Strand: Scripture, Israel and Jesus (SIJL5-6E1)

Levels 5 and 6

The relationship between God and the People of God is a covenant relationship, expressed through the Old and New Testament. This relationship has enduring implications for the ways Christians and Jews live their lives.

Critically examine the covenant relationship as expressed in the Scriptures and its implications for the ways Christians and those of the Jewish faith live their lives.

Elaborations

Scripturally understood, covenant relationship is a binding relationship which invites the People of God, to surrender to God in response to God’s love. To accept a covenantal relationship with God is to accept the invitation into to God’s love and dream for the world.

Examples in Scripture include but are not limited to:

In exploring the origins of covenantal relationship:

for the Jewish faith, refer to Genesis 17:1-6; Genesis 9; Exodus 19;20; 24: 3-8
for the Muslim faith, refer to Genesis 17:1-6; Gen 9
for the Christian faith, refer to both the Old and New Testament: Genesis & Exodus in the Old Testament and in the New Testament; Jesus as the ‘New Covenant’ Luke 2:2- 20, Matthew Chapters 5-7.

See Learning Lites: Abrahamic Religions, Covenant, People of God, Reign of God, Revelation, Witness.

Resource:

McKinnon, J. (2007). Together on the Mountain - A Pastoral Commentary on the Gospel according to Matthew.

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