WEDNESDAY 3/20 Hebrews 8 A covenant Relationhip
A biblical covenant is…
A sacred bond – A covenant is a unique type of bonding relationship is established between two parties. In scripture God calls the nation of Israel his “treasured possession” ( segullah – Deut. 7:6-8), and he keeps his covenant with resolute faithfulness ( hesed – “covenant loyalty” – Deut. 7:9).
A covenant is a sacred relationship Made in blood – The Hebrew word berith can literally mean “to cut a covenant.” A covenant requires sacrifice. (see Hebrews 9:18-20)
Sovereignly initiated – The Greek word for covenant in Hebrews ( diatheke ) meant an imposed rather than a negotiated treaty or arrangement ( syntheke , a 50-50 agreement). A covenant is the result of God’s love for man .
- Hebrews quotes Jeremiah 31 in Hebrews 8 to contrast the Old Covenant that had been made with Israel and the New Covenant that has now been made through Christ.
From the video above and Hebrews 8, what do you feel is the difference between the new and old covenants?
How is a covenant relationship different from other relationships?
What does it mean to have a relationship with God?
How can knowing God’s faithfulness and forever covenants help you develop gritty faith?
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