Sermon: The New Covenant Part 1: "In My Blood"
Sermon texts: Exodus 24:5-8; Jeremiah 31:31-34; Luke 22:14-20
Summary:
The first appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ ushered in the new covenant that was foretold by the prophet Jeremiah. Our Lord’s bloody sacrifice on the cross was the foundation of this new covenant, which is, as he said when he instituted the Lord’s Supper, “the new covenant in my blood.” These two covenants are both under one covenant of grace. However, this new covenant is not all new, but is the continuation and fulfillment of the old covenant with Israel under Moses. Therefore, this old covenant is often referred to as law and promise, while the new covenant if often called gospel and fulfillment. These are just a few of the similarities and differences between these two covenants that we will study in this sermon.
Psalms & Hymns:
"All People That on Earth Do Dwell" (Psalm 100)
"Amazing Grace"
"My Hope is Built on Nothing Else" ("Solid Rock")
"Praise Ye the Lord, Ye Hosts Above" (Psalm 150)