Making Covenant Renewal Our Own

Aim: To be faithful Christians—covenanted wiht Christ in His church.

Doctrine: Credible covenant renewal is always official, personal, and practical. It is never nebulous or ''unclear,'' but it is always measurable and accountable.

Exegesis: Three spiritual ''steps'' to making covenant renewal our own: first, we put our names ''where our mouths are'' (vv. 1-27); then, our faith leads us to some serious theological thinking (vv. 28-29); finally, our love for God results in tangible and real obedience (vv. 30-31).

Further application: Why the faithful church should teach covenant renewal: because otherwise Christ's sheep are confused (and robbed of their inheritance), and worse: our Savior does not get the glory He deserves.

Key phrase: v. 1a ''Now those who placed their seal on the document were...''