Covenant

A covenant is a solemn, binding relationship God makes with His people. Following the covenants shows how the whole Bible holds together.

1. 1

   Genesis 9:8-17

   Noah

   God promises never again to destroy the earth by flood; the rainbow is the sign.

2. 2

   Genesis 12:1-3

   Abraham

   Land, seed and blessing for all nations; sealed in Genesis 15 and 17.

3. 3

   Exodus 19:3-8

   Sinai

   Israel, redeemed, is called to be a holy nation under God's law.

4. 4

   2 Samuel 7:12-16

   David

   An everlasting throne for David's offspring.

5. 5

   Jeremiah 31:31-34

   The new covenant promised

   The law written on the heart and sins remembered no more.

6. 6

   Luke 22:20

   The new covenant in His blood

   Jesus gives the cup at the Last Supper.

7. 7

   Hebrews 8:6-13

   A better covenant

   Hebrews quotes Jeremiah and says the new covenant is fulfilled in Christ.