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The concept of "covenant" is central to the biblical narrative, representing a solemn agreement between God and His people. Throughout Scripture, God establishes covenants to reveal His will, demonstrate His faithfulness, and guide His people in righteousness. Being mindful of these covenants is crucial for understanding the relationship between God and humanity.

Old Testament Covenants

1. The Noahic Covenant: After the flood, God made a covenant with Noah, promising never to destroy the earth with a flood again. The sign of this covenant is the rainbow. Genesis 9:15 states, "I will remember My covenant between Me and you and all living creatures of every kind. Never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life."

2. The Abrahamic Covenant: God called Abraham to leave his homeland and promised to make him a great nation. This covenant included the promise of land, descendants, and blessing. Genesis 17:7 declares, "I will establish My covenant as an everlasting covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you for the generations to come, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you."

3. The Mosaic Covenant: Given at Mount Sinai, this covenant provided the Israelites with the Law, including the Ten Commandments. It established Israel as God's chosen people, with the condition of obedience. Exodus 19:5-6 states, "Now if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you will be My treasured possession out of all the nations—for the whole earth is Mine. And unto Me you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation."

4. The Davidic Covenant: God promised David that his throne would be established forever. This covenant pointed to the coming Messiah, who would reign eternally. 2 Samuel 7:16 affirms, "Your house and your kingdom will endure forever before Me; your throne will be established forever."

New Testament Fulfillment

1. The New Covenant: Prophesied in the Old Testament and fulfilled in Jesus Christ, the New Covenant offers salvation and eternal life through faith in Him. Jeremiah 31:31-33 foretells this covenant, and Hebrews 8:6-13 confirms its fulfillment. Jesus, at the Last Supper, declared, "This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is poured out for you" (Luke 22:20).

Being Mindful of the Covenant

1. Remembrance and Obedience: Scripture repeatedly calls God's people to remember His covenants and live in obedience. Deuteronomy 4:23 warns, "Be careful not to forget the covenant of the LORD your God that He made with you; do not make for yourselves an idol in the form of anything the LORD your God has forbidden."

2. Faithfulness and Trust: God's covenants are a testament to His faithfulness. Believers are encouraged to trust in His promises and remain faithful. Psalm 105:8-10 reminds us, "He remembers His covenant forever, the word He commanded for a thousand generations—the covenant He made with Abraham, and the oath He swore to Isaac."

3. Covenant Community: The Church, as the body of Christ, is called to live as a covenant community, reflecting God's love and holiness. Ephesians 2:12-13 highlights the inclusion of Gentiles into this covenant relationship: "Remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world. But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ."

In summary, being mindful of God's covenants involves remembering His promises, living in obedience, and trusting in His faithfulness. These covenants form the foundation of the relationship between God and His people, culminating in the New Covenant through Jesus Christ, which offers redemption and eternal life to all who believe.

Torrey's Topical Textbook

1 Chronicles 16:15
Be you mindful always of his covenant; the word which he commanded to a thousand generations;
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Psalm CV.
... But if we are to understand "alway" of this world and not of eternity, why, when
he explaineth what covenant He was mindful of, doth he add, "The word that He ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm cv.htm

That Another Dispensation and a New Covenant was to be Given.
... That another dispensation and a new covenant was to be given ... greatest of them: for
I will be merciful to their iniquities, and will no more be mindful of their ...
/.../11 that another dispensation and.htm

Of the First Covenant.
... To be in covenant of friendship with a king, O what a dignity is it accounted ... may
not men say with the Psalmist, Lord, "what is man that thou art mindful of him ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/lecture xxii of the first.htm

The Cambridge Platform and the Half-Way Covenant
... The signing of the "League and Covenant" with England in 1643 by Scotland ... But mindful
of the opposition to her previous autocratic summons, her General Court ...
/.../chapter iv the cambridge platform.htm

On the Will, and Command of God the Father and of Christ, by which ...
... God; and, on the other hand, he requires of the Father, that, mindful of his ... all
capable of contributing to the nature and relation of the covenant and compact ...
/.../arminius/the works of james arminius vol 2/disputation xxxix on the will.htm

Psalm 103
... And to their children's children still. his righteousness extends: ^18To such as
keep his covenant,. and mindful are alway. Of his most just commandements,. ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/anonymous/scottish psalter and paraphrases/psalm 103.htm

Psalm CXI.
... glorified in a future world? For, "He shall ever be mindful of His covenant."
Nor hath He who hath given a pledge, given the whole. ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm cxi.htm

January 7 Evening
... The Lord thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy
with them that love him."He will ever be mindful of his covenant. ...
/.../anonymous/daily light on the daily path/january 7 evening.htm

Perseverance in Holiness
... "He is in one mind, and who can turn him?" "He will ever be mindful of his covenant."
Of our Lord Jesus we truly sing". "His honour is engaged to save. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 35 1889/perseverance in holiness.htm

August 1 Evening
... him."The Lord is gracious and full of compassion. He will ever be mindful
of his covenant. He that keepeth thee will not slumber. ...
/.../anonymous/daily light on the daily path/august 1 evening.htm