How Does A #Covenant With #Abraham Affect Us?

So, yesterday we discussed that faithful Abraham was the reason the Jews were once chosen as God's favored people. 

But while the Abrahamic covenant was literally fulfilled by his descendants when they inherited the Promised Land, the Scriptures showed that there would also be a spiritual fulfillment. Gal. 4:22-25.

In this greater fulfillment,  the Apostle Paul under inspiration explained: The primary part of the offspring (seed) of Abraham is Christ and the secondary part refers to 144,000 spirit-anointed Christians chosen to rule with him. Gal. 3:16, 29; Rev. 5:9, 10; 14:1, 4.

Awww, come on now ... you know it makes sense!

How many times have you complained against your congressmen or senators, or leaders of any government because of their lack of understanding or compassion?

Jesus learned a lot while here on earth. The scriptures said "he learned obedience from the things he suffered." Heb. 5:8, 9.

However, are you not comforted by the fact that these individuals are chosen from all walks of life? 1 Cor. 6:9-11.

When judged during the 1,000 years wouldn't you want sympathetic representatives to speak up in your behalf as you work towards perfection?

Not that Jehovah and Jesus would be unfair, by any means! It's just our nature to want to know that another human--or a spirit creature once a human being, understands us. Will vouch for us.

You know you agree:-)

So let's back up. As a reminder, the woman of Gen. 3:15 producing the offspring is none other than "the Jerusalem above"--the heavenly part of God's organization, made up of loyal spirit creatures. Gal. 4:26, 31. And as the Abrahamic covenant promised ... all mankind will be blessed.

It, the covenant, points to the King and his corulers in God's Kingdom, and it forms a legal foundation of the Kingdom of the heavens. This was Jehovah's sworn oath with Abraham that it would come through his line. It's a kingly covenant. Heb. 6:13-18.

How long will this covenant stay in effect?

It is "an everlasting covenant." Gen 17:7. It remains in effect until the Messianic Kingdom destroys God's enemies and all the families of the earth have been blessed. 1 Cor. 15:23-26.

No elections every four years since the rulers are crowned with immortality. Rev. 20:6; 1 Cor. 15:50-54.

However, those who will then live on earth will benefit in an everlasting way. God's covenant with Abraham shows that Jehovah is determined to fulfill his purpose that righteous humans 'fill the earth"! Gen. 1:28.

But you may wonder ... will the Messianic government ever become corrupt and then have to be eliminated? 

That takes us into another covenant.

Shall we discuss that Friday?