Approaching The Holy

This week we discussed the holiness of God and why it is so important that we know His

character if we are going to approach Him. In Exodus 19 we see the nation of Israel being

introduced to the God who performed all the amazing works and wonders to deliver them

from the hand of the Egyptians. Here at Mt. Sinai, Moses is summoned to the top of the

mountain to receive instructions for how this meeting is to take place. He returns and tells

them how to prepare themselves for meeting the God of the universe. They are told to

consecrate themselves for three days so that they will be ready to meet with God. They are

also told to keep their distance when they approach Him. If they or anyone else or an

animal crosses the boundary that has been established, they will be put to death. God

arrives as fire on the mountain, and they experience an earthquake all of Israel is terrified!

God is so holy that Israel needs to recognize He is unlike anyone or anything they have ever

known. As Moses warns the people it is a reminder that we must warn people about the

holiness of God. Without understanding God’s holiness, we miss out on the fullness of the

Gospel. May this week’s message challenge and encourage you in your walk with Jesus

Christ.