God's Covenants

1. The Noahic Covenant (Everlasting)

• Reference: Genesis 9:8-17
• Summary: After the flood, God makes a covenant with Noah and all living creatures that He would never again destroy the earth with a flood. The rainbow is given as the sign of this everlasting covenant.

2. The Abrahamic Covenant (Everlasting)

• Reference: Genesis 12:1-3; Genesis 15; Genesis 17
• Summary: God promises Abraham that He would make him a great nation, bless him, make his name great, bless those who bless him, and curse those who curse him. All families of the earth would be blessed through Abraham. This covenant includes promises of land, descendants, and blessing. Circumcision is given as the sign of the covenant.

3. The Mosaic Covenant

• Reference: Exodus 19-24; Deuteronomy
• Summary: Made with the Israelites at Mount Sinai, this covenant includes the Ten Commandments and the Law. It establishes Israel as a holy nation and a kingdom of priests. Obedience to the Law would lead to blessings, while disobedience would result in curses.