The Consuming Fire

God wanted his people to serve God acceptably, with awe and reverence. Hebrews 12:14–29

Sinai

Physical Exodus 19:18-25

Was a physical mountain that was not to be touched v.18a

God came down as fire v.18b

Represents the Law v.19

Feared v.20 Exodus 20: 18-21

Zion

Spiritual

Was an abstact idea that refered to Jerusalem or the city of David. v.22a

A place were angels and saints worship God v.22b-23

Represents Jesus v.24

The mediator of us and a Holy God v24a

Confidence v.28

Warning

Do not refuse God, who is speaking

The Jews tried to refused but could not escape. v.25a

All things physical will be shaken. v.26

Reverence

Let us be thankful