1. Promise of a New Covenant
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Promise of a New Covenant
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Lesson Outline
Introduction A. In Need of a Do-Over B. Lesson Background

4. Changing the Past? We say, “What’s done is done.”
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Changing the Past?
We say, “What’s done is done.”
In other words, we can’t change the past. But what if we could?
Popular books, movies, and television programs have long imagined people going back in time to alter the future.
Try to match each of these “timely” films from decades ago with the summary of its plot.
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Changing the Past?
Terminator (1984)
Back to the Future (1985)
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)
Peggy Sue Got Married (1986)
Groundhog Day (1993)
Cynical reporter relives the same day over and over until he gets it right Killing machine sent back in time to prevent a future hero from being born Middle-aged housewife sent back in time to her high school days for a do-over A trip back in time to get a whale to save the future Teen goes back in time and changes the life of his family
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Changing the Past?
These movies, though fanciful, speak to a common desire.
We all have experienced times when we wished we could do something over again or take back words spoken in haste.
Although we cannot undo the past, the prophet Jeremiah spoke of a ‘do-over’ that God would grant His people.
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7. Lesson Outline Reversal of Judgment (Jeremiah 31:27-30)
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Lesson Outline
Reversal of Judgment (Jeremiah 31:27-30)
A. Sowing Seed (v. 27)
B. Rebuilding (v. 28)
C. An Old Proverb (v. 29)
D. A New Proverb (v. 30)

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What Do You Think?
What are some ways our lives should demonstrate trust in God to fulfill His promises?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
As the church corporate
In family life
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What Do You Think?
How would you counsel a fellow believer who blames distressing circumstances on the actions of others?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
When the claim is true
When the claim is false 9

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Lesson Outline
II. Restoration of Relationship (Jeremiah 31:31-34) A. A New Covenant (v. 31) B. The Old Covenant (v. 32) C. Written on the Heart (v. 33) D. No More Sin (v. 34)

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Remembering the Past
God reminded Jeremiah of the failures of Israel in the past.
Read Jeremiah 31:27-34.
List some of the negative events God’s people had experienced up until that time.
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12. Remembering the Past Bad news of Israel’s past:
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Remembering the Past
Bad news of Israel’s past:
Israel’s infrastructure was torn down and the people were displaced (v. 28).
The people made excuses, but they had no one to blame but themselves (v. 29).
The Israelites constantly broke their covenant with God (v. 32).
They had incomplete understanding and constantly needed to be taught and reminded (v. 34).
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13. Anticipating the Future
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Anticipating the Future
God promised Jeremiah that great things would happen in Israel’s future.
Read Jeremiah 31:27-34 again.
List some of the good news God’s people were given about their future.
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14. Anticipating the Future
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Anticipating the Future
Good news of Israel’s future:
Israel’s infrastructure would be rebuilt and they would be restored to their land (vv. 27, 28).
The people would take responsibility for their behavior (v. 30).
God would make a new covenant with the Israelites (v. 31).
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15. Anticipating the Future
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Anticipating the Future
Good news of Israel’s future:
The Israelites would have God’s will firmly implanted in their hearts and minds, remembering it always (v. 33).
The Lord would be their God, and they would be His people (v. 33).
From the least to the greatest, all the Israelites would know the Lord (v. 34).
God would forgive their sins (v. 34).
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What Do You Think?
How does covenant faithfulness toward God compare and contrast with other types of covenant keeping?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
Regarding marriage covenants
Regarding community (neighborhood) covenants
Regarding financial contracts
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What Do You Think?
How can you make your heart more receptive to having God’s Word written on it?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
Regarding things to do more of
Regarding things to do less of
Regarding things to abandon altogether 17

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What Do You Think?
In what ways should forgiveness change one’s behavior?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
Toward God
Toward fellow believers
Toward unbelievers 18

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Lesson Outline
Conclusion A. The Power of the New Covenant B. Prayer C. Thought to Remember

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The Present Future
The past cannot be undone, but God has made provisions for us to be renewed!
Let’s take some time to contrast the old covenant with the new covenant.
This week, spend time thanking God for your new heart and new start!
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21. The Present Future Where was the old covenant written?
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The Present Future
Where was the old covenant written?
The old covenant was written on tablets of stone (Deuteronomy 9:10).
Where is the new covenant written?
The new covenant is written on the human heart (Jeremiah 31:33).
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22. The Present Future When did the old covenant begin?
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The Present Future
When did the old covenant begin?
The old covenant began at Mt. Sinai, after God delivered the Israelites from slavery in Egypt (Jeremiah 31:32).
When did the new covenant begin?
The new covenant began on the Day of Pentecost, when people repented, were baptized, and received the gift of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-4; 37-39).
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23. The Present Future What sacrifices did the old covenant require?
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The Present Future
What sacrifices did the old covenant require?
The old covenant required daily sacrifices by the priests for their sins and the sins of the people (Hebrews 7:27).
What sacrifice does the new covenant require?
The new covenant requires one perfect sacrifice: Jesus died in our place to save us from our sins (Hebrews 7:27).
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24. The Present Future How did people under the old covenant know God?
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How did people under the old covenant know God?
Under the old covenant, people knew God from a distance and from others telling them about Him (Exodus 20:18-21; Jeremiah 31:34a).
How do people under the new covenant know God?
Under the new covenant, people know God personally and intimately (Jeremiah 31:33, 34b; Philippians 3:8-10).
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25. Thought to Remember May God’s law be written on our hearts.
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Thought to Remember
May God’s law be written on our hearts.

26. Mediator of the New Covenant
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Mediator of the New Covenant