“But the ministry Jesus has received is as superior to theirs as the covenant of which he is mediator is superior to the old one, and it is founded on better promises.” – Hebrews 8:6
The activity of mediation appeared in ancient times. The practice developed in Ancient Greece (which knew the non-marital mediator as a proxenetas), then in Roman civilization. Roman law recognized mediation and called mediators by a variety of names, including internuncius, medium, intercessor, philantropus, interpolator, conciliator, interlocutor, interpres, and finally mediator.
Following a three year war against Rome, Queen Amanirenas of the Kushites sent mediators to Augustus, who was in Samos, and in the year 21/20 BC, a peace treaty was concluded. The treaty was strikingly favorable to the Kushites having the Romans evacuate a 30-mile strip of land and the Kushites were exempted from having to pay tribute to the Emperor. On the other hand, the Romans continued to occupy a 12-mile military zone.
Now mediation is a form of professional service, and mediators are professionally trained for mediation.
Jesus Christ is the superior mediator of all time. He was able to successfully mediate the difference between sinful man and Holy God by giving His life as a Holy Sacrifice. Today in prayer, thank the Lord that He is our mediator.
“Christ’s work as Mediator is unique; it was to restore us to divine favor and to make us sons of God” – John Calvin
God’s Word: “For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus” – 1 Timothy 2:5
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