< Exodus 19 >

This affirmation formed the basis of the covenant which God made with Israel, the “Old Covenant” or "Old Testament", to remain in force until the mediator of the “New Covenant” or "New Testament" came. Jesus, by his sacrifice, confirmed the covenant made long before with Abraham and brought this new covenant into effect. While the people of Israel under the old covenant promised to obey God’s law given through Moses, the disciples of Christ under the new covenant promise to obey the law of God given through Jesus.

The apostle contrasts this coming to Sinai with Christians, as it were, coming to Zion Hebrews 12:18-24.Hebrews 12:18-24XWaiting for response Therefore the apostle warned the disciples of Christ Hebrews 12:25.Hebrews 12:25XWaiting for response