Sunday School (Covenant)

What is a Covenant

COVENANT (בְּרִית, berith; διαθήκη, diathēkē). A sacred kinship bond between two parties, ratified by swearing an oath. Covenant

Blessings and Curses (Eden, vs. Exile from Eden)

Suzerain vs. Kings Grant

5 Major Covenants

Covenant with Noah (Kings Grant)

Blessings: Gen 9:1-5, 7-17

Curses Gen 9:6

Covenant with Abraham (Suzerain)

Blessings: Gen 15:18-20 Fruitfulness, Land

Curses: Gen 12:3 Wrath to those who curse him

Covenant with Moses (Suzerain)

Blessings: Exodus 19, Deut 28 Be God’s People, Have God’s Dwelling and Nearness

Curses (Duet 28, 29, 30), Exile, Population collapse, Loss of God’s presence

Covenant with David (Suzerain)

Blessings 2 Samuel 7:10-17, Safety from enemies, Everlasting Kingdom

Curses 2 Samuel 7:14, Discipline of Stripes on back

New Covenant (Suzerain)

Blessings:

Curses