08 Jun The Blood Covenant #23

Blood Covenant Redeemer Overview

In this powerful 23rd installment of The Blood Covenant series, Pastor explores the profound truth that Jesus Christ is THE Redeemer – not merely ‘a’ redeemer, but the only mediator between God and humanity. Drawing from Isaiah 48:17 and Galatians 3:13, he reveals how Christ has redeemed us from the curse of poverty, sickness, and spiritual death. The message emphasizes that God takes pleasure in our prosperity and actively teaches us to profit and succeed in life. Through the blood covenant, believers are positioned above worldly systems – living in the world but not of it. The sermon addresses criticism often faced by those walking in God’s blessings, encouraging believers to stand firm in covenant truth. Pastor shares how understanding our redemption makes faith easier to exercise, comparing God’s Word to a living seed that produces fruit over time. The message culminates with the principle that ‘only our best will do’ for God, referencing Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice Isaac as the ultimate test of devotion that opened the legal pathway for Christ’s redemptive work.

Blood Covenant Redeemer Outline

• 0:00 – Opening and Series Introduction: Introduction to Blood Covenant series and the importance of understanding Christianity’s roots
• 5:00 – Prayer for Revelation: Inviting the Holy Spirit for understanding, referencing Paul’s prayer for the Ephesian church
• 8:00 – Jesus as THE Redeemer: Establishing Christ as the only redeemer and mediator, not Mary or anyone else
• 15:00 – Isaiah 48:17 – God Teaches Us to Profit: Exploring how our Redeemer actively teaches us to prosper and succeed
• 25:00 – Living Above the World System: Understanding our position as redeemed people living above worldly limitations
• 35:00 – God’s Pleasure in Our Prosperity: Examining Psalm 35:27 and how God delights in His servants’ prosperity
• 45:00 – The Abraham Test Principle: How Abraham’s willingness to give his best opened the door for Christ’s coming
• 50:00 – Only Our Best Will Do: Athletes’ mentality applied to spiritual life – giving everything to God

Scripture References

Isaiah 48:17, Galatians 3:13, Psalm 35:27, Psalm 103, Luke 4:18, Matthew 4:17, Deuteronomy 28:13-14, Hebrews 4:12

Key Takeaways

• Jesus Christ is THE Redeemer – the only mediator between God and humanity, not Mary or any other figure.
• God actively teaches His redeemed people to profit, succeed, and prosper in every area of life.
• Believers live above worldly systems while remaining in the world – we’re the head and not the tail.
• God takes genuine pleasure in the prosperity and success of His servants according to Psalm 35:27.
• Criticism from others often comes when we’re actively walking in covenant blessings they’re not experiencing.
• Faith grows stronger through repeated hearing of God’s Word, like a living seed producing fruit over time.
• Only our best offering to God will do – half-hearted commitment limits our covenant benefits.

Blood Covenant Redeemer Notes

The Blood Covenant series reaches a pivotal moment as we examine the exclusive redemptive work of Jesus Christ. Unlike denominational teachings that elevate Mary to co-redeemer status, Scripture clearly establishes that there is only one mediator between God and humanity – the man Christ Jesus. This foundational truth becomes the bedrock for understanding every blessing and benefit available through covenant relationship.Isaiah 48:17 reveals a stunning aspect of God’s character often overlooked by religious traditions. Our Redeemer doesn’t merely save us and leave us to figure out life alone. Instead, He actively teaches us to profit, succeed, and prosper. The Hebrew word ‘ya’al’ encompasses becoming successful, being benefited, ascending, and prospering. This divine tutorial system operates continuously in believers’ lives, positioning us for advancement rather than mere survival.The curse system that entered through Adam affects every person born into this world. However, Galatians 3:13 declares Christ has redeemed us from this curse, specifically addressing poverty, sickness, and spiritual death. This redemption isn’t theoretical – it’s practical and experiential. Where the curse brought poverty, redemption brings wealth. Where sickness dominated, health prevails. Where spiritual death separated us from God, eternal life creates intimate fellowship.Living as redeemed people means occupying a unique position in this world. We’re not victims of circumstances or economic systems. According to Deuteronomy 28:13, we’re the head and not the tail, above only and not beneath. This doesn’t create arrogance but confidence in our covenant standing. We work in harmony with divine principles, understanding that diligent hands are made rich while lazy hands produce poverty.Psalm 35:27 reveals God’s emotional investment in our success. He doesn’t grudgingly provide for His children but takes genuine pleasure in their prosperity. This divine pleasure extends beyond material provision to encompass every area where His servants excel. However, this prosperity must never become more important than our relationship with the Provider Himself.The Abraham test demonstrates this crucial balance. When God asked Abraham to sacrifice Isaac, He wasn’t being cruel but ensuring that His blessings wouldn’t corrupt Abraham’s heart. Abraham’s willingness to give his best – even his promised son – proved his devotion remained pure. This act of supreme surrender actually opened the legal pathway for Christ’s redemptive work, demonstrating how our best offerings create opportunities for God’s greater purposes.Criticism inevitably accompanies covenant living. Those not actively participating in redemptive benefits often criticize those who are. This pattern repeats whether discussing salvation, divine healing, or prosperity. The solution isn’t retreating from truth but standing firm while demonstrating Christ’s character. Personal testimony carries power – when family members witness genuine transformation, even the most vocal critics can become devoted believers.

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