11/10/08-Sis Wanping- The heart of a covenant
-Matthew 22:37-39
-Deuteronomy 6:5
>Covenant- Solemn agreement and promise, witnessed and guaranteed by God.
1)A new covenant
-Jeremiah 31:31-34
-Mark 14:24
-John 13:34
2)A covenant of grace
-Genesis 31:44-54
-Ruth 1:15-17
-1 Samuel 18:3
> Calling us to live a life that shows trust, faithfulness.
- Matthew 16:24-27
}self denial}daily cross(your own cross)}follow God3) A covenant of purpose and motivation.
i] Covenant of
affirmation and
acceptance> Unconditional love.
ii] Covenant of
availability- 1 John 3:18
- James 2:14-17
iii] Covenant of
prayer > Going to God.
iv] Covenant of
honestyv] Covenant of
feedback-Ephesians 4:15
vi] Covenant of
sensitivityvii] Covenant of
confidentiality- John 13:25
- Hebrews 10:24-25
Covenant leads to character change - learnt through associating with others , cannot solo.