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Luke 22:20
In the same way, after the supper he took the
cup, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my
blood, which is poured out for you."
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January 19
The New Covenant
Anyone who has taken part in communion is likely
to be familiar with this verse. Jesus said
it as part of the Last Supper when He instituted
communion as a symbol for us to remember His
sacrifice on the cross.
Covenants were put into place through blood and
the New Covenant is no different. When God
first entered into a covenant with Adam and Eve
concerning the coming of Jesus (Genesis 3:15)
blood was shed to make a covering for their
nakedness. A sacrifice was made when Noah
exited the ark and God promised to never flood
the entire earth again. And blood sealed
the covenant with Moses and the Israelites in
the desert.
The New Covenant is put into place through the
blood of Jesus. The terms of the New
Covenant are discussed in Ezekiel 36, they are a
new heart and spirit.
This is only possible because of Jesus' death
however.
The old covenant was one of law. We are
incapable of keeping God's laws however.
For this reason we needed a Savior and a New
Covenant. Jesus did all that was necessary
for this and all we must do is accept it. |
