TEXT: JER 33:17-21
TOPIC: CONVENANT
KEEPING GOD
The outline is
subdivided into eight sections:
Introduction
Background
to the study
Foreword
The
meaning of word
Biblical
covenants
Some
derivative of the new convenant
Our
reaction to God’s convenant
Conclusion
Introduction
One of the reason calculus is not taught in the primary or elementary
school stage is their level of comprehension that is too low for such
mathematical dynamics. In the same vein no being can totally know God or His
attributes at least till we are made
perfect 1 Cor.13:12a which says Now we
see things imperfectly, like puzzling reflections in a mirror, but then we will
see everything with perfect clarity. And except he reveals himself to
him/her Matt 11:27 says my father has
entrusted everything to me. No one truly knows the son except the father and no
one knows the father except the son and those to whom the son chooses to reveal
him. May we receive clarity as we attempt to study one of the revelations
of God by Himself/the word (John 1:1).
Background to the study
The
referenced chapter of the bible (Jeremiah 33) was written by Jeremiah in 588
BCE when he was in prison and the scope of this chapter is much the same with
that of the foregoing chapter to confirm the promise of the restoration of the
Jews, notwithstanding the present desolations of their country and dispersions
of their people. And these promises have, both in type and tendency, a
reference as far forward as to the gospel church, I. That the city shall be rebuilt and re-established "in statu
quo—in its former state’’ (v. 1-6). II. That
the captives, having their sins pardoned, shall be restored (v. 7, v. 8). III. That this shall
redound very much to the glory of God (v. 9). IV. That the country shall
have both joy and plenty (v. 10-14). V. That
way shall be made for the coming of the Messiah (v. 15, v. 16). VI. That the house of
David, the house of Levi, and the house of Israel, shall flourish again, and be
established.
Foreword
- God, his word, His convenant cannot fail Jer. 33:20, Num. 23:17, Ps. 89:34, 2 Tim. 2:13
- God’s revelation of himself and entering into convenant with Man is progressive old testament/convenant and the new as in the bible, with the children of Israel Urim and Thummim, Prophets, Priests, Judges, Kings.
- God is not mean/wicked/callous and is not limited by Insight,vision,foresight,aftermath,resources,ideas and capacity to execute/effect any of His convenant, neither can He be caged by any other factor that makes convenant fail.
The meaning of words
A
convenant means an agreement or other legal contract.
In
Hebrew covenant translates literally as ”to cut in the flesh” Gen 15.
Biblical
convenant is an agreement between God and His people.
The difference between biblical
promise and convenant: there are over 7000 promises
in the bible, but there are a few covenants. Promise is an oral or written
agreement to or otherwise while covenants are a solemn and binding agreement,
promise are usually just made but convenant are based on a token/something
physical, deep, monumental. Gen 9:8-10, Mark 14:24.
Biblical covenants
There
are a whole lot of covenants in the bible, but the following are worthy of note
for this study:
Noahic
Convenant
Gen 9:8-17
Abrahamic
Convenant Gen
15-17
Mosaic
Convenant/Sinai Convenant Ex 19-24
Priestly
Convenant
Num. 25:10-30
Davidic
Convenant 1 kings 18-21
New
Convenant Mark 14:24, Luke 22:20
Some derivative of the new convenant
These
are some of the very many things we gain as a result of the new convenant in
Christ Jesus (Jesus death and accruing benefits)
- Sonship Gal 4:5,Rev 5:9
- Divine supply Phil 4:19
- Forgiveness of sins 1 John 1:19
- Way of escape 1 Cor. 10:13
- Heavenly based intercession Rom. 8: 26-28
- Victory over the devil and His agents Rom. 8:31
- Eternal life John 11:25-26.
Our reaction to God’s convenant
Know
it, receive it with thanks, believe it, and prayerfully await its fulfilment.
Conclusion
The
token for the new Convenant is the blood of Jesus, have you been watched by the
blood of the lamb? Jesus is calling you today 2 Cor. 6:2, Rev 3:20.shalom.
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