5/20/14- Christ the Mediator

Further, it behooved the Messiah and Redeemer to be true God and true man, because he was able to undergo the punishment of our transgressions and to present himself in the presence of his Father's judgment, as in our stead, to suffer for our transgression and disobedience, and by death to overcome him that was the author of death. But because the Godhead alone could not suffer death, and neither could manhood overcome death, he joined both together in one person, that the weakness of one should suffer and be subject to death--which we had deserved--and the infinite and invincible power of the other, that is, of the Godhead, should triumph, and purchase for us life, liberty, and perpetual victory. So we confess, and most undoubtedly believe. (Scots Confession VIb)

 5For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, 6who gave himself as a ransom for all people.  (1 Timothy 2:5,6)

Thoughts: Knox focuses on the plan of God for our salvation involving Jesus as a mediator.  Knox specifically explains one aspect of how a God-man was needed for our salvation.  It was only in this perfect combination, Knox points out,  that death was allowed (as Jesus was human) and overcome (as Jesus was God).  As a human, Jesus could die as a sacrifice in our place.   As God, this death would not last.  Knox relishes in the plan, and we should also praise God for the brilliance and perfection of His plan.  

Prayer:  Lord, thank you for becoming human, and for caring so much for us to the very core of your being.  

(Mediator reconciling two parties)