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Lord's Day 5 1. The Sinful Instigation 2. The Saving Intercession 3. The Sanctified Indignation 4. The Selfless Intervention

This sermon explores the profound friendship between David and Jonathan as a typological shadow of Christ's relationship with His people. The central message emphasizes that believers should meditate on the existence, evidence, expression, and extent of Christ's love, which surpasses all earthly affections. By examining Jonathan's provision, protection, and promotion of David, the text illustrates how Christ provides righteousness, mediates against divine wrath, and establishes an unbreakable covenant of grace. The tone is pastoral and comforting, urging the audience to find joy and security in the knowledge that they are personally loved by the Son of God. This love is presented not merely as a past historical fact but as a present, daily source of strength and motivation for holy living.

The tabernacle was only a copy and shadow of the heavenly things. In Hebrews 8:1-5 we see that Christ is the true sanctuary, the true sacrifice, and the true standard for our worship. The copy is temporary, the pattern is eternal, and Christ fulfills it.

Tonight, we are going to look at a passage we usually just read over. It starts with our text from last week and a look back at the law on Mt. Sinai. It continues that we stand before Mt Zion and the heavenly Jerusalem. We read these verses and don't really let them sink into our hearts, yet it is a moving tribute to Christ and the power of the cross. Join us as we look at standing before the heavenly Jerusalem in the presence of the church, the Lord of Glory and His Son. You don't want to miss this one.

This sermon commemorates Reformation Sunday by exploring the life of Martin Luther and the theological foundations of the Protestant Reformation. It highlights Luther's journey from religious anxiety to the discovery of justification by faith, emphasizing the sufficiency of Scripture as the ultimate authority. The message systematically outlines the five solas: sola scriptura, sola gratia, sola fide, solus Christus, and sola Deo gloria. Through references to Psalm 22 and other biblical texts, the sermon affirms that salvation is a gift of grace received through faith in Christ alone, who is the sole mediator between God and humanity. The tone is instructional and celebratory, urging believers to rest in their legal standing before God and to live their lives to His glory.

The distinguishing grace of God is witnessed in this passage where one is taken and the other left.

This sermon was preached on October 25, 2026 at Antioch Presbyterian Church, a congregation of Calvary Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in America located in Woodruff, South Carolina. Pastor Zachary Groff preached this sermon entitled "One Mediator Between God & Man" on Exodus 24:12-18. For more information about Antioch Presbyterian Church, please visit ⁠antiochpca.com⁠ or contact us at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected].

1. What He Must Be 2. What He Has Become

The sermon explores the direct access believers have to God through Jesus Christ, contrasting this biblical truth with religious systems that insert human mediators between the sinner and the Father. Drawing primarily from Job 16 and numerous Psalms, the message emphasizes that God hears the cries of the afflicted, regardless of their ability to articulate perfect prayers or maintain flawless righteousness. The speaker highlights the simplicity of faith, asserting that the Holy Spirit intercedes for believers with groanings that cannot be uttered, removing the burden of needing to know exactly what to ask. By citing passages such as Hebrews 4 and Romans 8, the text affirms that there is no condemnation for those in Christ and that God's mercy is available to all who approach the throne of grace with a contrite heart. The tone is pastoral and encouraging, urging the audience to trust in God's provision and to find comfort in the knowledge that their tears are recorded and their cries are heard.