1. The covenant – part 2
Exodus 24
2nd December 2018

2. 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

3. 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