God’s Everlasting Covenant of Grace (Genesis 9)

I. A Description of the Noahic Covenant (Genesis 9:8-11)

A. The Noahic Covenant is unconditional, universal, and everlasting (Genesis 9:8-17).

B. Biblical covenants usually involved parties, terms, and promises.

II. The Sign of the Covenant, “I do set my bow in the cloud.” (Genesis 9:12-16)

III. The Everlasting Covenant of Grace is fulfilled through Jesus Christ. (Jer. 31:31; Luke 22:20; 1 Cor. 11:25; 2 Cor. 3:6; Heb. 8:8, 13; 9:15; 12:24)

APPLICATION QUESTIONS:
What is a covenant?
What is the significance of God making covenants with humans?
Do you trust God to keep His promises?
What do you think of when you see a rainbow?
What signs of grace has God given you to remind you of His promises?
How is the covenant of grace fulfilled through Jesus?
Is all your hope in Jesus?