12:20
They could not bear what was commanded. The whole situation emphasised the holiness of God and the unholiness of the people. So if even an animal touched the mountain it had to be put to death. Now the holiness of God and the inherent unholiness of the people has not changed. What has changed is that the cross has dealt with our unholiness. It is so important to realise that the standards have not changed, but Christ’s righteousness has been imputed to those who believe.
12:21
These words are found in Deut 9:19, where Moses has been pleading with God to have mercy upon the people after the Golden Calf debacle. Moses feared the holiness of God, and the judgement that would ensue from this for such an unholy people. There can be no understanding of the gospel without an awareness of the holiness and judgement of God.
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