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Harbor, Pepperdine Bible Lectures

What to Do with a Broken Covenant, Part 1

May 2, 2019
Jeff Walling, author and speaker, explores the influence of broken covenants in the Old Testament and the challenges of interpreting scriptures. They reminisce on flannelgraph Sunday school memories and discuss religious diversity in America. The importance of understanding the context and literary genres of the Old Testament is emphasized, along with the decline in Bible literacy among young people. The differences between the old and new covenant are explored, highlighting Jesus' role in completing the old covenant.
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Quick takeaways

  • The old covenant, found in the Hebrew scriptures, is no longer applicable for Christians as Jesus fulfilled it and established a new covenant based on better promises and grace.
  • Challenges arise when young people and millennials read and interpret the Old Testament without proper context, highlighting the need for education and guidance to navigate difficult stories and distinguish between the old and new covenants.

Deep dives

The New Covenant and the Old Covenant

The podcast episode explores the differences between the old covenant and the new covenant. It discusses how the old covenant, found in the Hebrew scriptures, is no longer applicable for Christians. The speaker emphasizes that Jesus fulfilled the old covenant and established a new covenant based on better promises. He highlights that the old covenant focused on sacrifice and adherence to the law, while the new covenant is centered on grace and faith in Jesus Christ.

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