How does betrothal illustrate the new covenant?
Quick Answer
The speaker uses Joseph and Mary to show a legally binding relationship can precede a marriage’s final consummation.
Key Scriptures
Detailed Biblical Study
In the Teaching “New Covenant or RE-Newed Covenant? It Matters!”, The speaker uses Joseph and Mary to show a legally binding relationship can precede a marriage’s final consummation. Study Matthew 1:18-19 in context. This entry summarizes the speaker’s interpretation.
Related Teaching
New Covenant or RE-Newed Covenant? It Matters!
The Teaching presents that Jeremiah 31 promises a genuinely new covenant rather than a renewal of the Sinai covenant. Although Torah remains central, the speaker emphasizes changed covenant mediation, ratification through Yeshua’s blood, and the promised writing of Torah on the heart through the Spirit. He argues the new covenant was inaugurated through Messiah’s death and is active now, while its full consummation awaits His return. The speaker presents these as his interpretations and encourages loving discussion.