Desmond Alexander – Face to Face with God

Brent is joined by T. Desmond Alexander to discuss his new IVP book ‘Face to Face with God – A Biblical Theology of Christ as Priest and Mediator’. How does the letter to the Hebrews present Jesus as our priest and mediator? Desmond Alexander is senior lecturer in biblical studies and director of postgraduate studies at Union Theological College in Belfast, Northern Ireland. (1:03) How Jesus is our priest and mediator; (2:50) Christ’s high priesthood at the center of the book of Hebrews; (5:45) The Day of Atonement; (7:10) The Tabernacle and Temple as pictures of God’s holiness; (9:30) The Tabernacle as a picture of the cosmos and the earth; (10:50) How do the Tabernacle and Temple point forward to the new creation? (12:50) How Jesus is presented in Hebrews as our great High Priest; (16:15) How Jesus is connected with Melchizadek in Hebrews; (19:10) The Lord Jesus as mediator; (21:00) How Jesus’ death relates to his role as High Priest; (23:16) What the death of Jesus accomplishes for us. Links mentioned in this episode: www.ivpress.com www.amazon.com/Face-God-Biblical-Theology-Essential/dp/0830842950 Leave some feedback: What should we talk about? Please let us know in the comments. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please give us a rating and leave a short review. Connect with us: [email protected] godsstorypodcast.com Become a Supporter: If you’d like to help us make more great episodes like this one, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. For as little as $5 a month, you’ll receive early access to new episodes plus bonus episodes and other goodies from time to time, and our undying gratitude. patreon.com/godsstorypodcast Thanks to our sponsors, Liquid Edge Creative who take care of the technical stuff behind the scenes.