posted Oct 25, 2017, 11:55 AM by Grant Garber
Main Thought The writer of Hebrews draws out a contrast between two mountains. Mt. Sinai where God gave His Law which leads to death; and Mt. Zion where God reveals His salvation which leads to joy, peace and life. - Mt. Sinai leads to fear and death.
- It was a physical place.
- It was a terrifying place.
- It was an unapproachable place.
- The Law was given from Mt. Sinai, but the Law can only condemn. It can never save us.
- Faith knows not to place our hope for eternity upon our own ability at keeping God’s Law.
- Mt. Zion leads to joy and life.
- The writer isn’t speaking of the literal Mt. Zion. He is speaking of a spiritual mountain and the heavenly Jerusalem. Our approach to God therefore is a spiritual approach.
Those who believe in Jesus are invited to: - Share in heavenly places.
- Share in a heavenly society: Who is included?
- Angels
- Church of the firstborn
- God, the Judge of all
- Spirits of righteous people made perfect
- Jesus, the Mediator of the new covenant.
- Today’s Scripture text draws a line between Hell and Heaven, Law and Gospel, Fear and Joy, Sin and Grace, Death and Life.
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