Covenant Structure

Describe the structure of a covenant, and use God’s covenant with Moses as an example (Page 84, #2; 3 Marks)
The covenant structure consists of the preamble, the historical prologue, the submission, the witness as well as the blessings and curses. The following traits is displayed in the covenant made by God and Moses at Mt. Sinai (Exodus 19:3-8). A treaty usually begins with the name, titles and attributes of both parties making the agreement (the preamble). The relationship between the two parties taking part will then recount the benefits given to each party, an essential part of the covenant (the historical prologue) as it unifies and seals that the agreement has been made. This is revealed as we look back to the liberation of the Israelites from Egypt by the will of God.

In order to complete the covenant, submission and loyalty must be shown to detail the certain conditions that must be met (the submission). As seen in Exodus, where in exchange for the Israelites’ freedom from Egypt they must obey God and follow his covenant. During the treaty there must be witnesses to attest to the fact that the …show more content…
To murder another, one must be held accountable for their actions and that is why there is covenant made by the government in the form of a law to protect the human rights. If an individual chooses to break this law, consequences are due whether it may be serving time in juvenile for the rest of their entire life while repenting and having to live with this guilt or the possibility of getting away with the crime. Even the ten commandments acknowledge the importance of human life and committing this act, you will be held responsible by not only the government but God as