My Covenant with You
Pastor Jim Kennington
May 19, 2023

LC3 Sermon Notes

May 20 & 21, 2023 - Pastor Jim Kennington

Sermon Series: “In the Beginning”

My Covenant with You

Genesis 9

Suppose you are a reporter and you have been asked to research and write a story on Noah’s Flood (Gen. 6-9). Your editor loves your finished story and wants to run in on page 1. What is your headline?

What is a covenant? A biblical covenant is an agreement between God and His creation. It is formalized in a legal framework, and accompanied by a sign. Covenants define obligations and commitments, but are different from contracts because they are more personal & relational.

The

Rules

  1. Be fruitful & multiply &

“The Noahic covenant’s common allusions to Gen. 1:1—2:3 show that Noah is the second Adam who heads the new family of humanity, indicating that the blessing continues through the progeny of the Sethite line.” - Tom Constable

2. Have over the animal kingdom


3. Human life is to

• God established capital

• God values

greatly! So should we!

• How is God calling you to

the sanctity of human life?

The

Covenant

• God makes a

with man and all creation

• The

God’s covenant

The

of Noah

• The flood narrative is presented as a

creation

• Both stories end with a note

!

Next Steps

• How do you believe God wants you to apply the truths of Gen. 9 in your life today?

• I am ready to take God up on his offer of a second chance!