COVENANTS

Covenants from the Bible are agreements between God and His people that reveal His plan of salvation and restoration. Although there are five main key covenants that God makes with Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, and Jesus. There are many more that gives us a better understanding of how God created Covenants with man to help us understand our promises in Christ Jesus. Each covenant builds on the previous one and shows how God is faithful to His promises even when humans fail to keep theirs. I will show in my blogs the details of other covenants with these five main people that are just as important as the five main covenants that most Christian faiths acknowledge.

The first covenant is with Noah, who obeyed God and built an ark to survive the great flood. God promised to never destroy the earth by water again and gave the rainbow as a sign of His covenant. This covenant is unconditional and applies to all living creatures (Gen 9:11-17).

The second covenant is with Abraham, who trusted God and left his homeland to follow Him. God promised to make Abraham a great nation, to bless him and all the families of the earth through him, and to give him the land of Canaan as an inheritance. This covenant is conditional on Abraham's faith and obedience, and it is confirmed by circumcision as a sign of belonging to God's people (Gen 12:1-3; 15:1-21; 17:1-14).

The third covenant is with Moses, who led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. God gave them the law at Mount Sinai and established them as His holy nation and royal priesthood. God promised to dwell among them and protect them if they obeyed His commandments. This covenant is conditional on Israel's loyalty and fidelity, and it is symbolized by the tabernacle, the ark of the covenant, and the sacrificial system (Exod 19:1-8; 24:1-18; 25:8-9).

The fourth covenant is with David, who became the king of Israel after defeating Goliath and uniting the tribes. God promised to establish David's throne forever and to raise up a descendant who would rule over all nations and bring peace and justice. This covenant is unconditional and eternal, and it is fulfilled by Jesus Christ, the Son of David and the Son of God (2 Sam 7:8-16; Ps 89:3-4; Luke 1:31-33).

The fifth and final covenant is with Jesus, who is the mediator of the new covenant. Jesus came to fulfill the law and the prophets, to die for the sins of the world, and to rise from the dead. He inaugurated a new era of grace and truth, where anyone who believes in Him can receive forgiveness and eternal life. He also poured out His Spirit on His followers, empowering them to be His witnesses and to make disciples of all nations. This covenant is based on God's love and mercy, and it is sealed by the blood of Jesus as a sign of the new relationship between God and His people (Jer 31:31-34; Matt 26:26-29; John 3:16; Acts 2:1-4; Heb 8:6-13).