The way in which God delivers His greatest, most important blessings to us is through the form of His .
In Hebrew, the word is Berit.
In English, the older word is .
“A covenant is an agreement between two parties in which one or both make promises under oath to perform or refrain from certain actions stipulated in advance.” – Anchor Bible Dictionary
Does God keep His promises in the Covenant?
Do human beings keep their promises in the Covenant?
1. The Edenic Covenant = Genesis 2:16-17
2. The Adamic Covenant = Genesis 3:15-19
3. The Noahic Covenant = Genesis 9:16-17
4. The Abrahamic Covenant = Genesis 12:1-3
5. The Mosaic Covenant = Exodus 19:5-6
6. The Palestinian Covenant = Deuteronomy 30:1-3
7. The Davidic Covenant = 2 Samuel 7:12-16
8. The New Covenant in Jesus’ Blood = The Gospels
If there are five or seven Covenants in the Old Testament, why was the New Testament needed?
Read Jeremiah 31:31-34
Read Exodus 19:5-6
Read Exodus 24:4-8
Covenants aren’t made, they are .
The Hebrew word is Karath = to cut.
is the currency of the Covenant.
How is the New Covenant in Jesus’ blood better than the Old Covenants?
1. The New Covenant has a better High Priest.
2. The New Covenant was sealed in Heaven and not on earth.
3. The New Covenant was sealed by the perfect blood of Jesus Christ.
Read Hebrews 9:12
What does Jesus’ blood have to do with you?
God delivers His most important blessings, including salvation, through Covenant.
The Currency of God’s Covenant is blood.
The blood of Jesus has sealed a New Covenant that includes you.
God has done everything necessary for you to be saved through the blood of Jesus Christ.
You can be washed and cleansed of sin by the blood of Jesus if you and REPENT and Believe Jesus.
Here are some self-reflection questions based on Hebrews 9:11–15, which speaks about Christ as the High Priest of a new covenant, the superiority of His sacrifice, and the cleansing of our consciences to serve God:
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Do I truly grasp the significance of Christ as my High Priest and mediator?
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How does knowing that Jesus offered His own blood for my redemption shape my view of His love and sacrifice?
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Am I living in the freedom and responsibility that come with the new covenant in Christ?
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Do I cling to old patterns or rituals that have been fulfilled in Jesus, or do I embrace the new life He offers?
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How is my life reflecting a heart that desires to serve the living God?
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Am I actively using my freedom in Christ to glorify God and love others?