Power of the Blood Covenant (2024)

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Len Wilkerson, DO, MBA, MPH, FAAFP

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Power of the Blood Covenant

Young David, before he became Israel’s king, experienced a beautiful portrayal of God’s blood covenant, as it is with us today. After slaying Goliath,1 Samuel 17:58:“Then Saul said to him, “Whose son are you, young man?” And David answered, “I am the son of your servant Jesse the Bethlehemite.”1 Samuel 18:1,3:“As soon as he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.[v3]Then Jonathan made a covenant with David, because he loved him as his own soul.”The Bible tells us that God All Mighty entered into an unbreakable blood covenant with the human race, comparable to David entering into a blood covenant with Jonathan, King Saul’s son. What is a “blood covenant”? The Old Testament phrase literally means “to cut a covenant"; two people making a blood covenant by cutting an incision on their wrists, joining hands, and lifting them to heaven in a promise. A covenant of co-mingling of lives with a scar remaining called “the mark of the covenant.” Just as we are sometimes closer to our brothers and sisters in Christ than to members of our natural families, Jonathan became closer to David than to his own father. In their blood covenant, Jonathan and David vowed forever loyalty to each other and their children. So how does a blood covenant impact our life today?Everything we deserve regarding the consequences of our sins, judgment before God’s righteous throne and just punishment, was placed upon Jesus. All Bible promises are covenant promises, beginning in Genesis with God’s blood covenant with Abraham(Genesis 15:9-21)and the last supper when Jesus said to His disciples,Luke 22:20:“After supper He took another cup of wine and said,‘This cup is the new covenant between God and his people-an agreement confirmed with My blood, which is poured out as a sacrifice for you.’”How does David and Jonathan’s story relate today? Let’s unfold the rest of the story. When Saul and Jonathan were both slain during battle, David became king, but Jonathan’s family didn’t know of the blood covenant and feared David’s retaliation upon them. Jonathan’s young son named Mephibosheth was dropped by the nurse fleeing for safety and his legs and feet were crippled for life. In exile, Mephibosheth grew up with fear of David. One day, King David thinking of his covenant with Jonathan wondered if a member of Jonathan’s family could still be alive. David wanted to fulfill his covenant with Jonathan. Learning about Mephibosheth, he wanted to bless and show kindness to him(2 Samuel 9:1).Upon meeting, Mephibosheth expected death, but heard David say, “I’m restoring your inheritance. Dine at my table and be like my son.” Mephibosheth asked, “Why would you return my inheritance? Have me eat at your table? Be as your son?” David explained, “It’s not because of anything on your part. It’s my love for Jonathan, and for his sake, I’m keeping our blood covenant.” See how this relates to us? Jesus went into the Fathers presence for us with His own blood, the Blood of covenant. Instead of a mark on our wrist, we are given the Holy Spirit. We were the same as Mephibosheth: crippled, separated from our King, living in exile. Through Adam, we lost our inheritance. But God foretold a Redeemer(Genesis 3:14-15)and Jesus restored us. Just like Mephibosheth was treated like he was Jonathan, our covenant with God allows us to be treated like Christ. We’re heirs of God and joint-heirs with Jesus Christ.Romans 8:16-17:“The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs-heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with Him in order that we may also be glorified with Him.”For Christ’s sake, God forgives and redeems. Mephibosheth must have been thinking, I can’t understand this, but I can’t deny it. It’s because of a blood covenant my father made with David. And at the dinner table, as David passes the bread, there’s a scar on David’s wrist, the mark of the covenant he once made, and Mephibosheth knows it is the power of a blood covenant. One day at the marriage supper of the Lamb, Jesus will pass the bread to us, and we will see His scars too. Praise and worship Jesus forthe saving power of the blood covenant.

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Power of the Blood Covenant (2024)

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What is the power of the blood covenant in the Bible? ›

The blood covenant is a powerful symbol of sacrifice and redemption. It is through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross that we are redeemed, and it is through his blood that we are saved. The blood covenant is a reminder of God's love for us, and it is a symbol of the covenant that God has made with humanity.

What are the 9 steps of the blood covenant? ›

This included removing outer layers, cutting animals, mixing blood by cutting palms and bringing them together, exchanging names and making a scar, giving covenant terms before witnesses, and eating a memorial meal of bread and wine while planting a tree.

What is the message for the blood covenant? ›

They are vows sealed in blood that must never be broken. Father in heaven, I thank You for the covenant relationship with You, bought by the death, burial, and resurrection of my precious Jesus! I magnify Your name, because You never fail to keep Your promises!

What is the saying about the blood of covenant? ›

The blood of the covenant is thicker than the water of the womb.” The saying means that chosen bonds are more significant than the bonds with family or “water of the womb.” More directly, it means that relationships you make yourself are far more important than the ones that you don't choose.

What did Jesus mean by the blood of the new covenant? ›

The old covenant was also based on the law. If anyone keeps all the laws continually he will live. But the new covenant is based on Jesus' blood which was shed once for all, and its effect is permanent. It is also covenant of grace and love. The new covenant does not depend on what we do but depend on what Jesus did.

What is the meaning of the blood of the covenant? ›

A blood covenant establishes a close bond between two persons not linked by kinship but who, nevertheless, desire social relations supported by stronger sanctions (physiological and/or magical) than those afforded by mere communal, tribal, or trading connexions.

What are the 7 covenant in the Bible? ›

Specifically, the Bible speaks of seven different covenants from Genesis to Revelation: Adamic, Noahic, Abrahamic, Mosaic, Davidic, New, and Everlasting Covenants. With each covenant are four elements— promises, terms, blood, and a seal. In the Adamic and Noahic Covenants, redemption was revealed.

What is the blood covenant oath? ›

Blood oath between two individuals, where they pierce their thumbs or cut themselves then either mix the blood or lick it from the other partner, making a promise to always be together and not get involved with any other person.

What is the mystery of the blood covenant? ›

God's love for us prompted Him to ratify, with the blood of Jesus, what the Bible refers to as a "New and Better Blood Covenant." In "The Mystery of the Blood Covenants," Donaldson unveils the secret to understanding key elements of being in differing blood covenants, and thereby enjoying Covenant Grace, Faith, and ...

What are the blessings of the blood covenant? ›

10 Benefits of Jesus' Blood Covenant

1 Peter 1: 16 – 19 We are redeemed from sin. Hebrews 13:11 – 16 We are sanctified and made holy. Hebrews 4:16 , Hebrews 10:19 – 23 It provides us open access to God Himself. Ephesians 2:11 – 13 It brings us near to God.

What is the Bible verse for the blood of the covenant? ›

Matthew 26:28

28 This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.

What is the blood covenant preaching? ›

Jesus entered into a blood covenant with God the Father on our behalf. On the cross, the blood of God and the blood of man mingled. As a result, no longer do we live under the tyranny of our emotions, bound to our feelings. We live by the steadfast promise and the saving power of the blood covenant.

What is the power of the covenant? ›

The source is God. Our access to that power is through our covenants with Him. A covenant is an agreement between God and man, an accord whose terms are set by God. In these divine agreements, God binds Himself to sustain, sanctify, and exalt us in return for our commitment to serve Him and keep His commandments."

How many blood covenants are in the Bible? ›

However, there are five foundational covenants that God makes with Noah, Abraham, Moses, and David, before establishing the new covenant through Jesus.

What is the blood oath in a relationship? ›

: an oath taken by two or more people in which they ceremonially use or exchange each other's blood. broadly : a very serious or solemn oath. … she'd have to sign a blood oath promising that no matter what happened she'd never leave once that child was born … Ron Harris, Elle, March 1993.

What is the power of blood in the Bible? ›

Ephesians 1:7 says, “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace.” Because of Christ's shed blood, God is able to forgive us of sins because He took our punishment.

What is the power of blood sacrifice in the Bible? ›

In the Epistle to the Hebrews, the communicative power of the blood sacrifice of Jesus provided worshippers with eternal salvation, forgiveness of sins and the removal of guilt feelings.

What is the blood covenant of a man? ›

It has been used in civilized as well as primitive nations to unite two people together in marriage, business or friendship. The covenant was made when the blood of two individuals was mingled. It could be done by cutting the palms of the individuals and then the shaking of hands combined the blood.

What is the power behind a covenant? ›

The source is God. Our access to that power is through our covenants with Him. A covenant is an agreement between God and man, an accord whose terms are set by God. In these divine agreements, God binds Himself to sustain, sanctify, and exalt us in return for our commitment to serve Him and keep His commandments."

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