Blood Covenant

    When people read covenant in the Bible, they read “contract.” Except, they’re not the same at all. But a lot of people have forgotten that, or never learned it. Which makes sense, because the truth is scary. The thing is, it’s still the truth! And I’ve spent my life researching this stuff, which means you don’t have to. I just think it’s fascinating. Anyway. That's enough about me. Let’s get into it!

    First off, I’ll cover how covenants are different then contracts, and then I’ll show some examples as to why they matter. A contract just lays out basic rights. The word literally means *a written agreemet* Like, here’s what you get, and here’s what I get. They usually use some kind of law, and can often be disolved when either person isn’t happy. A covenant, on the other hand, is a much older idea, meaning a complete surrender of rights. This word literally means a giving or union of persons. You get everything I have, and I get everything you have. Like that John Legend song. And it’s more than legal. It’s spiritual, and forever. To explain this and defend it, some modern people use contracts. But that’s obviously not the only explaation. Because, as we'll see, covenants are so much much more.

     Back in the good old days, we used to seal covenants with blood. The Bible is but one source where we see a lot of this. Particularly seen in Leviticus. For other sources, look into Gilgamesh, or thralldom. Anyway, about the Bible. Right off the bat, we see Noah make one, and Abraham formed a couple. There's a lot in the Old Testament, But the Crucifiction was one. Every time, they killed sacrifcies. This wasn’t just because GOD likes barbeque. The animals killed were symbols of the humans, giving a life without commiting suicide. It means you (GOD) and I (Man) give ourelves each other forever.

     Just a couple more examples, really quick. This is why, in old marriages, the father of the bride would kill his fatted calf. Sure, for a party and feasting, but also to seal the covenant, binding the families forever. And since before anyone remembers, sacrifices were made when babies were dedicated. Now it’s usually a luncheon, but the child is bound to God forever. And even if people forgot what it means, we remember that it’s super important, at least on the surface.

     Lastly, like I teased at, this is why the crucifiction matters. Why Jesus is The Lamb of God. No amount of actual sheep would do. And GOD dosen’t appreciate human sacrifice. So He was here for a time, fully GOD and fully man. He entered into death just long enough to defeat it. Still being GOD, though, He rose again. And now, if we accept this final covenant, He gives himself to us, and we to Him. Forever.

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