Blood Covenant Part 1 3/12/2017 “Covenant – The concept exists at significant points in the Bible’s storyline and is the theological glue that binds promise to fulfillment.” (Paul R. Williamson)

Luke 22:20 - Why no questions?

Our Bibles Old Testament - b'rit - This Hebrew word derives from a root which means "to cut" a covenant New Testament - diathéké similarly means covenant, testament, or will.

November 10, 1871 - "Doctor Livingstone, I presume?"

Typical Covenant Details Witnesses Exchange of gifts Exchange of armor and/or weapons Eat a meal or drink together Shedding of blood, often animals or birds

Covenant Details Incision in the wrist or arm typically seared with charcoal or ashes Exchange of part of names Blessings and curses exchanged It was unbreakable Included future generations considered to be represented in the Covenant Head

Covenant Head Hebrews 7:9-10 - One might even say that Levi himself, who receives tithes, paid tithes through Abraham, for he was still in the loins of his ancestor when Melchizedek met him.

Covenants Genesis 21:22-33 – Abraham and Abimelech Genesis 26:26-31 – Isaac and Abimelech (Jr.?) Genesis 31:43-54 – Jacob and Laban

Genesis 3:21 And the Lord God made for Adam and for his wife garments of skins and clothed them.

Genesis 6:17-18 For behold, I will bring a flood of waters upon the earth to destroy all flesh in which is the breath of life under heaven. Everything that is on the earth shall die. But I will establish My covenant with you, and you shall come into the ark, you, your sons, your wife, and your sons' wives with you.

Genesis 9:8-17

Jesus and the New Covenant Matthew 26:26-28 – the blood of the New Covenant – the shared meal Witnesses – all around the cross Gift Exchange – 2 Corinthians 5:21 – He became sin so we could become the righteousness of God through Him God gives us weapons and provided us armor – 2 Corinthians 10:4, Ephesians 6 The scars – John 20:27 - Thomas

Jesus and the New Covenant Adoption/Name Exchange – 1 John 3:1, John 14:13-14 Eternal – John 6:47 Unbreakable – Revelation 3:5 The Covenant Head - Jesus is the Last Adam 1 Corinthians 15:45 and we are “In Him.” Ephesians 1:7, 11, 13, 2:22, etc.

For Our Consideration Have you entered in to the New Covenant? How do you do so? Is there any place for fear, worry, or condemnation for us in the New Covenant? What does it mean to be a child of God and being “in Him”? Is the New Covenant breakable?

Prayer Focus Thank You Lord for the gift of salvation Thank You Lord for Your Word that explains Your love and commitment to us Thank You Lord for a new day to begin or walk on with You in a covenant relationship