EPISODE 0362 | The Covenant & the Kingdom: Part 4 The New Covenant and Israel

What exactly is the New Covenant—and who was it originally made with? In this episode, Pastor Stephen traces the New Covenant from Jeremiah 31 through Ezekiel 36 and into the New Testament, showing how it connects the entire covenant story of Scripture. Given at one of Israel’s darkest moments, God promises something greater than external laws or temporary sacrifices: a new heart, the indwelling of His Spirit, personal relationship with God, and permanent forgiveness of sin. Pastor Stephen explains how the Church participates in these blessings through Jesus without, in his teaching, canceling God’s covenant promises to Israel—and why understanding that distinction should deepen our confidence in God’s unchanging character and faithfulness.