the covenant three passages of scripture… three pictures of covenant… three stories of love…
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The Covenant
• Three Passages of Scripture…
• Three Pictures of Covenant…
• Three Stories of Love…
The Covenant
1. God to Abraham
Gen 15:1-18
The Covenant
Historical Understanding of the Covenant
1) It was public2) Exchange of Robe3) Exchange of Belts4) Exchange of Weapons5) Sacrifice6) Walk of Death7) Mark on the Body8) Vows9) Covenant Meal10) Exchange of Names
The Covenant
2. Jesus to the Disciples
Matt 26:26-29
The Covenant
Jesus lived out the covenant relationshipIt was public – The crossExchange of Robe – Garments of Righteousness Exchange of Belts – The Full Armor of God, Exchange of Weapons - Our Weapons are not of this
worldSacrifice – The death of the perfect lambWalk of Death – The way of the crossMark on the Body – By his stripes we are healed, hands
and feetVows – I will never leave you or forsake youCovenant Meal – Communion (each time you eat and
drink)Exchange of Names - Christian
The Covenant
3. Jesus to You and Me
Luke 15:11-24
The Covenant
The symbols of forgiveness
The RobeThe RingThe SandalsThe Meal
The Covenant
What does Jesus want us to remember?
• Forgiveness • Provision • Healing • Victory