1. The Old Law and the New Law
Different But Alike

2. Old Law and New Law Basis of the covenant: redemption
Old (Exodus 19:4)
New (1 Peter 1:18-19)
Rewards of the covenant: God’s elect
Old (Exodus 19:5-6)
New (1 Peter 2:5-9)

3. Old Law and New Law Terms of the covenant: obedience
Old (Exodus 19:5)
New (1 Pet. 1:14,22)
Response to the covenant: faith and trust
Old (Exodus 19:8)
New (Mt. 28:20; Hebrews 5:8-9; 11:6)

4. Old Law and New Law Scope of the covenant: all people, all life
Old – all Jews, all life (Ex ,25-40; Lev. 1-27; Num. 1-9; Deut. 4-30; etc.)
New – all mankind, all life (Mt. 5-7; 28:18-20; Rom ; Gal. 5-6; Eph. 4-6; Col. 3-6; etc.)
Object of the covenant: reflect God’s character
Old (Lev. 11:44-45; Deut. 4:7-8; 6:24; 10:17-19)
New (1 Pet. 1:15-16; 2 Pet. 1:4)

5. Old Law and New Law Ratification of the covenant: five elements
Exodus 24
New Law
Hebrews 8-10
1. Mediator
Moses
Jesus
2. People
Jews
All People
3. Book
Old Covenant
New Covenant*
4. Blood
Sacrifices
Cross of Christ
5. Fellowship
Eat and drink
Body of Christ
* See also: Mt. 26:28; 2 Cor. 3:6-18; Heb. 7:22; 12:24; 13:20

6. Old Law and New Law
Ratification of the covenant: two points of clarification
Why blood?
Blood was 1) a means of enactment; 2) necessary for forgiveness of sins; 3) a solemn warning; and, 4) a means of unity
How did Moses and the others see God?
They saw a vision of God, not the very person of God himself (Jn. 1:18; 1 Tim. 6:16)

7. Mount Sinai and Mount Zion
A Final Exhortation to Christians Hebrews 12:19-29…
Consider your dispensation (vv )
Consider your blessings (vv )
Consider your attention (vv )
Consider your obedience (vv )