Unit 3: The Foundation for Jesus, God's Covenants, and the Lineage of Jesus

This set of flashcards covers key concepts from Unit 3, focusing on God's covenants, their nature (conditional/unconditional), and their significance in the lineage and redemption plan of Jesus.

What is a covenant?

A promise between two or more parties to perform certain actions.

What is another word for a covenant?

Testament

How many different covenants does the Bible speak of?

Seven

How many covenants did God make with the nation of Israel?

Four

What are the two main parts the Bible is comprised of?

The Old Covenant (Old Testament) and the New Covenant (New Testament)

What does the Old Testament reveal to us about God?

God's character, plans, and purposes for mankind

What kind of God is our God with these covenants?

A covenant-keeping God

How should Christians be regarding covenants?

Covenant-keeping people

According to James 5:12, what should a Christian's word be?

Let your yes be a yes and your no be a no so that you may not fall under condemnation

Name the four covenants that God made with the nation of Israel.

Abrahamic, Palestinian, Mosaic, and Davidic

Which two covenants made with Israel are set together as an amplification?

The Abrahamic and Palestinian covenants

Is the Abrahamic covenant conditional or unconditional?

Unconditional

What does Genesis 12:2-3 promise Abraham?

I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you. I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you, and all people on earth will be blessed through you.

According to Genesis 12:7, what did God tell Abraham regarding his offspring when he came to Canaan?

To your offspring, I will give this land.

What is the Palestinian covenant also known as?

The land covenant

What aspect of God's promise did the Palestinian covenant amplify?

The land aspect detailed in the Abrahamic covenant

According to the Palestinian covenant, what would happen if the people disobeyed God?

God would cause them to be scattered around the world.

What would happen when the nation of Israel is restored under the Palestinian covenant?

They will obey him perfectly, and God will cause them to prosper.

Is the Palestinian covenant conditional or unconditional?

Unconditional

Why is the Palestinian covenant considered unconditional and eternal?

Because it is part of and an amplification of the Abrahamic covenant.

What does the Abrahamic covenant primarily focus on?

The establishment of a people (the Israelites) and a line of blessing through Abraham.

What does the Palestinian covenant primarily focus on?

The land aspect of God's promise and the relationship between obedience and blessing.

What is integral to understanding the biblical narrative and God's unfolding plan of redemption?

Both the Abrahamic and Palestinian covenants.

What is the Mosaic covenant also known as?

The Sinai covenant

Why is the Mosaic covenant also referred to as the Sinai covenant?

Because God made this covenant with the nation of Israel on Mount Sinai.

Who was God's chosen leader of the Israelites at the time of the Mosaic covenant?

Moses

What did the Mosaic covenant include?

The 10 Commandments and over 600 other commands (the rest of the law).

Was the Mosaic covenant conditional or unconditional?

Conditional

Why was the Mosaic covenant conditional?

God blessed or cursed the Israelites depending on their obedience or disobedience.

How did God choose to bless the world through the nation of Israel with the Mosaic covenant?

ด้วย his written word and the living word.

Who is referred to as the 'living word'?

Jesus Christ

What is the Davidic covenant?

A covenant through which God promised David and Israel that the Messiah, Jesus Christ, would come from David's lineage and establish an enduring kingdom.

On what does the surety of the promises made in the Davidic covenant rest?

Solely on God's faithfulness.

Is the Davidic covenant conditional or unconditional?

Unconditional

What did God promise David in 2 Samuel 7:12-13?

That Jesus will come from the line of David.

According to 2 Samuel 7:16, what does God promise about David's house and kingdom?

It will endure forever before me.

According to 2 Samuel 7:16, what does God promise about David's throne?

It will be established forever.

Who is referred to as 'the son of David' in Matthew 21:9?

The Messiah, Jesus Christ.

What four words summarize the Davidic covenant?

House, Kingdom, Throne, Forever

Name the three covenants that God made with all of mankind.

Adamic, Noahic, and New covenants