Click here for text only version.

INTRODUCTION

What does it mean to make a covenant with someone?

What do you think it means that God would make a covenant with His people?

INTRO VERSE: Exodus 19:4–8

Background—This passage comes after God has brought His people out of slavery in Egypt. He is about to give them the Ten Commandments.

What does this Scripture reveal about God’s covenant with His people?

What thoughts or questions come to mind?

READ: Jeremiah 31:31–34

Background—Israel has failed to keep their end of the covenant by worshiping other gods and not following the Lord. Jeremiah the prophet speaks of a future covenant God will make with His people through the coming Messiah (Jesus).

What stands out to you?

How does this Scripture help us understand God’s covenant with His people today?

How does it add to what the video discussed?

RESPOND

What does God’s covenant with us say about who we are in Christ?

If you truly believed this, what difference would it make in how you live and treat others?

What is one thing you could apply?

What would it look like to live out this partnership with God in community?

END VERSE: Hebrews 9:15

How does this verse give you hope?