Alfred Edersheim
The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah • Appendix IX
Targum applies — Messiah as noble ruler who approaches God
He Who Draws Near
Jeremiah foresaw a ruler arising from His own people who draws near to God.
Old Testament
Jeremiah 30:21
Their leader will be one of their own; their ruler will arise from among them. I will bring him near and he will come close to me — for who is he who will devote himself to be close to me?
New Testament
Hebrews 7:25
Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.
Why This Matters
Jeremiah foresaw a ruler arising from His own people who draws near to God. Hebrews reveals Christ as this mediator — one of us yet close to God, always living to intercede for those who come through Him.
Reflection
Jesus, teach me to trust who You are, not just what I feel. Let Jeremiah 30:21 and Hebrews 7:25 deepen my confidence in Your name.
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