Essays on Covenant

There is controversy as to where the early Israelites settled, whether it was Mesopotamia or Canaan, but there was no doubt that their religion began with practicing polytheism. This was the practice of worshipping more than one God. As time passed, they were encouraged to...

Many people today ask the question how does God and man relate to one another. Scripture answers this scripture by showing us that the relationship between God and man is based on an agreement called a covenant. Covenants are seen common theme seen throughout the...

Jacob views the covenant between him and the LORD as transactional. He is willing to put faith in God but only if God first demonstrates his power and grants Jacob favors. Jacob behaves like a shrewd businessman who is willing to agree to a profitable...