Exo 20:18-21 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Exod 20:18-26: 20:18-26 This interlude is about access to God. The first part (20:18-21 ) deals with the need for a mediator between the people and God. In 20:22-26 , we find the appropriate form for an altar in the interval before God revealed his plans for a more permanent sanctuary (see 25:1–30:28 ). Summary for Exod 20:18-21: 20:18-21 The people were very conscious of their sinfulness before a holy God and begged Moses to stand between them and God. Moses pointed out that God’s goal was neither to overawe them nor to destroy them. Rather, he wanted their awe of him to keep them from sinning (20:20 ). Jesus is the ultimate mediator between God and people (1 Tim 2:5 ).

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Summary for Exod 20:18-26: 20:18-26 ^a This interlude is about access to God. The first part (20:18-21 ^b) deals with the need for a mediator between the people and God. In 20:22-26 ^c, we find the appropriate form for an altar in the interval before God revealed his plans for a more permanent sanctuary (see 25:1–30:28 ^d).
Summary for Exod 20:18-21: 20:18-21 ^e The people were very conscious of their sinfulness before a holy God and begged Moses to stand between them and God. Moses pointed out that God’s goal was neither to overawe them nor to destroy them. Rather, he wanted their awe of him to keep them from sinning (20:20 ^f). Jesus is the ultimate mediator between God and people (1 Tim 2:5 ^g).