Week 2 - Covenant

Open with prayer

-Discuss Struggles from this past week, and/or areas of expected upcoming struggle.

· Discuss Goals for the time you will spend together in this mentorship covenant. 

-Discuss what a covenant is and provide biblical examples –

Gen 6:18 (first covenant), Gen 12:1-3 (Abrahamic Covenant) God would bless Abraham in two ways: (1) he would become a great nation and so have a great name, and (2) through him God would mediate blessing to all peoples on earth. Exodus 19:5-6 (Mosaic Covenant) In order to be God’s “treasured possession,” “kingdom of priests,” and “holy nation,” Israel must keep God’s covenant by submitting to its requirements. 2 Sam 23:5, Ps. 89:3 (Davidic Covenant) The Davidic covenant continues the trajectory of both the Mosaic and Abrahamic covenants. God’s plans for David and Israel are clearly intertwined.

Each covenant established the basis of a relationship, conditions for that relationship, promises and conditions of the relationship.

What is the Lord's covenant? Members of the Church are part of the Lord's covenant people. Within the gospel, a covenant means a sacred agreement or mutual promise between God and a person or a group of people. In making a covenant, God promises a blessing for obedience to His commandments.

The Idea of Covenant. The term "covenant" means a coming together. It presupposes two or more parties who come together to make a contract, agreeing on promises, stipulations, privileges, and responsibilities. In political situations, it can be translated treaty; in a social setting, it means a lifelong friendship agreement.

· Agree to a covenant for 12 weeks of Godly growth together.

1. I commit to pray daily for you.

2. I commit to maintaining my relationship with Christ in such a way that God will be able to work powerfully through me in your life.

3. I commit to meeting with you once a week for 12 weeks, choosing a time that is convenient for each of us, allowing at least an hour for each meeting.

4. I commit to helping you answer any questions you may have about God’s direction in your life, listening carefully, and only giving advice I believe to be Spirit-led.

5. I commit to challenging you to grow and mature spiritually, relationally, professionally, and academically, presenting scripture for study, and sharing personal testimony.

6. I commit to hold you accountable and be held accountable for the commitments we make.

· Start the process of building the “Bible Toolbox.”

The purpose is solidifying our own spiritual base and equipping us to respond when giving a defense of the calling the LORD has placed on our life to represent and witness on behalf of His Gospel, and Authority.

Last Week’s Bible Memorization verse was:

Job 31:1 (NIV) “I made a covenant with my eyes not to look lustfully at a young woman.”

This Week’s Bible Memorization verse is:

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 (CSB) 9 Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their efforts. 10 For if either falls, his companion can lift him up; but pity the one who falls without another to lift him up.

Close with prayer