Lord’s Day 6
Q18. Who is this mediator who is both true God and a true, righteous person?
Our Lord Jesus Christ, who was given to us for complete redemption and righteousness.
Scripture Proofs — King James Version
Matthew 1:21–23
“And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.”
Luke 2:11
“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.”
1 Timothy 2:5
“For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.”
1 Timothy 3:16
“And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.”
1 Corinthians 1:30
“But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption.”
Parent Guide
Discuss this question together
Discussion Questions
- 1
Who is the mediator that the catechism has been describing?
- 2
What does it mean that Jesus was "given to us" for redemption and righteousness?
- 3
How does it feel to know that Jesus was given as a gift, not something you earned?
Illustration
On your birthday, someone hands you a wrapped present. You did not earn it or work for it. It was chosen and given to you freely. Jesus is God's gift to you. God chose him and gave him to be everything you need for salvation.
Application
This Lord's Day, take a moment to thank God the Father for giving you Jesus. Because salvation is a gift of grace, you do not need to earn it. You only need to receive it with open hands.