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the Law instilled fear

Hebrews 12:18-21 (JDV)

Hebrews 12:18 You see, you have not come to what could be touched, to a blazing fire, to darkness, gloom, and storm,
Hebrews 12:19 to the blast of a trumpet, and the sound of words. Those who heard it begged that not another word be spoken to them,
Hebrews 12:20 for they could not bear what was commanded: If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned.
Hebrews 12:21 The appearance was so terrifying that Moses said, I am trembling with fear.

the Law instilled fear

When the Law was introduced, both the physical things that could be touched and the sights and sounds of the trumpet and the commands instilled fear. But the new covenant was introduced with a promise of a new city coming down from the sky. It is not here yet, so it cannot be touched, but it can give us hope for a new and permanent life — one than can no longer be interrupted by death.