The New Covenant, Israel, and the Church

Why should I care about the Biblical Covenants?  For one, because the character of God is at stake with regards to the fulfillment of these promises.  Two, they are the catalyst for a believer's comfort and hope (especially during dark days).  Three, you will have a superficial understanding of the overarching story line of the Bible, the Christmas narrative, and the future (eschatology).

Having spent a month or so studying the Abrahamic and Davidic Covenants Dan brought an overview lesson on the New Covenant on Wednesday night at Lake Country Bible Church.  Here are his student notes.

The New Covenant, Israel, and the Church
(Jeremiah 31:31-37; Galatians 3:13-29; Romans 11:11-36)

Introduction: Brief OT Survey

Genesis 6:5-8- "The Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every
intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. And the Lord regretted that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him to his heart. So the Lord said, ‘I will blot out man whom I have created from the face of the land, man and animals and creeping things and birds of the heavens, for I am sorry that I have made them.’ But Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord.”

Genesis 8:21-22 = “And when the Lord smelled the pleasing aroma, the Lord said in his heart, ‘I will
never again curse the ground because of man, for the intention of man’s heart is evil from his youth.
Neither will I ever again strike down every living creature as I have done. While the earth remains,
seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night, shall not cease.’”

The Abrahamic Covenant
Summary:
1.) God will give land to the descendants of Abraham.
2.) God will give Abraham a great number of descendants.
3.) God will bless all nations of the earth through Abraham.

Mosaic Covenant
Summary:
1.) The Law was given to govern all of life for the people of Israel.
2.) The Mosaic covenant was bilateral, conditional, and contingent on the people obeying it.

The Abrahamic Covenant, Israel, and Us (pt. 1); Genesis 12/Galatians 3

The Abrahamic Covenant; Genesis 12/Galatians 3

In His grace, God often accommodates our human weaknesses with Divine promises. In so doing, He alleviates our concerns while strengthening our gospel assurance. Personal reflections on Genesis 15. 

Looking forward to Sunday's exposition as we consider another encouraging layer of "God's Grand Covenant Promises, Israel, and Us."  Our exposition will begin in Genesis 12 and will conclude in Galatians 3:13-29.

During the Sunday School hour we will highlight Genesis 2 and explore how men and women are equal in dignity, value, personhood, and worth.

For Further Reflection/Application:

What are some of your favorite PROMISES in the Bible? What about these promises makes

them so special to you? 

How certain are you that all of God’s promises will come to fruition?

Some of my favorite promises for believers are Joshua 1:9; Psalm 37:4; Matthew 11:28,

28:10; Romans 8; 1 Corinthians 10:13; Hebrews 13:5.