Exodus 19:11 "Be sure they are ready on the third day, for on that day the Lord will come down on Mount Sinai as all the people watch.12 Mark off a boundary all around the mountain. Warn the people, 'Be careful! Do not go up on the mountain or even touch its boundaries. Anyone who touches the mountain will certainly be put to death. 13 No hand may touch the person or animal that crosses the boundary; instead, stone them or shoot them with arrows. They must be put to death.' However, when the ram's horn sounds a long blast, then the people may go up on the mountain."
As the story of Exodus is both history and allegory, or illustration, Mt. Sinai seems to be a picture of Heaven. We picture Heaven to be high above, difficult to reach, with a commanding view as from a mountain top. It is also the place where God is. Chapter 19 adds to this picture some answers about going to Heaven and coming directly into the presence of God. The boundary that is marked off around the mountain establishes a line that unholy, imperfect men may not cross to reach God. Those who violate the boundary forfeit their lives. Access to the mountain top is determined by God and signalled by the blast of the ram's horn. It is important to remember that we cannot go up the mountain on our own terms. We must yield to God and His way. Here is Jesus speaking:
John 10:9 Yes, I am the gate. Those who come in through me will be saved. They will come and go freely and will find good pastures.
blessings,
Rob Smith
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