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Covenant?
Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 20, 2022 (message contributor)
Devotional - Genesis 9:7-28 (also glance at Chapters 10-11)
What was the command to Noah and his family? – populate the earth (we exist today because of Noah and family)
Covenant – “berith” – a brand new word! What can we learn about this word in context? – a promise and commitment to do something
How is it initiated (v9)? – someone starts with a promise
What is it “in general” (v7-11)?
It is a promise by someone to another!
Is there a timeframe (also v16)? – it is forever!
And so, from this passage:
Who established the covenant? - God
To whom was the covenant established? – to all human beings
What was the covenant? – no more worldwide flood to destroy living creatures
God made a covenant but also gave a sign (a mark).
Is a rainbow just a physical phenomenon? – it is also a miraculous sign CREATED by God
Why did God give a sign? – the rainbow is a reminder of God’s eternal covenant
Why do you think Canaan was specifically mentioned in v18? – the line of the Hebrews (God’s chosen people)
Significance of v19? – after the flood, every person who ever lived and will live on earth are descendants of Noah
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