A SOLEMN, BINDING AGREEMENT

SESSION 4

SESSION 4A SOLEMN, BINDING AGREEMENT

Would it deepen the totality of our commitment to our LORD if we realized the solemnity of being in covenant

with God Almighty?

A SOLEMN, BINDING AGREEMENT

A covenant was not to be entered into lightly.It was a solemn, binding agreement.

The shedding of blood was the common denominator of various covenant ceremonies. Sometimes the blood shed was that of the parties entering the covenant while others there was the sacrifice of animals.

A SOLEMN, BINDING AGREEMENT

“karath beryith”.

To “cut” a “covenant”.

Remember when God made a covenant with Abraham in Genesis 15 that he was to “cut” the animals.

A SOLEMN, BINDING AGREEMENT

Remember when God made a covenant with Abraham in Genesis 15 that he was to “cut” the animals.

What was the significance of this act?

•Not entered into lightly

•Walk into death/Let this be done to me!

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Turn to Genesis 17:9-14 / Exodus 4:24-26

How serious was it to break the covenant?

• You would be ”_______ ________” (Genesis)

• The Lord sought to “______ ______” (Exodus)

• A bridegroom of blood

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Turn to 1 Samuel 20:13-17, 23, 42

What shows you that David/Jonathan’s covenant was extended to their houses and for how long?

What does Jonathan call God to do if David refuses to honor this covenant?

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Turn to Jeremiah 34:8-22

How does God respond when His people disregard their covenant agreement with Him?

Wrathful or lovingkindess?

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Turn to Exodus 24:1-11

Children of Israel entered into Old Covenant of Law after they left Egypt at Mt. Sinai and received the Ten Commandments on tablets of stone.

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Read Exodus 24:7-8 / Read Exodus 24:1-11

• Altar w/ twelve pillars, sacrifice is made, blood of sacrifice divided, blood is applied to people, behold God and eat and drink, people agree to obey covenant

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Turn to Matthew 26:26-28

Jesus institutes the New Covenant in His blood when He celebrated the final Passover with His disciples.

What did the bread and wine signify?

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Turn to 1 Corinthians 11:18-34

What problem is Paul dealing with?

What are his instructions to them for preparation?

What are the consequences?

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Turn to Ephesians 2:2-9

What’s the relationship between belief and obedience?

Ephesians 2:10 is the result

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What have you learned about the seriousness of being in covenant with God?

How should we respond appropriately this week?