernment and grow in their relationship with Christ.

We are also commanded to pray for one another. Seeking pastoral prayer, counsel and fellowship is good and biblical.

However, believers should never be taught, directly or indirectly, that they cannot approach God without a minister.

A minister’s responsibility is not to become the destination of another person’s faith. Our responsibility is to point people to Jesus Christ.

A mature Church is not one in which everyone must depend on the same minister for every spiritual need.

It is a body of believers being equipped to know Christ, grow in His Word, support one another and fulfil their respective responsibilities.

5. Do Not Wait for a Crisis to Know God

Scriptures: Psalm 46:1; Romans 10:9–13

In my dream, danger created urgency. People were searching for protection and forgiveness because they understood that their lives were at risk.

But our relationship with God should not begin only when trouble comes. God invites us to know Him now. We do not know how much time we have on earth.

Therefore, we should not postpone repentance or reconciliation with God. We are called to live prepared, not in fear, but through faith in Jesus Christ.

And when trouble comes, we can remember that God is our refuge and strength.

This does not mean believers will never experience suffering or physical danger. It means our ultimate hope and relationship with God are established in Jesus Christ.

Conclusion: Christ Is Our Mediator

The central message is simple. Jesus Christ has opened the way to the Father. We can approach God’s throne of grace with confidence because of what Christ has accomplished.

Ministers are important, and the Church has a God-given responsibility to teach, equip, encourage and pray for believers. But no minister can replace Jesus Christ as our mediator.

Let us therefore know God, study His Word, develop a life of prayer and teach others the access they have through Christ.

Do not wait until you are in trouble to discover that you can approach God. Know Him now.

Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father, Thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus Christ, to reconcile us to You. Forgive us for the times we have depended more on human beings than on the access You have given us through Christ.

Open our understanding of Your Word. Teach us to know You, to approach Your throne of grace confidently and to seek Your mercy and help in every season.

Give wisdom to those who lead Your Church. May we equip Your people to know You personally rather than become dependent on us.

Establish Your people in truth, strengthen our relationship with You and teach us to remain watchful and prayerful, in Jesus’ name, Amen.