God's Grand Covenant Promises, Israel, and Us (pt. 2)

Firm Assurance

For those who at times lack firm assurance in the promises of God this sermon from Genesis 15 and Hebrews 6 should strengthen our faith. 

This study of the Abrahamic Covenant is critical if we're to rightly interpret the New Testament (including the book of Revelation).

“It is recognized by all serious students of the Bible that the covenant with Abraham is one of the

most important revelations of Scripture. This grand promise furnishes the key to the entire Old

Testament and reaches for its fulfillment into the New. In the controversy between pre-mill

proponents and amillennialists, the interpretation of this covenant more or less settles the entire

argument.”

During the 9:00 Sunday School hour we will continue our study of "God's marvelous design for men and women."  A thematic study of Genesis 1-2.

For Further Reflection/Application:

When is the last time you doubted one of God’s promises?   How did you respond to these internal concerns? Did you take these burdens to God in prayer? What passages of Scripture assured you that everything God promised will come to pass exactly as He said it will?

Meditate on the practical significance of Hebrews 6:9-19a, Psalm 42, and Psalm 73.

What are some of your favorite Divine PROMISES? What about these promises makes them so important to you?

Some promises are meant to be shared not kept a .secret. God’s good promises in Christ are

intended to be shared far and wide.

Some of my favorite promises for believers are Joshua 1:9; Psalm 37:4; Psalm 84:11;

Proverbs 3:5-6; Matthew 11:28, 28:10; Romans 8; 1 Cor. 10:13; Hebrews 13:5; 1 John 1:9.

What are some of the main features and promises of the Abrahamic Covenant and how do we

Gentiles fit into this?(read Genesis 11:27-25:11, Romans 11, and Galatians 3)?

Related Songs:

Every Promise of Your Word

Standing on the Promises of God

I Know Whom I Have Believed In

Related Biblical Texts:

Genesis 3:15; 12:1-4a; 15; 17:1-21; 22; Psalm 42; 73; 88-89; Hebrews 6:9-19a

Key Biblical and Theological Terms:

Covenant- “Covenant refers to the act of God in freely establishing a mutually binding

relationship with humankind. Through the covenant God bestows gracious blessings on

humans in conditional and unconditional terms.”

God made Covenants with Noah, Abraham, Moses, and David. The greatest covenant is called

the New Covenant. 

The book of Hebrews is one of the most important New Testament letters that explains and applies the Old Testament Covenants.