THE OLD & NEW COVENANTS (3)

(Message by Tanny Keng)

0. Introduction

a) Like pointing out the similarities and differences between the photograph of a person, the writer of Hebrews shows the connection between the old Mosaic covenant and the new messianic covenant. He proves that the old covenant was a shadow of the real Christ.




1. The Old Covenant under Moses

i) Obey the rules.

a) The New Covenant in Christ

i) Serving the living God.

b) Application

i) We have a relationship, not regulations.

2. The Old Covenant under Moses

i) Forgiveness earned.

a) The New Covenant in Christ

i) Forgiveness freely given.

b) Application

i) We have true and complete forgiveness.

3. The Old Covenant under Moses

i) Repeated yearly.

a) The New Covenant in Christ

i) Completed by Christ's death.

b) Application

i) Christ's death can be applied to your sin.

4. The Old Covenant under Moses

i) Human effort.

a) The New Covenant in Christ

i) God's grace.

b) Application

i) Initiated by God's love for you.

5. The Old Covenant under Moses

i) Available to some.

a) The New Covenant in Christ

i) Available to all.

b) Application

i) Available to you.

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