Hebrews 12:18-29

Summary

The sermon contrasts two significant mountains in biblical history: Mount Sinai, representing the law and God's holiness that exposes human sin, and Mount Zion, symbolizing the gospel and the new covenant through Jesus Christ. It emphasizes that believers have come to Mount Zion, the heavenly Jerusalem, where the presence of God dwells and where the new covenant offers righteousness and access to God. The sermon also discusses the removal of the old covenant, the earthly temple, and the carnal priesthood, replaced by the eternal kingdom established by Christ's sacrifice. It concludes by highlighting the justice of God and the fulfillment of judgment upon those who reject the gospel.