“Israelites, to whom pertaineth…the covenants…and the promises” (Romans 9:4) Introduction Let us consider four of the great covenants with Israel: Abraham (Gen 15), Deuteronomic (Land) (Deut. 29, 30), Davidic (2 Sam7; 1 Chron 17)
The Abrahamic covenant is unquestionably unconditional in nature in view of the circumstances when the event took place. It should not be overlooked that ‘a deep sleep fell upon Abram’ (Gen. 15:12) when the
The Land covenant is confirmation of the unchanging nature of the Abrahamic covenant. The children of Israel were waiting Joshua’s instruction at the boundary of the promised land. Although greatly used by God and
Prior to the establishment of the Davidic covenant, David desired to build a temple to honour the Lord. ‘That the king said unto Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in a house of
With reference to the New covenant, Jeremiah was writing between 585-580 BC and he chronicled life in Judah from the time of King Josiah until Jerusalem was overthrown by Babylon in 586BC. Ezekiel’s messages
All of the covenants find their ultimate fulfilment in the seed of Abraham and David, Jesus the Messiah. ’In thee shall all families of the earth be blessed’ (Gen.12:3) Both Gentile and Jewish believers