If the old covenant was meant to be upheld forever and ever, what happened? Who broke the terms of the covenant? Let’s begin in Psalm 111.
Do we praise God with our whole hearts in our church assemblies?
Praise the Lord [Yah]! I will give thanks to the Lord [Yahweh] with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation. (Ps 111:1 ESV)
Do we study the Lord’s works and delight in them, acknowledging how splendid they are?
The Lord’s works are great, studied by all who delight in them. All that He does is splendid and majestic; His righteousness endures forever. (Ps 111:2-3 HCSB)
Do we remember God’s wonderful works, His grace and compassion?
He is remembered for his awesome deeds; the Lord is gracious and compassionate. He prepares food for those who fear him; he is ever mindful of his covenant. (Ps 111:4-5 ISV)
Has God given Israel a land that once belonged to child-sacrificing heathen? Was His judgment true justice?
He hath shewed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen. The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure. (Ps 111:6-7 KJV)
Is the principle behind all God’s 613 commandments still valid?
They are upheld forever and ever; They are done in truth and uprightness. (Ps 111:8 LSB)
Was the old covenant made at Sinai intended to be eternal? Did it specify just ten or all 613 commandments of the old testament?
He has sent redemption to His people; He has ordained His covenant forever; Holy and awesome is His name. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; All those who follow His commandments have a good understanding; His praise endures forever. (Ps 111:9-10 NASB)
Why was a new covenant necessary? Who broke the old covenant?
It will not be like the covenant I made with their ancestors when I took them by the hand to lead them out of Egypt, because they broke my covenant, though I was a husband to them,” declares the Lord. (Jer 31:32 NIV)
How central is the new covenant to our Christian experience?
Likewise He also took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is shed for you. (Luke 22:20 NKJV)
Who was at fault in breaking the terms of the old covenant?
But when God found fault with the people, he said: “The day is coming, says the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the people of Israel and Judah. (Heb 8:8 NLT)
If the old covenant was meant to be upheld forever and ever, what happened? Who broke the terms of the covenant? You decide!
