Life Lessons with Dr. Steve Schell

38 - The Blood of the Covenant

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What is a covenant?

  • A solemn promise enforced by a curse one invokes on oneself. Obedience is also encouraged by promised blessings.

When did the Old Covenant begin?

  • Previous covenants: Adam, Noah, Abraham
  • But when we speak of the New Covenant this is the covenant which has been replaced.
  • The nation of Israel entered into a covenant with God.
  • “All that the Lord has spoke we will do and we will be obedient.”

    • What did the blood mean?

    • Covenant:  “May this happen to me if I should break this covenant” (Jer 34:18-20)
  • Sacrifice: “This should have happened to me but God has mercifully allowed this animal to take my place.”

    • Was mercy available to those who broke the Old Covenant?

    • Yes, for most sins but not for blasphemy, murder, adultery, kidnapping
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