1. Called to Love
Covenant

2. What is an agreement?
Who are agreements made with?
List some agreements that are formal (contract) or informal.

3. Agreement/Covenant:
It is negotiated – becomes a legal agreement
Something of value is often exchanged
The law/courts protect it
There are consequences if it is broken (ie. Fines or jail)

4. Covenant (seen over 280 times in Bible):
A sacred agreement between individuals, between an individual and God.
A promise freely agreed to
There are mutual obligations involved
There is usually a sign of commitment
Eg. Baptism – water, oil, candle
Confirmation – oil,new name
Marriage – ring, vows

5. The Covenant with God
A promise between God and humanity
Something of value is often exchanged
The invitation is for us to enter into personal relationship with God.