The Blood and the Covenant

Summary

The sermon explores Genesis 9, emphasizing two main points: that life is in the blood and that God is a covenant maker and keeper. It explains the significance of God's covenant with Noah after the flood, including the prohibition against eating blood and the establishment of civil authority to restrain violence. The sermon also connects the covenant to the New Testament, highlighting Jesus as the mediator of a new covenant sealed by His blood, which grants eternal life. Finally, it discusses the rainbow as the token of God's everlasting covenant with all creation.