We have access to the God of the universe. Why do we take this for granted? The two points for today are:

1) The Privilege of Being God’s People: God has redeemed Israel and chosen them to be his treasured possession, kingdom of priests, holy nation. In essence God saved them so they could draw near to him and represent him. This is a call also a certain kind of living and heart- one of holiness. One that Israel failed at- one that Christ fulfilled and that in Christ we get to be a part of.

2) The Danger of Being In God’s Presence: Drawing near to God is a privilege but it also presents a problem- how can sinful people be safe in the presence of an infinitely holy God. This is why there are so many warnings and instructions- and still they can only come so close. This is only resolved in Jesus who cleanses us and takes on God’s wrath for us so that we can now draw near to God safely.