1. According to the writer of Hebrews, what was God’s reason for implementing a New Covenant?
2. Where specifically did God place blame?
3. Why did the blame rest on the people?
Hebrews 7: 18-19
1. According to the writer of Hebrews, what has happened to the former regulation?
2. Why does he describe it as weak and useless?
3. Since the former regulation has been set aside, what now has been introduced?
4. What does this better hope enable us to do?
5. Is it possible to draw near to God under the law?
6. Why?
After the Israelites crossed through the Red Sea to escape Pharaoh’s army, they settled in the desert near Mt. Sinai. There, God established a covenant with the people. Exodus 19 and 20 record the terms and conditions of that covenant.
1.In Exodus 19:5-7, what was the responsibility of the people under the Old Covenant?
What would it mean for the people if they fully obeyed God and kept this covenant?
3.When Moses set before the people the terms and conditions of the covenant, how did they respond? (verse 8)
Based on their response, do you think they understood their responsibilities?
On two other occasions, Moses read the book of the covenant to the people of Israel. How did they respond at those times? (Exodus 24:3,7)
Read Exodus 32:1-9
When Moses was delayed in returning from Mt. Sinai, the people began to question his leadership. What was their plan to replace Moses?
What was Aaron’s response to their request?
Once the idol was complete, what did the people say about it?
Aaron then built and alter in front of the calf and announced that the next day they would have a festival to the Lord. How does verse 6 describe the atmosphere of that festival?
What was God’s response?
How did He describe the Israelites?
In what way were their actions a violation of the covenant?
Did the people live up to their promise to God to fulfill the terms of the covenant?
Romans 3:23
What does this verse reveal about mankind?
Does it exclude anyone?
Based on this truth, do we have the ability to live up to God’s righteous standards?
Based on this verse, why was it necessary for God to usher in a brand new covenant?
Galatians 3:19, 22-24
Why was the law added?
How long was it to be in effect?
What does Scripture declare concerning the whole world?
What role does the Law play in a person’s life before they turn to Christ by faith?
5.What is the purpose of the law?
Read Romans 3:19,20
According to this passage, to whom does the law speak?
Are those under the law lost or saved?
For what purpose does the law speak?
Will anyone ever be declared righteous in the sight of God by observing the law?
What do we become conscious of through the law?
Read 2 Corinthians 3:5-9
God equipped Paul to be a minister of which covenant? Why?
How does this passage describe the ministry of the Old Covenant?
How do we know that Paul is specifically talking about the Ten Commandments?
What else does Paul say regarding the old covenant and the ministry it has in our lives?
Why does it condemn us and bring death?
Is it important for us to know our true condition apart from Christ? Why?
In your own words, why did God usher in the New Covenant?
(That last question just tell that to yourself, I won’t ask the question unless someone wants to share Thursday :) )
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