* God chose a mountain as the place where he gave his law
* God chose a mountain as the site for the earthly temple
* God chose a mountain as monuments of cursing and blessing
* Moses and Aaron were commanded to die on mountains
* Mountains has always been the favorite places for refuge
* A mountain was the capital of Israel
* The greatest temptations were overcome on a mountain
* The greatest of sermons was preached on a mountain
* The greatest prayers were prayed on a mountain
* The greatest prophecies were given on a mountain
* The greatest revelations were given on mountains
* Christ was transfigured on a mountain
* The crucifixtion of Christ took place on a mountain
* Christ Ascended from a mountain
* Christ will make his future landing on earth on a mountain
* A mountain will be the eternal earthly capital of Christ
* Many other events have taken place on mountains
as is clear from the 577 times they are referred to in scripture