The God Who Mediates

Leaders are vitally important, especially among the people of God. As much as we hate to admit it, leaders reproduce themselves in the people they lead, especially when part of their job involves representing God and accurately interpreting scripture. As God prepares His people for their departure from Mount Sinai and their journey to the Promised Land, He give the people the Priesthood which is a key form of leadership for the Hebrews. Their role is to be the mediator, the go-between for God and His people, as they will represent God to the people and will represent the people before their God. If they accurately complete their role, the result will be that the people will have a clear understanding of their God.