Tag: covenant

Unconditional Covenants

  • Abrahamic Covenant –
    • Genesis 12: 2-3
    • being challenged by the world today
  • The Land Covenant –
    • Genesis 12: 7; 13: 12-17; 15: 9-21; 35: 9-12
    • being challenged by Islam
  • The Davidic Covenant –
    • 2 Samuel 7: 11-16; 1 Chronicles 17: 11-14
    • being challenged by by the churches
  • The Everlasting Covenant (with Israel) –
    • Jeremiah 31: 31-34; Hosea 5: 15; Zechariah 13: 8-9
    • being claimed by the churches

Ancient Jewish Marriage Fulfilled

  • Shiddukhin (engagement)
    • Arranged by the father; Covenant established – 1 Cor 11:25
  • Ketubah (Betrothal, the agreement)
    • Payment of the purchase price – 1 Cor 6:19-20
    • Bride set apart (sanctified) – Eph 5:25-27; 1 Cor 1:2; 6:11; Heb 10:10; 13:12
    • Reminded of the Covenant – 1 Cor 11:25-26
  • Bridegroom departs to Father’s House
    • Prepares room addition – Jn 14:2, 3
    • Bride prepares for his imminent return to be “snatched” in the night – Mar 13:34, 35
    • Escort to accompany Him upon His return to gather His Bride – 1 Thes 4:16-17; Rev 19:14
  • Suprise gathering
    • Huppah (wedding ceremony) – Rev 19:7
  • Seven day Marriage supper – Rev 19:9