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The Call of Abraham

“Lent is . . . a time for remembering, through Bible study, who we are as Christians. The word covenant is a good place to begin.”

I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.
(Genesis 12:2 NRSV)

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A Promised Son

“God’s purposes are fulfilled in spite of our disbelief.”

Is anything too wonderful for the Lord?
(Genesis 18:14 NRSV)

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“Passover and Holy Week are forever connected . . . At the heart of each observance is a sacrifice.”

It is the passover sacrifice to the Lord, for he passed over the houses of the Israelites in Egypt.
(Exodus 12:27 NRSV)

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“As human beings we are always full of good intentions. We really expect to keep our promises. Yet . . . ”

All that the Lord has spoken we will do, and we will be obedient.
Exodus 24:7

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“External obedience to the law was not possible. Something more was needed.”

I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
(Jeremiah 31:31-34 NRSV)

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“God’s grace is freely given to us because God loves us with an everlasting love . . .”

For this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.
(Matthew 26:27 NRSV)

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“He is the bridge between us and God. This is the work of a mediator, to bring estranged parties together.”

But Jesus has now obtained a more excellent ministry, and to that degree he is the mediator of a better covenant . . .
(Hebrews 8:6 NRSV)