1. JESUS OUR MEDIATOR
1 TIMOTHY 2:1-6

2. THE NEED FOR A MEDIATOR
Job 9 wanted to talk to God about his suffering
We cannot be right in His sight v.2,14-15
Feels like we can’t win v.19-20,30-31
Can’t ignore the problem v.27-28
God is so much higher than we are v.32
We need a mediator v.33
One who removes fear, builds trust v.35

3. ANTICIPATION OF THE MEDIATOR
Isaiah 59:1-2 God is not unreachable
Our sin is the problem
V the Lord knows we need an intercessor
Prophet foreshadowed by Moses Deut. 18:15-24
Priest foreshadowed by Melchizedek Hebrew 7:22-28

4. UNIQUELY QUALIFIED MEDIATOR
JESUS IS GOD John 1:1-3
JESUS BECAME A MAN John 1:14
Philippians 2:1-11
Represents both parties Heb. 3:1; John 1:51; Gen. 28:12
Jesus is sinless Heb. 7:26-28
Jesus is eternal Heb. 7:25
Jesus is a man 1 Tim. 2:5 who gave His life as a ransom for us v.6

5. UNIQUELY QUALIFIED MEDIATOR
In the name of Jesus John 16:23-26
By His total authority Matt. 28:18
Jesus is Lord 1 Cor. 8:6
Power in His name Acts 3:6,16; 4:7-12
Jesus is Advocate 1 John 2:1-2
Jesus will be Judge Acts 17:30-31
He knows you if you know Him Col. 1:27-28; Matt. 7:23

6. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO PRAY IN THE NAME OF JESUS?
JOHN 16:23-26

7. THE NAME OF JESUS Power in His name Acts 3:6,16; 4:7
Authority in His name Colossians 3:17
Salvation in His name Acts 4:7-12
Justification in His name 1 Cor. 6:11
Hold fast My Name = not deny My faith Rev. 2:13
Kept My Word = not deny My Name Rev. 3:8

8. IN THE NAME OF…
As an authorized representative Deut. 18:18-20; 1 Sam. 25:5; John 14:26
Implies authority Acts 8:13 baptism
“in the name of Jesus” is not just saying His name when doing something Matt. 7:21-23
Acts 19:11-20; 16:18 authorized exorcism
Many will come in My Name saying, “I am Christ.” Matt. 24:5

9. IN THE NAME OF JESUS Ask (prayer) John 14:13-14; 15:26; 16:23-26
Tell Matt. 18:20 (v.15-20) with authority
Do all in the name of the Lord Jesus Colossians 3:16-17 His word in you
In My name = because you belong to Christ Mark 9:33-50
You are authorized by Jesus, you are asking in harmony with His revealed will, and/or it is for a Christian

10. IN THE NAME OF JESUS No exact wording for baptism
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No exact wording for baptism
In the name of Jesus Christ Acts 2:38
In the name of the Lord Jesus Acts 8:16
In the name of the Lord Acts 10:48
No exact wording for prayer
Acts 4:30 the name of Your holy Servant Jesus
Colossians 1:3-8,9-12; 3:17