Rev. Ophoff God's Way Out (Applicatory) I. By Satisfaction II. By No Creature III. By a Mediator P.M. Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 5 Text: Lord's Day 5 Psalter #s: 170, 187, 115, 263

This sermon explores the nature of intimate fellowship with God through Moses' forty-day encounter on Mount Sinai, emphasizing that true communion is accessed only through Jesus Christ as the ultimate mediator. It highlights how spending time in God's presence transforms believers, seen in the life of Moses when his face shone, sustaining them spiritually and reflecting God's glory outwardly. The preacher urges the congregation to prioritize prayer and Scripture study, warning against distractions and self-deception regarding spiritual growth. By fulfilling the law and removing the fear of condemnation, Christ opens the way for all believers to enjoy glorious, life-changing union with the Father.

VaultAI Summary: This sermon explores Psalm 110 to reveal the dual nature and authority of Jesus Christ as both David's descendant and eternal Lord. The preacher emphasizes that Christ, seated at God's right hand, possesses absolute dominion over all enemies and nations for the sake of His church. Central to this message is the transformative power of the Mediator, who makes sinners willing to come to Him and secures their salvation through His perpetual priesthood. The text highlights the comfort believers find in knowing that Christ intercedes continually and rules with total sovereignty. Ultimately, the sermon calls listeners to trust in Christ's victorious power and respond with willing obedience and worship.

The LORD vindicates his chosen mediator 1. The servant is challenged 2. The servant is defended 3. The servant intercedes

Whom does Jesus save? Mark 7:25–8:10 prepares us for the hearing of God's Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord's Day. In these twenty-four verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that Jesus is an abundant Savior for a multitude from all the nations. The devotional explores Jesus's ministry in Gentile territories to demonstrate that He is the Savior for all nations, not just Israel. Through the accounts of the Syrophoenician woman and the healing of the deaf man, the text highlights how Christ fulfills Old Testament prophecies by extending grace and power beyond Jewish boundaries. The feeding of the four thousand further illustrates His abundant provision and the profound spiritual hunger that He gives even Gentile sinners. These events collectively affirm that Jesus does all things well, fulfilling every promise regarding His role as Mediator and Redeemer. Believers are encouraged to trust in His complete sufficiency and prioritize nearness to Him above physical comfort.

What is Job's biggest concern? Job 9:27–10:22 prepares us for the opening part of public worship on the coming Lord's Day. In these thirty-one verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that Job's biggest concern is that, while he had been hoping for mercy through a Mediator, it does not seem to him that he actually has this with God. The devotional explores Job's desperate transition from addressing his friends to directly pleading with God, highlighting his fear that he is being judged by strict justice rather than grace. It emphasizes Job's longing for a Mediator who can bridge the gap between humanity and the holy and just God, contrasting this need with Bildad's insufficient advice to simply improve one's behavior. Pastor applies Job's anguish to the terror believers may feel when their assurance of salvation is shaken by suffering or doubt. Rather than offering false comfort, the text encourages genuine wrestling with God, pointing to Christ as the ultimate Mediator who lays His hand on both parties. The message concludes with a call to rely on sovereign grace and the finished work of Jesus rather than personal merit or outward appearances of piety.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Text: 1 Corinthians 1:30 & LD 6 Sermon: Our Lord Jesus Christ is the Mediator 1. Why He alone can be 2. The rich blessing He is 3. Where He is to be found

In this sermon from Exodus 19, Matt Sikes explains Israel's arrival at Mount Sinai and their terrifying encounter with the holiness of God. Through thunder, lightning, fire, smoke, an earthquake, and the sound of a trumpet, God reveals that sinful people cannot casually enter His presence or approach Him on their own terms. The sermon presents three central truths: the call to covenant faithfulness, the inability of the people, and the necessity of a mediator. Although Israel confidently promises to obey everything God commands, they cannot fulfill the perfect demands of His law. Moses temporarily stands between God and the people, pointing us forward to Jesus Christ, the true and greater Mediator who perfectly fulfilled the law, bore its curse, and brings His people confidently into God's presence.