THE NEW COVENANT

Introduction:

A. Do You Have Something That You No Longer Use?

B. Do You Have Something That Is So Old It Is Useless?

C. What Purpose Or Function Does It Now Have?

1. Used to just take up space?

2. Used as decoration?

3. Used for sentimental value?

Body: Hebrews 8: 7 - 13

I. Old Covenant Was Not Perfect.

A. First covenant was not faultless.

B. Need arose for a new covenant.

C. The Israelites disregarded the first covenant.

II. Today’s Covenant Perfected.

A. The New Covenant.

1. God’s law is in our minds.

2. God’s law is in our hearts.

3. He is our God.

4. We are His people.

B. The New Way of Life.

1. Teaching the knowledge of the Lord not necessary.

2. God will be merciful to unrighteousness.

3. God will not remember sins or lawless deeds.

III. Resulting Outcome.

A. The Old Covenant is obsolete.

B. The Old Covenant is growing old.

C. The Old Covenant has vanished away.

Conclusion:

A. The Old Covenant.

1. An Imperfect, Temporary Tool.

2. It served its purpose and now is obsolete.

3. Has been replaced by a better, perfected covenant.

B. Have You Made The New Covenant With God?