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Living in Reverence: From Sinai to Zion

Explore the transition from the covenant of law and fear at Mount Sinai to the grace of the Gospel at Mount Zion. Discover the significance of God's presence, the mediator of the new covenant, and the call to continue in love and service. Reflect on Hebrews, Exodus, and Corinthians teachings to live with reverence and awe in a world where faith demands true living.

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Living in Reverence: From Sinai to Zion

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  1. Hebrews 12:18-29; 13:1-3 • Exodus 19 - 20 • Mount Sinai—preparation for the giving of the law • God’s goal: reverential fear, so they may not sin. Exodus 20:20 • Covenant of law, fear, judgment and death • 2 Corinthians 3:7 • Symbols of Mt. Sinai • Darkness, fire, trembling, trumpets of judgment • The voice of God Exodus 20:18-19

  2. Mount Zion—Grace of the Gospel • The City of the living God • Heavenly City • Place of the General Assembly • Myriads of angels Dan. 7:10; Rev. 5:11 • Col. 2:18; Rev. 19:10 • Church of the first-born • Romans 8:17, 29 • God, the judge of all • At Sinai- His presence meant death • At Zion- His presence is life Luke 23:45

  3. The spirits of righteous men made perfect • Jesus • The mediator of a new covenant • Sprinkled blood • Blood that speaks louder than that of Abel Col. 1:20 • SEE TO IT • Do not refuse (ignore) Him who is speaking Heb. 1:1-2 • Israel didn’t escape—how will you? • The earth shook the first time • Yet again—heaven and earth • Hag. 2:26; Rev. 6:12-14

  4. Therefore • With a kingdom that can’t be shaken Rev. 21:1-2 • Show gratitude • A way by which we can offer service • With reverence and awe • Remembering this! • GOD—is a consuming fire • God will judge even Jews/ Hebrews • That go back to Sinai • After seeing Jesus and Mt. Zion

  5. 13:1-3 • Exhortations to Believers • Continue! • In the love for brethren • Romans 9:3-4; 1 Peter 1:22-23; Eph. 4:3; 1 Thess. 4:9-10; Hebrews 6:10; John 13:35; Romans 12:10; Phil. 2:3-4; 1 John 3:14; Matt. 11:29; Matt. 24:12 • Do not neglect hospitality to strangers • Others have entertained angels without knowing • Gal. 6:10; 1 Thess. 5:15; Matthew 25:40 • Remember the prisoners • As if you were with them yourself (empathy)

  6. Remember (sympathy) those that are being ill-treated • They are part of the same body as you • Romans 12:24-26; Eph. 4:4-6 • They, like you, are still in the body (sympathy) • Gal. 6:2 • Be there • Help directly • Pray Hebrews 4:15 • True faith demands true living

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