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THE OLD COVENANT
REVIEW QUESTIONS ON
PART THIRTY
1. Explain how the content of ch. 17 is an enlargement
of the Abrahamic Covenant. Explain how it is more
inclusive.
2. How old was Abraham at the time when all the
details of the Covenant were finally made known to
him?
3, By what name did God reveal Himself to Abraham
here? What does this name mean?
4. What is the significance of a new name in Scripture?
’ 5. What changes were made at this time in the names of
Abram and Sarai? What did the changes signify?
6. Show how these changes served to elevate the moral
and spiritual status of Abram and Sarai.
7. What did the terms “everlasting” and “forever”
signify with reference to the Covenant?
8. What happened to the Abrahamic Covenant at Sinai?
At Calvary?
9. What two progenies (seeds) of Abraham are included
in these promises?
10. Explain how each of these promises had a twofold
fulfillment (double reference) ,
11. What was the sign of the Abrahamic Covenant?
12, Give the two Greek words for “covenant” and explain
the meaning of each, Which word is used in
the New Testament?
13. How is a covenant to be distinguished from a contract?
14. Why was it necessary for God to specify the details
of the Covenant?
15. List these details.
16. How are females dealt with in the details of the
Covenant ?
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