Ro’eh tZion

1. Ro’eh tZion Let’s start at the beginning Slide 52 next week Brett Peterson

2. Are we under the law? • In our new covenant relationship, do we now have the freedom to break the law?

3. Covenants (Homework) Old New Faith Law Obedience Blood Sacrifice Grace and Mercy Worship anywhere Fruit of the Spirit • Faith • Law • Obedience • Blood Sacrifice • Grace and Mercy • Temple Worship • Fruit of Righteousness

4. What are the major covenants? Are they all still in effect? • Adamic • Noahic • Abrahamic • Mosaic

5. adapted from Ken Smith The Covenant …eternity Creation In the beginning G-d… “Who am I?” I am creature made by G-d in His image with value and worth.

6. Genesis 3:15Covenant of Grace I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.

7. G-d …eternity Creation In the beginning G-d… “Who am I?” I am creature made by G-d in His image with value and worth.

8. Adamic • [A] To populate the Earth (Gen.1:28). • [B] To subdue the Earth (Gen.1:28). • [C] Given dominion over the animal creation (Gen.1:28). • [D] To care for the Earth and enjoy its fruit (Gen.1:29; 2:15).

9. [H] Physical change takes place in humans, and they will have to work every day of their life (vs.19). • [I] Humans will die and their bodies will return to the earth (vs.19). 

10. [E] To refrain from eating the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, under the penalty of death (Gen.2:16-17). • Gen. 3:14-21There will be pain at childbirth (vs.16).

11. [F] The man is the head (not the dictator) of the household* (vs.16). • [G] The ground is cursed and will bring forth weeds among the foods (vs.17-19).

12. Noahic • The Noahic Covenantis recorded in Genesis 9:1-17. Some call it the Rainbow Covenant because YAHWEH specially created the manifestation of the rainbow as a continuous sign that this Covenant is still in effect (vs.12-17).

13. YAHWEH added one more provision, introducing the principle of a human government that is to be responsible for suppressing the outbreak of sin and violence.

14. [A] The responsibility to populate the Earth is reaffirmed (vs.1). • [B] The subjection (not the butcher) of the animal kingdom to man is reaffirmed (vs.2).

15. [C] The sacredness of human life is established. No-murder! Whoever shed man’s blood, whether man or beast, must be put to death (vs.5, 6).  YAHWEH sometime in the future, demands a 'reckoning' of a-l-l flesh; it is known as the "Great White Throne Judgment.*"

16. Genesis 9:9,13Covenant with Noah Behold, I establish my covenant with you and your offspring after you,… I have set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and the earth.

17. [E] A promise is made never to destroy the Earth again by a universal flood. (The next time will be by fire, after the final Great White Throne Judgment of humanity and the dark angels, necessary for the final purging of the “Curse of Sin” from the planet, 2Pet.3:10, Rev.20:11-15, 21:1). 

18. [E] A promise is made never to destroy the Earth again by a universal flood. (The next time will be by fire, after the final Great White Throne Judgment of humanity and the dark angels, necessary for the final purging of the “Curse of Sin” from the planet, 2Pet.3:10, Rev.20:11-15, 21:1). 

19. The Golden Rule rules!  Respect human life - do not murder. • No immoral sex. • Respect others - do not steal. • Belief in G-d- do not worship idols.

20. Do not blaspheme G-d'S name. • Create a judicial system. • Respect all creatures - do not eat the blood or raw flesh of animals*. •           *Do not eat of things strangled.

21. G-d …eternity Creation In the beginning G-d… “Who am I?” I am creature made by G-d in His image with value and worth.

22. Genesis 17:1,2Covenant with Abraham When Abram was ninety-nine years old the Lord appeared to Abram and said to him, “I am G-d Almighty; walk before me, and be blameless, that I may make my covenant between me and you, and may multiply you greatly.

23. Abrahamic Covenant • The Abrahamic Covenant Defined • The LORD made a covenant with Abraham and his descendants consisting of three components:

24. "As for Me, behold, my covenant is with you, and you will be the father of a multitude of nations" [Gen 17:4] "I will establish my covenant between Me and you, and your descendants after you throughout their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be G-d to you and to your descendants after you." [Gen 17:7] "And I will bless you, And make your name great; And so you shall be a blessing;" [Gen 12:2]

25. "I will make you a great nation." [Gen 12:1] "On that day the Lord made a covenant with Abram, saying 'To your descendants I have given this land, From the river of Egypt as far as the great river, the river Euphrates." [Gen 15:18]

26. And I will bless those who bless you, and the one who curses you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed." [Gen 12:3]

27. Read Romans 4:1-16 • Rom 9:6 But it is not as though the word of G-d has failed. For they are not all Israel who are descended from Israel;

28. Rom 9:7 nor are they all children because they are Abraham's descendants, but: "THROUGH ISAAC YOUR DESCENDANTS WILL BE NAMED." • Rom 9:8 That is, it is not the children of the flesh who are children of G-d, but the children of the promise are regarded as descendants.

29. Gal 3:26 For you are all sons of G-d through faith in Messiah Yeshuah. • Gal 3:27 For all of you who were baptized into Messiah have clothed yourselves with Messiah. • Gal 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Messiah Yeshuah. • Gal 3:29 And if you belong to Messiah, then you are Abraham's descendants, heirs according to promise.

30. G-d …eternity Creation Sinai In the beginning G-d… G-d gave the Ten Commandments to show us our sin. Rom3:20 “Who am I?” “What am I like?” I am creature made by G-d in His image with value and worth. I am a rebel against G-d and His law.

31. Exodus 24:8Covenant with Moses And Moses took the blood and threw it on the people and said, “Behold the blood of the covenant that the Lord has made with you in accordance with all these words.

32. G-d …eternity Creation Sinai In the beginning G-d… G-d gave the Ten Commandments to show us our sin. Rom3:20 “Who am I?” “What am I like?” I am creature made by G-d in His image with value and worth. I am a rebel against G-d and His law.

33. 2 Samuel 7:14,16Covenant with David I will be to him a father, and he shall be to me a son. When he commits iniquity, I will discipline him with the rod of men, with the stripes of the sons of men,… And your house and your kingdom shall be made sure forever before me. Your throne shall be established forever.

34. G-d …eternity Creation Sinai In the beginning G-d… G-d gave the Ten Commandments to show us our sin. Rom3:20 “Who am I?” “What am I like?” I am creature made by G-d in His image with value and worth. I am a rebel against G-d and His law.

35. Isaiah 54:10Promise of Covenant of Peace For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed, says the Lord, who has compassion on you.

36. Jeremiah 31:33Promise of a New Covenant But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts. And I will be their G-d, and they shall be my people.

37. G-d Old Testament New Testament …eternity Creation Sinai In the beginning G-d… G-d gave the Ten Commandments to show us our sin. Rom3:20 John 1:29 “Who am I?” “What am I like?” I am creature made by G-d in His image with value and worth. I am a rebel against G-d and His law.

38. Pastor Brett 1 Corinthians 11:25 New Covenant in His Blood In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.”

39. G-d Old Testament New Testament …eternity Creation Sinai Calvary In the beginning G-d… G-d gave the Ten Commandments to show us our sin. Rom3:20 John 1:29 Yeshuah died and rose again. 1Cor15 “Who am I?” “What am I like?” “What do I need?” I am creature made by G-d in His image with value and worth. I am a rebel against G-d and His law. I need to be right with G-d through Yeshuah Messiah.

40. Matthew 26:28 New Covenant of Forgiveness For this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.

41. G-d Old Testament New Testament …eternity Creation Sinai Calvary In the beginning G-d… G-d gave the Ten Commandments to show us our sin. Rom3:20 John 1:29; 1 Cor15 Yeshuah died and rose again. “Who am I?” “What am I like?” “What do I need?” I am creature made by G-d in His image with value and worth. I am a rebel against G-d and His law. I need to be right with G-d through Yeshuah Messiah.

42. Hebrews 8:10 The G-d of the New Covenant For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my laws into their minds, and write them on their hearts, and I will be their G-d, and they shall be my people.

43. G-d Old Testament New Testament Heaven …eternity Creation Sinai Calvary Judgment In the beginning G-d… G-d gave the Ten Commandments to show us our sin. Rom3:20 John 1:29; 1 Cor15 Yeshuah died and rose again. Yeshuah will return and judge each of us. “Who am I?” “What am I like?” “What do I need?” “What is going to happen to me?” I am creature made by G-d in His image with value and worth. I am a rebel against G-d and His law. I need to be right with G-d through Yeshuah Messiah. I am going to meet Messiah. If I have trusted Messiah I will live with Him forever.

44. Hebrews 9:15 The Mediator of the New Covenant Therefore he is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, since a death has occurred that redeems them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant.

45. Covenants Old New Faith Law Obedience Blood Sacrifice Grace and Mercy Worship anywhere Fruit of the Spirit • Faith • Law • Obedience • Blood Sacrifice • Grace and Mercy • Temple Worship • Fruit of Righteousness

46. Enters the Most Holy Place- Tabernacle Take blood of goats and calves Secures salvation Once a year Enter Most Holy Place- heaven Yeshuah own blood Secures salvation forever Old vs New High Priest 11-12

47. Old vs New Blood of Sacrifice 13-15 • Animal blood could cleanse outside • In the blood is life • Blood carries oxygen • Removes impurities • Blood purifies • But only the blood of Messiah can purify our hearts

48. Benefits of Yeshuah’ Blood • Matthew 26:28 It is shed for the remission of sins. • Acts 20:28 It is the price paid for our purchase to be G-d's possession...to be His church. • Romans 3:25 It is the sacrifice for our atonement...to be made right with G-d and at one with G-d. Faith in His blood brings this atonement. • Romans 5:9 We are justified by His blood. Made as if we had never sinned. • Ephesians 1:7 & Colossians 1:14 "...we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sin..."

49. Benefits of Yeshuah’ Blood • Ephesians 2:13 "We are brought near...into G-d's presence through the blood of Messiah." • Colossians 1:20 We now have peace with G-d through the blood of His cross. • Hebrews 10:19 We have boldness to enter G-d's most holy presence through the blood of Yeshuah. • Hebrews 13:12 Through the blood of Yeshuah we are sanctified...that is made holy before G-d.

50. Benefits of Yeshuah’ Blood • I John 1:9 The blood of Yeshuah Messiah, G-d's Son cleanses us from all sin. • Revelation 1:5 We are washed from our sins in His blood. • Revelation 12:11 We overcome the enemy...we overcome temptation to sin, we overcome condemnation, we overcome sin's power, we overcome the past, by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of our testimony!!!