1. The Covenant Three Passages of Scripture… Three Pictures of Covenant… Three Stories of Love…

2. The Covenant 1. God to Abraham Gen 15:1-18

3. The Covenant Historical Understanding of the Covenant 1) It was public 2) Exchange of Robe 3) Exchange of Belts 4) Exchange of Weapons 5) Sacrifice 6) Walk of Death 7) Mark on the Body 8) Vows 9) Covenant Meal 10) Exchange of Names

4. The Covenant 2. Jesus to the Disciples Matt 26:26-29

5. The Covenant Jesus lived out the covenant relationship It was public – The cross Exchange of Robe – Garments of Righteousness Exchange of Belts – The Full Armor of God, Exchange of Weapons - Our Weapons are not of this world Sacrifice – The death of the perfect lamb Walk of Death – The way of the cross Mark on the Body – By his stripes we are healed, hands and feet Vows – I will never leave you or forsake you Covenant Meal – Communion (each time you eat and drink) Exchange of Names - Christian

6. The Covenant 3. Jesus to You and Me Luke 15:11-24

7. The Covenant The symbols of forgiveness The Robe The Ring The Sandals The Meal

8. The Covenant What does Jesus want us to remember? Forgiveness Provision Healing Victory