I was studying covenant for myself. Working with Genesis 15 is brilliant. I had no idea what it meant. So I decided to use this chapter to help my tiny congregation to understand covenant and in time maybe come at least a little into covenant thinking. In my 50 years in the church I've not heard the word covenant in a sermon. I'm sure they haven't either. I was not sure how it would work out. But it was an interesting place to start because I knew they had no idea what Chapter 15 was about either. Thank you for choosing this. There might be other or better places to start, but this worked for us.
I am so glad that you are studying it with your congregation. I think it is a shame that covenant is not talked about since everything in scripture hinges on it.
Rabbi recently referred to the covenant described in Jeremiah as the “renewed” covenant. It is an enhanced version of the mosaic covenant not a replacement of it.
Unlike the Abrahamic covenant, 2 parties are involved. Yeshua’s followers hold a great responsibility and opportunity to live by its terms.
This was so rich. I love how you unfolded Genesis 15. The image of God walking the covenant alone never stops humbling and comforting me.
Same!! I am so glad you enjoyed it!
I was studying covenant for myself. Working with Genesis 15 is brilliant. I had no idea what it meant. So I decided to use this chapter to help my tiny congregation to understand covenant and in time maybe come at least a little into covenant thinking. In my 50 years in the church I've not heard the word covenant in a sermon. I'm sure they haven't either. I was not sure how it would work out. But it was an interesting place to start because I knew they had no idea what Chapter 15 was about either. Thank you for choosing this. There might be other or better places to start, but this worked for us.
I am so glad that you are studying it with your congregation. I think it is a shame that covenant is not talked about since everything in scripture hinges on it.
Rabbi recently referred to the covenant described in Jeremiah as the “renewed” covenant. It is an enhanced version of the mosaic covenant not a replacement of it.
Unlike the Abrahamic covenant, 2 parties are involved. Yeshua’s followers hold a great responsibility and opportunity to live by its terms.
SO SO Good
Thank you!!