A Better Covenant But as it is, Christ has obtained a ministry that is as much more excellent than the old as the covenant he mediates is better, since it is enacted on better promises. Heb. 8:6

Jesus is a better priest, offering a better sacrifice in a better sanctuary, resulting in a better covenant which is based on better promises and gives a better hope of a better faith in better times, making you a better person! A Better Covenant

What is Covenant? In a historical context, a covenant applies to formal promises that were made under oath, or in less remote history, agreements in which the name actually uses the term 'covenant', implying that they were binding for all time. –Wikipedia

What is Covenant? When Abram was ninety-nine years old the LORD appeared to Abram and said to him, "I am God Almighty; walk before me, and be blameless, that I may make my covenant between me and you, and may multiply you greatly." Gen. 17:1-2

What is Covenant? And the men who transgressed my covenant and did not keep the terms of the covenant that they made before me, I will make them like the calf that they cut in two and passed between its parts— Jer. 34:18 (ESV)

What is Covenant? I will establish his offspring forever …if they violate my statutes and do not keep my commandments, then I will punish their transgression …but I will not remove from him my steadfast love or be false to my faithfulness. I will not violate my covenant or alter the word that went forth from my lips. Psalm 89:29-34 (ESV)

What about the Old & New Covenants? Some common answers: 1.The New Covenant supersedes and replaces the Old Covenant. 2.The New Covenant is added to and completes the Old Covenant. 3.The New Covenant fulfills the Old Covenant. –It both supersedes and completes. –It neither replaces nor is added on by extension.

The New Covenant Fulfillment

…the Holy Spirit indicating this, that the way into the Holiest of All was not yet made manifest while the first tabernacle was still standing. Heb. 9:8 (NKJV)

What about the Old & New Covenants? Some Implications: 1.Salvation through Jesus Christ is not an afterthought; it has been God’s plan all along. 2.We honor Israel because of the Old Covenant and their role in God’s redemptive plan. 3.Salvation is only through Jesus Christ, both for Jew and Gentile.

Some Questions: Have you entered into covenant with God through Jesus Christ?Have you entered into covenant with God through Jesus Christ? If so, are you exercising the authority and enjoying the benefits of your covenant?If so, are you exercising the authority and enjoying the benefits of your covenant? Are you faithful in the responsibilities of your covenant?Are you faithful in the responsibilities of your covenant?