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Topical Study: Covenant
A topical and theological study of covenant across the Bible
A topical study gathers everything Scripture says about one theme. Covenant — a binding commitment God makes with His people — is one of the threads that ties the whole Bible together.
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Step 1
Find the Original Words
- Hebrew berit (בְּרִית) is a binding agreement, often sealed with a sign or a sacrifice.
- Greek diatheke is used in the New Testament for covenant and sometimes for a will or testament.
- Note the sign attached to each covenant — the rainbow, circumcision, the Sabbath, the cup.
Cross References
Step 2
Trace the Major Covenants
- Noah: God's promise to preserve the earth.
- Abraham: land, descendants, and blessing to all nations.
- Moses (Sinai): God's law given to a redeemed people.
- David: an everlasting throne and kingdom.
Cross References
Step 3
Follow It to the New Covenant
- Jeremiah promises a new covenant written on hearts, with sins forgiven.
- Jesus speaks of the cup as “the new covenant between God and his people.”
- Hebrews explains how Christ fulfils and surpasses the earlier covenants.
Cross References
Step 4
Draw Theological Conclusions
- Summarize what the covenants show about God's faithfulness and His purpose.
- Ask how the new covenant shapes worship, such as communion.
- Write one way you will live in light of God's covenant love this week.