God's Covenant With Man

In the Bible, God made two major promises, or covenants, with His people. These covenants show how God kept His word and brought His plans for humanity to life.

The Old Covenant

Made with: The Israelites through Moses at Mount Sinai (Exodus 19:5-6).

Key Features:

• God gave the Ten Commandments as a moral guide (Exodus 20:1-17).
• Laws included worship, sacrifices, and how to live (Leviticus 1:2-4).
• Blessings were promised for obedience, and consequences for disobedience (Deuteronomy 28:1-2, 15).
• Forgiveness required regular animal sacrifices (Leviticus 16:15-16).

Purpose: To teach God’s holiness and humanity’s need for forgiveness (Leviticus 19:2).

The New Covenant

Made with: Everyone through Jesus Christ (John 3:16).

Key Features:

• Jesus said, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood” (Luke 22:20).
• His sacrifice on the cross replaced animal sacrifices (Hebrews 9:12).
• The focus shifted from following laws to faith in Jesus and a personal relationship with God (Romans 10:9).

Purpose: To offer forgiveness, grace, and eternal life for all who believe (Ephesians 1:7).

How the New Covenant Fulfilled the Old Covenant

• The New Covenant completed the promises of the Old Covenant (Matthew 5:17).
• Jesus’ death provided ultimate forgiveness, replacing animal sacrifices (Hebrews 10:10).
• The focus moved from external rules to grace and faith, making God’s promise available to everyone (Galatians 3:28-29).

The First Covenant, also called the Mosaic Covenant, is a key agreement between God and the Israelites, given through Moses at Mount Sinai. It establishes the relationship between God and His chosen people and is central to the books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. Here's a simplified explanation:

What is a Covenant?

• A covenant is like a formal agreement between God and His people.
• The First Covenant included laws, rituals, and promises. The Israelites agreed to obey God, and He promised to bless and protect them.

Key Features of the First Covenant

The Ten Commandments

• Foundational rules given by God to guide the Israelites (Exodus 20:1-17).
• Examples: Honor parents, keep the Sabbath holy, and do not steal or kill.

Other Laws and Rituals

• Covered daily life, worship, and sacrifices (Leviticus 1-7).
• Examples: Dietary restrictions, instructions for offerings, and social justice laws.

The Tabernacle

• A portable sanctuary for worship (Exodus 25:8).
• Symbolized God dwelling among His people.

Blessings and Warnings

• Blessings for obedience: Prosperity and protection (Leviticus 26:1-13).
• Curses for disobedience: Punishment and exile (Deuteronomy 28:15-68).

Purpose of the Covenant

• To establish Israel as God’s "chosen people" (Exodus 19:5-6).
• To provide laws for living a holy life and demonstrating God’s justice to the world.

Key Verses

1. Exodus 19:5-6 - The proposal of the covenant: “You shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.”
2. Exodus 24:7-8 - The covenant is ratified with blood: “This is the blood of the covenant.”
3. Deuteronomy 11:1 - Call to love and obey God’s commandments.
4. Leviticus 26:44-45 - God remains faithful even when Israel disobeys.

Significance of the Old Covenant

• The First Covenant laid the foundation for Israel’s laws and religious practices.
• It emphasized faithfulness, obedience, and the consequences of sin.
• It paved the way for the New Covenant through Jesus Christ, fulfilling God’s ultimate plan for humanity.

Bible Verses About the Old Covenant

1. Exodus 19:5-6 - The Proposal of the Covenant

"Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine: And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation."

Exodus 20:1-17 - The Ten Commandments

Often considered the foundational terms of the covenant, detailing the primary laws the Israelites were to follow.

Exodus 24:7-8 - The Ratification of the Covenant

"And he took the book of the covenant, and read in the audience of the people: and they said, All that the Lord hath said will we do, and be obedient. And Moses took the blood, and sprinkled it on the people, and said, Behold the blood of the covenant, which the Lord hath made with you concerning all these words."

Leviticus 26:1-13 - Blessings for Obedience
Outlines the blessings promised to the Israelites if they obey the laws of the covenant.

Deuteronomy 28:1-68 - Blessings and Curses
This chapter extensively details the blessings for obedience and the curses for disobedience under the covenant.

Deuteronomy 29:1-29 - The Covenant Renewed

A reaffirmation and renewal of the covenant at Moab before entering the Promised Land, emphasizing the collective responsibility to adhere to God's commands.

Deuteronomy 31:16-26 - The Covenant Documented and Preserved
Instructions for the safekeeping of the written covenant and the consequences of Israel's eventual turning away from the covenant.

Exodus 34:27-28 - The Covenant Inscribed
"And the Lord said unto Moses, Write thou these words: for after the tenor of these words I have made a covenant with thee and with Israel. And he was there with the Lord forty days and forty nights; he did neither eat bread, nor drink water. And he wrote upon the tables the words of the covenant, the ten commandments."

Exodus 19:8 - The People's Agreement
"And all the people answered together, and said, All that the Lord hath spoken we will do."

Exodus 19:20-25 - The Lord Descends on Sinai
"And the Lord came down upon mount Sinai, on the top of the mount."

Exodus 24:3-4 - Moses Relays God’s Words
"And Moses came and told the people all the words of the Lord."

Exodus 25:8 - Instructions for the Tabernacle"

And let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them."

Leviticus 16:34 - The Day of Atonement
"And this shall be an everlasting statute unto you, to make an atonement for the children of Israel for all their sins once a year."

Numbers 18:19 - The Priestly Portion
"All the heave offerings of the holy things, which the children of Israel offer unto the Lord, have I given thee, and thy sons and thy daughters with thee, by a statute forever."

Deuteronomy 4:13 - Summarizing the Covenant
"And he declared unto you his covenant, which he commanded you to perform, even ten commandments."

Deuteronomy 5:2-3 - The Covenant in Horeb
"The Lord our God made a covenant with us in Horeb."

Deuteronomy 9:9 - Moses on the Mountain Receiving the Tablets

"When I was gone up into the mount to receive the tablets of stone, even the tablets of the covenant which the Lord made with you."

Deuteronomy 9:11 - The Stone Tablets Given

"And it came to pass at the end of forty days and forty nights, that the Lord gave me the two tablets of stone, even the tablets of the covenant."

Deuteronomy 9:15 - Moses Descends with the Tablets

"So I turned and came down from the mount, and the mount was burning with fire: and the two tables of the covenant were in my two hands."

Deuteronomy 10:4 - The Second Tablets
"And he wrote on the tablets, according to the first writing, the ten commandments."

Deuteronomy 11:18 - Command to Remember the Covenant
"Therefore shall ye lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul."

Deuteronomy 27:26 - Cursed Be the Covenant-Breaker
"Cursed be he that confirmeth not all the words of this law to do them."

Deuteronomy 28:15-68 - Detailed Curses for Disobedience
An extended section on the curses that will befall Israel for failing to uphold the covenant.

Deuteronomy 29:9 - Keep the Words of the Covenant
"Keep therefore the words of this covenant, and do them, that ye may prosper in all that ye do."

Deuteronomy 31:16-29 - Covenant’s Future and Israel's Rebellion Predicted
Prophecies about the future breaking of the covenant by Israel and the consequences thereof.

Exodus 31:12-18 - The Sabbath as a Covenant Sign
"Verily my sabbaths ye shall keep: for it is a sign between me and you throughout your generations; that ye may know that I am the Lord that doth sanctify you."

Leviticus 24:8 - Covenant of Bread
"Every sabbath he shall set it in order before the Lord continually, being taken from the children of Israel by an everlasting covenant."

Deuteronomy 26:16-19 - Reaffirming the Covenant
"This day the LORD thy God hath commanded thee to do these statutes and judgments."

Deuteronomy 30:1-20 - Renewal of the Covenant
A call to return to the Lord and obey His commands with promises of restoration and blessing.

Deuteronomy 32:40-47 - Moses’s Song as a Witness
Moses presents a song as a witness against Israel, a reminder of their covenant obligations and the consequences of their choices.

Deuteronomy 33:1-29 - Moses's Final Blessing
Moses blesses the tribes of Israel, invoking the covenant's promises and responsibilities.

The New Covenant, also called the Second Covenant, represents a transformative relationship between God and humanity. Established through Jesus Christ, it offers grace, forgiveness, and a direct connection with God. This covenant marks a shift from the law-based First Covenant to a heart-centered spiritual agreement.

Background of the New Covenant
The New Covenant was first promised in the Old Testament, especially in Jeremiah 31:31-34. God foretold a future where His law would be written on hearts, not stone tablets, signifying a closer, more personal relationship.

Introduction of the New Covenant
Jesus introduced the New Covenant during the Last Supper. He used bread and wine to symbolize His body and blood, signifying His sacrifice for the forgiveness of sins (Matthew 26:28). This act fulfilled Old Testament prophecies about a Redeemer.

Core Elements of the New Covenant

1. Forgiveness of Sins: Unlike the First Covenant, which required ongoing animal sacrifices, the New Covenant provides permanent forgiveness through Jesus’ death on the cross.
2. Direct Relationship with God: Believers have access to God through the Holy Spirit, who guides and strengthens them.
3. Law Written on Hearts: God’s law becomes internal, influencing actions through transformed hearts rather than external regulations.

Purpose of the New Covenant
The New Covenant restores the broken relationship between God and humanity caused by sin. It allows believers to know God personally and experience His grace, making spiritual transformation possible.

Universal Appeal
Unlike the First Covenant, which was specific to Israel, the New Covenant is for everyone—regardless of nationality, race, or status. This inclusivity fulfills Old Testament prophecies about the nations turning to God.

Significance of the New Covenant
The New Covenant fulfills promises made in the Old Testament, shifting the focus from external rituals to inner transformation and faith in Jesus Christ. It demonstrates God’s unchanging commitment to humanity and His desire for personal relationships with His people.

Modern Implications
For today’s believers, the New Covenant emphasizes:

• Grace: Salvation is a gift, not earned by works.
• Faith: A relationship with God is built on trust in Jesus, not adherence to laws.
• Love and Forgiveness: Mirroring God’s grace in relationships reflects the New Covenant’s principles.

Bible Verses About the Old Covenant

1. Jeremiah 31:31-34 - The Prophecy of the New Covenant
Bible Verse: "I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah: Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers..."
Context of This Verse: God promises a future covenant written on hearts rather than stone, emphasizing personal relationship and forgiveness.
Significance: Foretells the transformative nature of the New Covenant through Jesus Christ.

2. Luke 22:20 - The Last Supper
Bible Verse: "This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you."
Context of This Verse: Jesus introduces the New Covenant during the Last Supper, symbolizing His upcoming sacrifice.
Significance: Marks the institution of the New Covenant through Jesus’ blood.

3. Matthew 26:28 - Jesus Institutes the New Covenant
Bible Verse: "For this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins."
Context of This Verse: Jesus declares His sacrifice as the foundation of the New Covenant.
Significance: Highlights the forgiveness of sins as central to the New Covenant.

4. Mark 14:24 - Jesus' Blood of the Covenant
Bible Verse: "He said to them, 'This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many.'"
Context of This Verse: Jesus emphasizes the significance of His sacrificial blood.
Significance: Reinforces the covenant’s universal nature and redemptive purpose.

5. 1 Corinthians 11:25 - Paul on the Lord’s Supper
Bible Verse: "This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me."
Context of This Verse: Paul reminds believers to commemorate Jesus’ sacrifice through the Lord’s Supper.
Significance: Encourages reflection on the covenant’s meaning and Jesus’ work.

6. Hebrews 8:6-13 - A Superior Covenant
Bible Verse: "But now Jesus has obtained a superior ministry, and to that degree he is the mediator of a better covenant, which has been established on better promises."
Context of This Verse: Jesus mediates a covenant based on grace, not law.
Significance: Highlights the superiority of the New Covenant over the Old.

7. Hebrews 9:15 - Mediator of the New Covenant
Bible Verse: "For this reason Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance."
Context of This Verse: Jesus ensures eternal blessings for those who believe.
Significance: Establishes Jesus as the bridge to eternal life.

8. Hebrews 12:24 - Jesus, the Mediator of the New Covenant
Bible Verse: "To Jesus the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel."
Context of This Verse: Jesus’ sacrifice offers better redemption than any prior sacrifices.
Significance: Underscores the power of Jesus’ blood to cleanse sins permanently.

9. 2 Corinthians 3:6 - Ministers of a New Covenant
Bible Verse: "He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant—not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life."
Context of This Verse: Paul contrasts the Old Covenant’s laws with the life-giving Spirit of the New Covenant.
Significance: Highlights the transformative power of the Holy Spirit.

10. Romans 11:27 - Covenant of Salvation
Bible Verse: "This is my covenant with them when I take away their sins."
Context of This Verse: Paul quotes the Old Testament to affirm God’s plan to forgive sins through Jesus.
Significance: Connects the Old and New Covenants in God’s redemptive plan.

11. Ephesians 2:12-13 - Brought Near by the Blood of Christ
Bible Verse: "But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ."
Context of This Verse: Paul explains how Jesus reconciles humanity to God through His sacrifice.
Significance: Demonstrates the inclusivity of the New Covenant.

12. Hebrews 13:20 - The Eternal Covenant
Bible Verse: "Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus."
Context of This Verse: The author of Hebrews praises God for the eternal nature of the New Covenant.
Significance: Emphasizes the permanence of the covenant established through Jesus.

13. Colossians 2:14 - Canceling the Legal Indebtedness
Bible Verse: "Having canceled the charge of our legal indebtedness, which stood against us; he has taken it away, nailing it to the cross."
Context of This Verse: Paul explains how Jesus’ sacrifice removes the penalty of sin.
Significance: Highlights the freedom believers have under the New Covenant.

14. Galatians 3:17 - The Law and the Promise
Bible Verse: "The law, introduced 430 years later, does not set aside the covenant previously established by God and thus do away with the promise."
Context of This Verse: Paul connects the Abrahamic promise to the New Covenant through Christ.
Significance: Shows the continuity of God’s covenantal plan.

15. Ephesians 1:7 - Redemption through His Blood
Bible Verse: "In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace."
Context of This Verse: Paul highlights the gift of forgiveness offered in Christ.
Significance: Emphasizes God’s abundant grace in the New Covenant.

16. Revelation 21:3 - God’s Dwelling Place
Bible Verse: "Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them."
Context of This Verse: John describes the fulfillment of God’s promise to live among His people eternally.
Significance: Points to the ultimate realization of the New Covenant in eternity.

17. John 3:16 - God’s Love and Eternal Life
Bible Verse: "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
Context of This Verse: Jesus declares God’s plan for salvation through faith in Him.
Significance: Summarizes the purpose and promise of the New Covenant.

18. Romans 8:2 - The Law of the Spirit
Bible Verse: "Through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death."
Context of This Verse: Paul contrasts the freedom in Christ with the bondage of sin under the law.
Significance: Highlights the transformative nature of the New Covenant.

19. 2 Corinthians 5:17 - New Creation
Bible Verse: "If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!"
Context of This Verse: Believers are made new through their relationship with Christ.
Significance: Illustrates the internal transformation promised by the New Covenant.

20. John 14:6 - Jesus, the Way to the Father
Bible Verse: "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
Context of This Verse: Jesus declares Himself as the only path to God.
Significance: Reinforces Jesus’ central role in the New Covenant.

21. Hebrews 9:12 - Eternal Redemption
Bible Verse: "He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by his own blood, thus obtaining eternal redemption."
Context of This Verse: Jesus’ sacrifice surpasses the temporary atonement of the Old Covenant.
Significance: Demonstrates the permanence of salvation through Christ’s blood.

22. Hebrews 10:20 - A New and Living Way
Bible Verse: "By a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body."
Context of This Verse: Jesus’ body is compared to the temple curtain, granting believers direct access to God.
Significance: Highlights the intimate relationship between believers and God under the New Covenant.

23. Galatians 3:13-14 - Christ Redeemed Us
Bible Verse: "Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us."
Context of This Verse: Paul explains how Jesus fulfilled the law’s requirements and bore its curse on humanity’s behalf.
Significance: Underscores the freedom believers have from sin and death.

24. Ephesians 3:6 - Gentiles Are Heirs Together
Bible Verse: "This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel."
Context of This Verse: Paul celebrates the inclusion of Gentiles in God’s redemptive plan.
Significance: Reinforces the universal reach of the New Covenant.

25. Revelation 12:11 - They Triumphed by the Blood
Bible Verse: "They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony."
Context of This Verse: Believers overcome sin and Satan through Jesus’ sacrifice and their faith.
Significance: Demonstrates the victory offered through the New Covenant.

26. Romans 3:21-22 - Righteousness Through Faith
Bible Verse: "Apart from the law the righteousness of God has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify."
Context of This Verse: Paul highlights how righteousness comes through faith in Christ, not by law.
Significance: Reveals the New Covenant’s emphasis on grace and faith.

27. Galatians 4:4-7 - Full Rights of Sons
Bible Verse: "God sent his Son, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship."
Context of This Verse: Believers are made children of God through Christ’s redemption.
Significance: Emphasizes the relational aspect of the New Covenant.

28. Ephesians 4:22-24 - New Self
Bible Verse: "Put off your old self... to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self."
Context of This Verse: Paul calls believers to live transformed lives, reflecting the New Covenant.
Significance: Illustrates the ongoing renewal and sanctification under the New Covenant.

29. John 1:12-13 - Children of God
Bible Verse: "To all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God."
Context of This Verse: Faith in Jesus grants believers the privilege of being God’s children.
Significance: Highlights the inclusiveness and intimacy of the New Covenant.

30. 1 Corinthians 10:16 - Participation in the Blood and Body of Christ
Bible Verse: "Is not the cup of thanksgiving a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread a participation in the body of Christ?"
Context of This Verse: Paul connects the Lord’s Supper with unity and fellowship in Christ.
Significance: Encourages believers to reflect on the covenant through the sacrament.

31. John 13:34 - A New Command I Give You
Bible Verse: "Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another."
Context of This Verse: Jesus gives a command rooted in the New Covenant: love reflecting God’s grace.
Significance: Reinforces love as the defining characteristic of New Covenant believers.

32. Hebrews 7:22 - Jesus the Guarantor
Bible Verse: "Jesus has become the guarantor of a better covenant."
Context of This Verse: Jesus ensures the fulfillment and permanence of the New Covenant.
Significance: Emphasizes Jesus as the foundation of the covenant.

33. Romans 6:14 - Sin Shall Not Be Your Master
Bible Verse: "Sin shall no longer be your master, because you are not under the law, but under grace."
Context of This Verse: Believers are no longer bound by the law but live under grace.
Significance: Highlights the freedom and transformative power of the New Covenant.

34. Hebrews 8:10 - God’s Laws in Their Minds
Bible Verse: "I will put my laws in their minds and write them on their hearts."
Context of This Verse: The New Covenant focuses on internal transformation through God’s Spirit.
Significance: Reflects the personal and relational nature of the covenant.

35. Hebrews 13:20-21 - God of Peace and Eternal Covenant
Bible Verse: "May the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, equip you with everything good."
Context of This Verse: God works in believers to fulfill His will under the New Covenant.
Significance: Highlights God’s active role in empowering His people.

36. 2 Corinthians 5:17 - New Creation
Bible Verse: "If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!"
Context of This Verse: Faith in Christ transforms believers into new creations.
Significance: Illustrates the transformative power of the New Covenant.

37. John 14:6 - Jesus the Way to the Father
Bible Verse: "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
Context of This Verse: Jesus declares Himself as the sole mediator of the covenant.
Significance: Emphasizes Jesus as the only way to God and the heart of the New Covenant.

38. Hebrews 9:14 - Cleansing by the Blood of Christ
Bible Verse: "How much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death."
Context of This Verse: The blood of Jesus purifies believers, enabling them to serve the living God.
Significance: Demonstrates the cleansing and transformative power of Christ's sacrifice under the New Covenant.

39. Revelation 7:14 - Washed in the Blood of the Lamb
Bible Verse: "These are they who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb."
Context of This Verse: Believers are made pure through Jesus' sacrifice and stand victorious before God.
Significance: Highlights the ultimate triumph and purification provided by the New Covenant.

40. Romans 8:1-2 - No Condemnation in Christ
Bible Verse: "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death."
Context of This Verse: Believers are free from guilt and condemnation under the New Covenant.
Significance: Reinforces the assurance and freedom found in Christ's completed work.

The blood of Jesus Christ is vital to understanding the Old (First) and New Covenants. It fulfills the sacrificial requirements of the Old Covenant while establishing the New Covenant, centered on forgiveness, grace, and eternal salvation.

Blood in the Old Covenant

• Purpose: Blood was essential for atonement and purification in the Old Covenant.
• Practices: Animal sacrifices were performed regularly, particularly on the Day of Atonement, to symbolically cover sins and purify worshippers.

Key Verses:

Exodus 12:7, 13 - The blood of the Passover lamb marked the Israelites’ homes, sparing them from the plague.

Leviticus 17:11 - Blood makes atonement for the soul and symbolizes life.

Exodus 24:8 - Blood was sprinkled on the altar and people to seal the covenant with God.

Leviticus 16:14-15 - Blood was used in the Most Holy Place during the Day of Atonement as a sin offering.

Leviticus 4:18 - Priests used blood during sin offerings to purify the altar and atone for the people.

Limitations: These sacrifices had to be repeated often and only provided temporary atonement for sins.

Blood in the New Covenant

• Introduction by Jesus: At the Last Supper, Jesus announced the New Covenant, stating that His blood would be poured out for the forgiveness of sins. His crucifixion fulfilled this promise.

Transformational Effects:
Fulfillment of the Old Covenant: Jesus' sacrifice replaced repeated animal offerings with a permanent atonement for sin.

A New Relationship: The New Covenant focuses on forgiveness and internal transformation rather than external laws.

Direct Access to God: Jesus’ blood cleanses believers, granting personal access to God without priestly mediation.

Universal Redemption: Unlike the Old Covenant, which was specific to Israel, the New Covenant extends salvation to all people.

Key Verses:

Matthew 26:28 - Jesus said, "This is my blood of the covenant, poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins."

Luke 22:20 - Jesus called the cup "the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you."

Hebrews 9:12 - Christ entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, securing eternal redemption.

Hebrews 10:19 - Believers can now approach God with confidence through the blood of Jesus.

1 John 1:7 - The blood of Jesus purifies us from all sin.

Modern Implications

Sacrifice Demonstrates Love: Jesus’ selfless sacrifice serves as a model for how believers should live with compassion and service to others.

Forgiveness Transforms: The power of Jesus' blood to erase sin shows the profound impact of grace and forgiveness.

Hope for Eternal Life: Jesus’ resurrection, made possible by His sacrifice, offers assurance of redemption and a new beginning for all who believe.