Date: August 1, 2012 12:19 AM
Topic: +DEV+ Jesus: Covenantal Lord
Jesus: Covenantal Lord
“I will remember my covenant between me and you and all living creatures of every kind. Never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life." (Genesis 9:15)
Scripture Focus: Genesis 9
If we had to pick one word that would characterize God's dealing with mankind, I believe that word would be "covenantal." A covenant is a promise. In this verse, God promised Noah that He would never again destroy all life on earth by a flood. Earlier, God established a covenant with Adam (Genesis 3:15-19). Later He would make promises with Abraham (Genesis 15 and 22), Moses (Exodus 20), and David (1 Chronicles 17).
The ultimate divine covenant, of course, is the new covenant. Jesus said in Luke 22:20, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you." At the center of God's promises is His grace. God owes us nothing except the same divine wrath He displayed with the flood. But under the new covenant, Jesus Christ has given grace without measure to those who would but simply put their trust in His blood. As Paul says in 2 Corinthians 1:20, "For no matter how many promises God has made, they are 'Yes' in Christ." Jesus truly is Lord of the covenants.
Insight: Even The Covenant With Moses Was Gracious. It Promised Curses For Disobedience, But Graciously Revealed To God's People Their Need For A Savior.
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