Promises of the New Covenant Pt2
Origins of the New Covenant
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
1.(Heb. 8:6 NLT) The Bible is divided into two covenants or testaments: Old (Law) and New(Grace)
a.Old Covenant – Law: Under the OT, man is blessed or cursed based on his obedience in keeping perfectly ALL of the Law inwardly and outwardly. (ref. Exo. 20) – Ten Commandments “You shall’s…”
b.New Covenant – Grace: Under the NT man is blessed based on Jesus’ obedience in perfectly keeping the Law. (ref. Heb. 8:7-13) “…I will’s…”
B.Origins of the New Covenant
1.(Gen. 12:1-3) Origins of the new covenant begin with Abraham.
a.(Gen. 15:6-18) Abrahamic Covenant
b.(Gen. 22:18) Abrahamic covenant fulfilled in Christ.
2.(Gal. 4:21-31 NLT) Sarah and Hagar
a.(v23) see (Rom. 4:1-8 NLT)
b.(v24) see (Heb. 12:18-22 NLT)
c.(v27) see (Isa. 54:1-6 NLT)
d.(v29) see (Gen. 21:8-12 NLT)
