God Wants Me to Live In Peace
In covenant
Genesis 26:26-29
Read the Bible through:
AM - 2 Chronicles 3-4 : PM - John 10:22-42
"That you will do us no harm, since we have not touched you, and since we have done nothing to you but good and have sent you away in peace. You are now the blessed of the LORD."
(Gen. 26:29).
In covenant
Genesis 26:26-29
Read the Bible through:
AM - 2 Chronicles 3-4 : PM - John 10:22-42
"That you will do us no harm, since we have not touched you, and since we have done nothing to you but good and have sent you away in peace. You are now the blessed of the LORD."
(Gen. 26:29).
A contract is a binding agreement between two or more parties. The contract lists the purpose, the requirements of each party, any limitations, and the length of time of the agreement. It is legally enforceable with legal consequences if broken.
A covenant is a solemn promise or pledge. It is intended to be unending. It is not intended to be broken. Isaac and Abimelech made a covenant that resulted in peace among their people. God has made a number of covenants with His people. An Old Testament covenant involved keeping God's laws. One law required blood sacrifice for the atonement of sins. When Christ came, a new covenant was made with believers that resulted in peace with God. Christ paid the price of sin that God required, and we who trust in Him are no longer held accountable.
Father, thank You for Your new covenant by which Jesus paid the price for my sins.
