The Covenants & Promises of God

Episode 2: Covenants & Promises - Show NotesHosts: Shaun & LeilaSeries: Kingdom LeadershipEpisode Duration: ~24 minutesEpisode OverviewIn this episode, we continue from "The Lord is My Shepherd: Confidence In God" and dive deeper into God's promises and covenants. This is part one of a two-part series exploring kingdom leadership through the lens of biblical covenants.Key Topics CoveredKingdom Leadership FrameworkThe Equation: Faith + Trust + Patience = Kingdom LeadershipLeadership as service to God and others, not dominance or positionThe concept of Kingdom Agents and their responsibilityTime-sensitive obedience and mission-oriented livingPrerequisites for Understanding PromisesSpending time with God to receive personal promisesThe relationship between obedience and revelationHow fasting and prayer lead to new promisesActive waiting vs. passive waiting (Isaiah 40:31)Biblical Covenants Explored1. Adamic CovenantAgreement with Adam in the Garden of EdenDominion over creation in exchange for obedienceThe fall of man through disobedience2. Noahic CovenantGod's promise to Noah before the floodSafety for Noah's family in exchange for building the arkThe rainbow as a sign God will never flood the earth again3. Abrahamic Covenant (Featured)God's call to Abraham to leave his homelandThe 12 promises God made to Abraham:I will make you a great nationI will bless youI will make your name greatYou shall be a blessingI will bless them that bless youI will curse them that curse youAll families of the earth shall be blessed through youI will give this land (Canaan) to your seedYour seed shall be as plentiful as the dust of the earth and stars in heavenYou shall be the father of many nationsKings shall come out of youYour seed shall be victorious over their enemiesAbraham's test of faith: willingness to sacrifice IsaacThe origin of the 12 tribes of Israel through JacobKey Scripture ReferencesIsaiah 40:31"Those that wait on the Lord shall renew their strength"Ephesians 2:10"We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works"Genesis 15:7God's promise to Abraham about the landMatthew 4:4"Man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God"Reflection QuestionsWhat areas are you not trusting God?Where are you walking in self-dependency?What promises has God revealed to you?Where are you struggling or succeeding in keeping God's instructions?Coming NextPart 2 will explore additional covenants including:The Mosaic CovenantThe Davidic CovenantThe New Covenant (New Testament focus)ConnectSubscribe to the Substack for additional articles on Kingdom Agents and related topics.Podcast: Welcome Supply PodcastTagline: Divinely Driven - Walking into the fullness of who God created us to be This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oneoffsupply.substack.com