Friday, 30 May 2014

Lesson 10 (June 1-6, 2014), Christ, the Law and the Covenants

Covenant Signs

  1. Why do we not use the word "covenant" in ordinary speech nowadays? Is the word outdated? If so, what would be a better equivalent?
  2. What is the difference between a covenant and a contract?
  3. What is the purpose of signs and symbols of a covenant?
  4. Does the rainbow still have covenant significance today?  Considering that there have been so many destructive floods, has God not kept His word?
Covenant Promises
  1. What is the purpose of promises? Why not just proceed to keep it without the promise?
  2. How can we say that God has made a covenant with all humanity when the vast majority of them have no idea  about it?
Tablet of the Covenant
  1. If one fails to enumerate conditions at the time of making a promise, does that make it wrong to inform about conditions later?
  2. Why would God prefer to express the ten commandments in negative terms rather than positive.
  3. What would be modern English substitutes for "Thou shalt not?"
The Covenant and the Gospel
  1. Why was God so quick to punish certain wrongdoings immediately, like sabbath breaking and adultery, and delayed for others?
  2. Why would God use circumcision as a sign between Him and His people? What are some other options?
  3. What is t he equivalent of circumcision today?
Covenant Benefits
  1. Is it right to enjoy something before it is paid for?
  2. In what sense can one enjoy heaven now? Can hell be experienced now too?
  3. What is the necessity for a symbol of ratification of a contract?