Promise of a New Covenant Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Promise of a New Covenant Lesson 11

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Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Lesson Outline Introduction A. In Need of a Do-Over B. Lesson Background

Changing the Past? We say, “What’s done is done.” Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Changing the Past? We say, “What’s done is done.” In other words, we can’t change the past. But what if we could? Popular books, movies, and television programs have long imagined people going back in time to alter the future. Try to match each of these “timely” films from decades ago with the summary of its plot. Item number: 78463797 Collection: Graphic: © Comstock / Stockbyte / Thinkstock® Graphic: © Comstock / Stockbyte / Thinkstock®

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Changing the Past? Terminator (1984) Back to the Future (1985) Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986) Peggy Sue Got Married (1986) Groundhog Day (1993) Cynical reporter relives the same day over and over until he gets it right Killing machine sent back in time to prevent a future hero from being born Middle-aged housewife sent back in time to her high school days for a do-over A trip back in time to get a whale to save the future Teen goes back in time and changes the life of his family Click to add notes

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Changing the Past? These movies, though fanciful, speak to a common desire. We all have experienced times when we wished we could do something over again or take back words spoken in haste. Although we cannot undo the past, the prophet Jeremiah spoke of a ‘do-over’ that God would grant His people. Graphic: © Comstock / Stockbyte / Thinkstock®

Lesson Outline Reversal of Judgment (Jeremiah 31:27-30) Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Lesson Outline Reversal of Judgment (Jeremiah 31:27-30) A. Sowing Seed (v. 27) B. Rebuilding (v. 28) C. An Old Proverb (v. 29) D. A New Proverb (v. 30)

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock What Do You Think? What are some ways our lives should demonstrate trust in God to fulfill His promises? Talking Points for Your Discussion As the church corporate In family life As individuals 8

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock What Do You Think? How would you counsel a fellow believer who blames distressing circumstances on the actions of others? Talking Points for Your Discussion When the claim is true When the claim is false 9

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Lesson Outline II. Restoration of Relationship (Jeremiah 31:31-34) A. A New Covenant (v. 31) B. The Old Covenant (v. 32) C. Written on the Heart (v. 33) D. No More Sin (v. 34)

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Remembering the Past God reminded Jeremiah of the failures of Israel in the past. Read Jeremiah 31:27-34. List some of the negative events God’s people had experienced up until that time. Item number 501689867 Collection: Graphic: © totallyPic.com / iStock / Thinkstock® Graphic: © totallyPic.com / iStock / Thinkstock®

Remembering the Past Bad news of Israel’s past: Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Remembering the Past Bad news of Israel’s past: Israel’s infrastructure was torn down and the people were displaced (v. 28). The people made excuses, but they had no one to blame but themselves (v. 29). The Israelites constantly broke their covenant with God (v. 32). They had incomplete understanding and constantly needed to be taught and reminded (v. 34). Click to add notes Graphic: © totallyPic.com / iStock / Thinkstock®

Anticipating the Future Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Anticipating the Future God promised Jeremiah that great things would happen in Israel’s future. Read Jeremiah 31:27-34 again. List some of the good news God’s people were given about their future. Click to add notes Graphic: © totallyPic.com / iStock / Thinkstock®

Anticipating the Future Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Anticipating the Future Good news of Israel’s future: Israel’s infrastructure would be rebuilt and they would be restored to their land (vv. 27, 28). The people would take responsibility for their behavior (v. 30). God would make a new covenant with the Israelites (v. 31). Click to add notes Graphic: © totallyPic.com / iStock / Thinkstock®

Anticipating the Future Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Anticipating the Future Good news of Israel’s future: The Israelites would have God’s will firmly implanted in their hearts and minds, remembering it always (v. 33). The Lord would be their God, and they would be His people (v. 33). From the least to the greatest, all the Israelites would know the Lord (v. 34). God would forgive their sins (v. 34). Click to add notes Graphic: © totallyPic.com / iStock / Thinkstock®

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock What Do You Think? How does covenant faithfulness toward God compare and contrast with other types of covenant keeping? Talking Points for Your Discussion Regarding marriage covenants Regarding community (neighborhood) covenants Regarding financial contracts Other 16

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock What Do You Think? How can you make your heart more receptive to having God’s Word written on it? Talking Points for Your Discussion Regarding things to do more of Regarding things to do less of Regarding things to abandon altogether 17

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock What Do You Think? In what ways should forgiveness change one’s behavior? Talking Points for Your Discussion Toward God Toward fellow believers Toward unbelievers 18

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Lesson Outline Conclusion A. The Power of the New Covenant B. Prayer C. Thought to Remember

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock The Present Future The past cannot be undone, but God has made provisions for us to be renewed! Let’s take some time to contrast the old covenant with the new covenant. This week, spend time thanking God for your new heart and new start! Item number: 510387572 Collection: Graphic: © Dmitrii Guzhanin / iStock / Thinkstock® Graphic: © Dmitrii Guzhanin / iStock / Thinkstock®

The Present Future Where was the old covenant written? Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock The Present Future Where was the old covenant written? The old covenant was written on tablets of stone (Deuteronomy 9:10). Where is the new covenant written? The new covenant is written on the human heart (Jeremiah 31:33). Click to add notes Graphic: © Dmitrii Guzhanin / iStock / Thinkstock®

The Present Future When did the old covenant begin? Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock The Present Future When did the old covenant begin? The old covenant began at Mt. Sinai, after God delivered the Israelites from slavery in Egypt (Jeremiah 31:32). When did the new covenant begin? The new covenant began on the Day of Pentecost, when people repented, were baptized, and received the gift of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-4; 37-39). Click to add notes Graphic: © Dmitrii Guzhanin / iStock / Thinkstock®

The Present Future What sacrifices did the old covenant require? Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock The Present Future What sacrifices did the old covenant require? The old covenant required daily sacrifices by the priests for their sins and the sins of the people (Hebrews 7:27). What sacrifice does the new covenant require? The new covenant requires one perfect sacrifice: Jesus died in our place to save us from our sins (Hebrews 7:27). Click to add notes Graphic: © Dmitrii Guzhanin / iStock / Thinkstock®

The Present Future How did people under the old covenant know God? Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock The Present Future How did people under the old covenant know God? Under the old covenant, people knew God from a distance and from others telling them about Him (Exodus 20:18-21; Jeremiah 31:34a). How do people under the new covenant know God? Under the new covenant, people know God personally and intimately (Jeremiah 31:33, 34b; Philippians 3:8-10). Click to add notes

Thought to Remember May God’s law be written on our hearts. Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Thought to Remember May God’s law be written on our hearts.

Mediator of the New Covenant Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Next Week’s Lesson Mediator of the New Covenant