In the old covenant the Holy Spirit was not poured out on earth as today. Whenever someone needed a word from God they either went to the priest or the prophet. But in the new covenant there is only one mediator between God and man – Jesus Christ. In the new covenant there is no hierarchy when it comes to having access to God. Christ lives in every born-again believer and every believer has direct access to God and can hear from God for themselves. Reflections after Pope Francis’ visit to Sweden.