What is a Covenant

The Blood Covenant

The Lion and the Rabbit

A Lion met a Tiger

as they drank beside the pool.

Said the Tiger to the Lion,

"Why do you roar like a fool?"

"That's not foolish," said the Lion,

With a twinkle in his eyes,

"They call me the king of beasts,

Because I advertise!"

A Rabbit heard them talking,

And ran home like a streak.

He thought he'd try the Lion's plan,

But his roar was just as sqeak.

A Fox then heard the Rabbit.

He had dinner in the woods.

So when you advertise, my friends,

Be sure you've got the goods!

Genesis 17:14 (ESV)

Genesis 17:14 NLT

Any male who fails to be circumcised will be cut off from the covenant family for breaking the covenant.”

14 Any uncircumcised male who is not circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin shall be cut off from his people; he has broken my covenant.”

Contained in the Covenant are the sign of the ratification of the covenant, the conditions of the covenant and the remedies for breaking the covenant. The covenant with Noah was a general covenant for all flesh, both animal and human and was signified by a “bow” A bending. An overarching sign that covered everyone.

The first covenant of election was with Abraham and this time God “Cut Covenant” with Abraham, signifying that if the covenant was broken, that person would be “cut off” from God. But the term “Cut” also signifies the bringing together of two. think of the word “cleave”. It can mean to cut something in two or it can mean to bring the two pieces together. When God “Cut Covenant” with Abraham God’s part of the covenant was without question. God cannot lie. God cannot go back on His Word. So Abraham had to demonstrate his adherence to the covenant by blood. By circumcision.

1 Samuel 18:3 (ESV)

1 Samuel 18:3 KJV 1900

Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.

3 Then Jonathan made a covenant with David, because he loved him as his own soul.

Understand the Blood Covenant as a Biblical Principle

Karath Brith = means - to cut covenant

Cowboys and Indians used to “Cut Covenant” together as a solemn contract that there would be no more war.

2 Chronicles 20:7 (ESV)

2 Chronicles 20:7 ESV

Did you not, our God, drive out the inhabitants of this land before your people Israel, and give it forever to the descendants of Abraham your friend?

7 Did you not, our God, drive out the inhabitants of this land before your people Israel, and give it forever to the descendants of Abraham your friend?

Lovingkindness = is the new attitude for those who are the friend of God. It means I will do good to you no matter what - because we are in covenant

Psalm 51:1 (KJV 1900)

Psalm 51:1 KJV 1900

Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: According unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.

1  Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness:

According unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.

To you and your offspring

The blood covenant

is the subject of the bible. Old Covenant and New Covenant. The word “Testament” and the word “Covenant” are the same word

It is the secret of blessing

Psalm 25:14 (KJV 1900)

Psalm 25:14 KJV 1900

The secret of the Lord is with them that fear him; And he will shew them his covenant.

14  The secret of the Lord is with them that fear him;

And he will shew them his covenant.

Luke 22:20 (ESV)

Luke 22:20 ESV

And likewise the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.

20 And likewise the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.

It is the Source of Boldness

When you understand who you are and what you have under the blood covenant you are no longer a slave to your feelings

1 Samuel 18:1–4 (ESV)

1 Samuel 18:1–4 ESV

As soon as he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. And Saul took him that day and would not let him return to his father’s house. Then Jonathan made a covenant with David, because he loved him as his own soul. And Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was on him and gave it to David, and his armor, and even his sword and his bow and his belt.

David and Jonathan’s Friendship

18 As soon as he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. 2 And Saul took him that day and would not let him return to his father’s house. 3 Then Jonathan made a covenant with David, because he loved him as his own soul. 4 And Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was on him and gave it to David, and his armor, and even his sword and his bow and his belt.

The Symbols of the Covenant

The Robe symbolized HIS POSITION

HIs clothing Symbolized his POSSESSIONS

HIS SWORD, BOW AND GIRDLE SYMBOLIZED HIS POWER

NOW THEY ARE BLOOD BROTHERS. COVENANT AND COMMITMENT GO HAND IN HAND.

2. A COVENANT IS A STEADFAST PROMISE

2 Samuel 9:11 (NLT)

2 Samuel 9:11 KJV 1900

Then said Ziba unto the king, According to all that my lord the king hath commanded his servant, so shall thy servant do. As for Mephibosheth, said the king, he shall eat at my table, as one of the king’s sons.

11 Ziba replied, “Yes, my lord the king; I am your servant, and I will do all that you have commanded.” And from that time on, Mephibosheth ate regularly at David’s table, like one of the king’s own sons.