Description
God makes several Covenants that drive the whole biblical story. But what is a Covenant? And why are they so significant? This is the 4th video in a series called An Introduction to the Torah. In this episode, we're meditating on how God reveals his plan and his faithfulness through Covenants.
Bible Reading
Isaiah 49:5-13
Meditation Questions
Hopefully, you remember how God saw the human heart had been totally corrupted by evil, and instead of wiping us out, he partnered with us so that we could be restored. What does this tell you about God’s mercy?
What is something in your life, that you’ve done or been involved in, that it’s hard to believe God would show you mercy for?
What thoughts come to mind as you remember that God’s mercy is more overwhelming than the darkest human evil?
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