1. A New Covenant Promised and Proven Jeremiah 31.27-40 May 29, 2016

2. I. A New Covenant is promised 31.31-40 A.The Old Covenant had been a covenant of intimate relationship 1.31.32 2.Israel’s relationship with God was based upon “performance” 31.28 3.And it had been broken by Israel. 31.32 4.There was nothing wrong with the Old Covenant

3. B.So God will make a new covenant; a covenant that is different from the Old Covenant. 31.31 C.There are 7 distinct features of this covenant 1.It will involve human reconciliation. a.31.31 b.Galatians 3.26-28 2.It will involve divine reconciliation. a.31.33-34 3.It will involve regeneration. a.31.33 b.The Old was “external” in nature; the New is internal c.Hebrews 10.14-18

4. 4.It will change teaching ministry a.31.34 b.All believers will have an equality of knowledge 5.It will bring an end to sin a.31.34 6.It will be eternal in nature a.31.36 b.This is part of the promise made to Abraham 7.It will bring “measurable” peace and prosperity a.31.38-40 b.The absence of sin makes this possible c.All will be holy to the Lord

5. II. The New Covenant is Proven 31.35-37 A.31.35: “Thus saith the LORD,” is a very important Bible “formula.” B.God “appeals” to nature and it’s “ordinances” 1.Sun 2.Moon 3.Stars 4.Oceans 5.Size of Heaven 6.Earth itself

6. Don’t overlook these kinds of assurances Don’t let your “feelings” or your own confidence be the basis of your certainty Let God’s word assure you Let God’s creation assure you. Genesis 1.14-15