The covenant – part 2 Exodus 24 2nd December 2018
The covenant – a promise fulfilled Triumph Promise fulfilled God reveals and speaks God takes people to be with Him Treasured Presence Deep relationship Blessing Protection Terms Faith Obedience
The covenants – a comparison Old Covenant New Covenant God fulfils His word and keeps His promise God takes His people to be with Himself Pattern of regular sacrifices to make peace with God Opened the way to come into His presence Terms of faith & obedience and promise of blessing Observance of ritual became measure of obedience rather than fruit God committed to taking His people to Himself One death (shedding of blood) once for all – Jesus Peace with God made by Jesus on our behalf - forgiveness Terms of faith & obedience and promise of blessing God’s presence living in us – Holy Spirit Inner transformation of heart and mind by Holy Spirit Live and walk by Holy Spirit Thoroughly equipped to do every good work God created for us to do in Jesus – bearing fruit