thematic studies in bible basics. lesson 5 Ù the old & new covenants the new covenant its...

Thematic Studies In Bible Basics


Lesson 5 The Old & New CovenantsThe New Covenant

Its Relation To The Old Covenant• 9 of the 10 Commandments from the 1st Covenant

are repeated in the 2nd Covenant, either verbatim or in principle

• Examples:• Adultery Ex 20:14 1 Cor 6:9 Gal 5:19• Honor parents Ex 20:12 Eph 6:2-3



Its Relation To The Old Covenant• 9 of the 10 Commandments from the 1st Covenant

are repeated in the 2nd Covenant, either verbatim or in principle

• This teaches us God has not changed how He feels about moral issues cp. Heb 13:8 Jas 1:17



Its Relation To The Old Covenant• The only 1 of the 10 Commandments from the

1st Covenant not repeated in the 2nd Covenant pertains to acceptable worship Ex 20:8-11

• God has ordained a different day of worship under the gospel of Christ cp. Acts 2:1 20:7

1 Cor 16:1-2



Its Superior Features A greater emphasis Heb 8:10 cp. 2 Cor 3:2-3

• A more “internalized” covenant• Written on human hearts, not tablets of stone• When we live out the 2nd Covenant, we become

“living epistles” read by all




• This does not mean the 1st Covenant was not to be “internalized” cp. Deut 6:5 Lev 19:18

• The emphasis is the 2nd Covenant is easier to “internalize” than the 1st Covenant




• Other Biblical passages emphasizing this contrast between the “letter” & the “Spirit”…

2 Cor 3:6-7 Jer 31:31-33 Rom 2:28-29 7:6



Its Superior Features More informed participants Heb 8:11

• 1st Covenant participants still had to be taught to “know the Lord” cp. Gen 17:9-12

• Even when in “covenant” with God, they did not know about their “freedom” Deut 6:6-7, 20-23



Its Superior Features More informed participants Heb 8:11

• 2nd Covenant participants will not have to be taught to “know the Lord” cp. Jn 6:44-45

• Such knowledge about God, “freedom” comes before entering the covenant Jn 8:31-32



Its Superior Features Better privileges Heb 8:12 10:1-4

• 1st Covenant participants had an annual “reminder” their sins

• They had to wait on Christ, His D/B/R before they could be completely forgiven of their sins

Heb 9:11-15



Its Superior Features Better privileges Heb 8:12

• 2nd Covenant participants enjoy “total” pardon before they enter into covenant with God

• Their iniquities and sins are “remembered no more” because of the superior blood of Christ


Lesson 5 The Old & New CovenantsPassages That Address The 2 Covenants…

2 Cor 3:2-14• Notice the “terms of identification”

- “Letter” - “Ministry of Death” - “Ministry of Condemnation”

1st Covenant 2nd Covenant - “Spirit” - “Ministry of the Spirit” - “Ministry of Righteousness”

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