Hebrews – A Call to Commitment: “Contrasts Between Covenants” Hebrews 12:18-24
- He now comes to his final contrast-picture: Mt. Sinai and Mt. Zion, the Law and the gospel, the New and Old covenants, all expressed in majestic contrast.
- Historical Context: Israel is stuck in their journey.
- They got to Mt. Sinai where the Old Covenant was orchestrated, which was centered on the Law.
- What is the purpose of the Law? Rom 3:19-20
- It has always been about the Messiah.
Two Facts about the New Covenant:
1. The New Covenant is Spiritual
- The Old focused on the physical.
- They came to Mt. Sinai
- God was unapproachable: Ex. 19:16-19
- His voice was scary: Duet 5:23-27
- Even Moses was scared.
- Do you want the physical or the spiritual.
- The reason he contrast the material, Mt. Sinai with the spiritual, the city of God is to dispel the notion that those who embrace the spiritual are living in a fantasy. We are the ones who have what will last.
2. The New Covenant is Eternal
Three Aspects about the Eternal Nature of the New Covenant:
1) The New Covenant is all about Joy
- Joy comes from persecution: Acts 5:40-42
- Praying and singing: Acts 16:24-25
2) The New Covenant Includes Inheritance: Rom 8:16-17
3) The New Covenant brings Redemption
- The word spoken though Abel’s blood Gen 4:10-11
- Abel’s blood cried out to God (Heb 11:4) from the ground, protesting against his murder and appealing for vindication; but the blood of Christ brings a message of cleansing, forgiveness and peace with God to all who place their faith in Him. 1 John 1:7
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