Opening (1 minute)
Read Isaiah 49:8:
“I will give thee for a covenant of the people.”
Historical Context:
This verse is part of Isaiah’s prophecy about the Servant of the Lord, a figure fulfilled in Jesus Christ. The Servant is not only the mediator of God’s promises but the very embodiment of the covenant itself. This speaks to Christ’s unique role as both the fulfilment and substance of God’s redemptive plan for humanity.
Key Question (1 minute)
What does it mean that Christ Himself is our covenant?
Reflect on this statement:
“Jesus Christ is Himself the sum and substance of the covenant, and as one of its gifts, He is the possession of every believer.”
Personal Reflection (3 minutes)
- His Divine Attributes
- Which of Christ’s attributes (omniscience, omnipresence, omnipotence) do you most need today?
- How does knowing these attributes are “yours in Christ” strengthen your faith and daily walk?
- His Perfect Humanity
- What does it mean that God’s acceptance of Christ is your acceptance?
- How does this truth affect your confidence in approaching God, especially when you feel unworthy?
- Corporate Reflection
- How does Christ as the covenant shape the way you view your relationships within the body of Christ?
- How can you share the assurance of Christ’s righteousness with others in your community?
- Your Response
- In what specific way can you rest in Christ’s righteousness today rather than your own efforts?
- Consider how resting in Christ’s righteousness affects your perspective on work, relationships, or challenges you are facing.
Application Prayer (2 minutes)
Closing Thought (1 minute)
Reflect on this truth:
“That perfect righteousness He wrought through His sinless life—when He upheld and magnified the law—is now imputed to you.”
Remember: The covenant is not just a promise Christ made; Christ Himself is the covenant. In Him, every divine attribute and every act of perfect obedience is yours. Rest in this truth and let it transform your daily life and relationships.