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    Apr 8, 2026

    Explore the Hebrew word 'berit' and discover how biblical covenants differ from contracts. Trace God's promises from Abraham through Jesus, revealing worship as covenant renewal rather than religious performance.

    Covenant: The Backbone of All Worship

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    Day 3: Covenant — The Backbone of All Worship. Phase 1: The Jewish Foundation. Theme: Genesis 17:7. Explore the biblical definition of covenant (Berit) versus contract. Discuss the major covenants (Abrahamic, Mosaic, Davidic) and their fulfillment in the New Covenant through Jesus (Hebrews 8). Focus on worship as covenant renewal. include Hebrew word study on Berit.

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    Berit: A COVENANT plan fulfilled - Hebrew Word Lessons
    link
    https://hebrewwordlessons.com/2018/09/09/berit-a-covenant-plan-fulfilled/
    The Five Key Covenants God Makes With Humans in the Bible
    link
    https://bibleproject.com/articles/covenants-the-backbone-bible/
    Why is the concept of an everlasting covenant significant in Genesis 17:7?
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    https://biblehub.com/q/Significance_of_everlasting_covenant.htm
    Covenant - Beriyth (Hebrew Word Study) - Precept Austin
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    https://www.preceptaustin.org/covenant_definition
    The Moody Bible Commentary
    Brief Insights on Mastering the Bible

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    Key Takeaways

    1

    Opening and Welcome

    0:00
    0:16
    0:39
    2

    The Hebrew Foundation: Understanding Berit

    0:59
    1:16
    1:32
    1:51
    2:04
    2:23
    2:36
    3

    Covenant Versus Contract: A Revolutionary Difference

    2:55
    3:06
    3:21
    3:36
    3:56
    4:08
    4:22
    4

    The Noahic Foundation: God's Universal Promise

    1:32
    4:50
    5:04
    5:19
    5:29
    5

    Abraham: The Covenant of Promise

    5:46
    6:04
    6:19
    6:33
    6:49
    1:32
    7:17
    7:32
    6

    Moses: The Covenant of Law

    7:47
    8:00
    8:15
    8:21
    8:37
    5:04
    9:04
    9:15
    9:28
    1:32
    7

    David: The Covenant of Kingdom

    9:58
    10:09
    10:24
    5:04
    10:50
    11:03
    11:18
    8

    The New Covenant: All Promises Fulfilled

    11:28
    11:46
    11:58
    12:12
    5:04
    12:35
    12:42
    13:00
    1:32
    9

    Worship as Covenant Renewal

    13:25
    13:35
    13:50
    14:05
    14:15
    5:04
    14:45
    1:32
    15:10
    10

    The Everlasting Nature of God's Covenants

    15:26
    15:36
    15:50
    16:04
    5:04
    16:29
    11:58
    16:57
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    The Cosmic Scope of Covenant

    17:12
    17:23
    17:35
    17:49
    5:04
    18:11
    18:24
    12

    Living as Covenant People

    18:39
    18:47
    18:58
    1:32
    19:22
    5:04
    19:46
    12:42
    13

    The Ultimate Covenant Keeper

    20:14
    0:16
    20:40
    20:51
    21:03
    5:04
    21:29
    21:40
    14

    Practical Applications for Modern Believers

    21:52
    21:59
    22:10
    11:58
    22:35
    1:32
    22:55
    23:08
    15

    The Future Hope of Covenant

    23:20
    23:26
    23:37
    5:04
    24:02
    18:24
    24:28
    16

    Closing Reflections

    24:40
    1:32
    25:05
    25:17
    25:29
    25:42
    25:55
    26:08
    26:22

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