Hebrews 12:18-24

18You have not come to something that you can feel, to a blazing fire, to darkness, to gloom, to a storm,

19to a trumpet’s blast, and to a voice. When your ancestors heard that voice, they begged not to hear it say another word.

20They couldn’t obey the command that was given, “If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned to death.”

21The sight was so terrifying that even Moses said he was trembling and afraid.

22Instead, you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, to the heavenly Jerusalem. You have come to tens of thousands of angels joyfully gathered together

23and to the assembly of God’s firstborn children (whose names are written in heaven). You have come to a judge (the God of all people) and to the spirits of people who have God’s approval and have gained eternal life.

24You have come to Jesus, who brings the new promise  from God, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better message than Abel’s.