Covenant

A covenant is the sacred, binding relationship God establishes with his people, promising faithfulness and calling for loving response. From Noah and Abraham to Moses and David, these covenants find their fulfillment in the new and eternal covenant sealed in Christ's blood. This theme reveals a God who binds himself to us in love.

• Also known as: Divine Covenant, New Covenant
• Role: Theme of God's binding relationship
• Key Scripture: Genesis 17:7, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Luke 22:20

Go deeper in My Daily Bread

Read Covenant's full story, the people and places connected to it, and how it speaks into today's readings.