The Bible and Covenant

Film Focus: This short video examines the notion of covenant, mentions several types of covenants, and culminates with the discussion of Christ as the fulfillment of the Old Testament covenants.

Text Focus:  Pages 59-61

Discussion Questions:

1. What is the definition of a covenant? Give two examples of times that you or your parents have entered into a covenant or treaty.
2. What is a parity treaty? Give three examples of parity treaties.
3. What is a Suzerain-Vassal treaty? How is a Suzerain-Vassal different from a parity treaty?
4. What are two things that all Suzerain-Vassal treaties contain? How does this apply to God’s covenants?
5. How is Christ our new covenant? How does he fulfill the covenants in the Old Testament?