Covenant of Peace | S6 Ep. 6

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The Covenant of Peace – Step into Scripture Podcast

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Today’s episode will help us understand the significance of the "Covenant of Peace" in Isaiah and its relevance to New Testament believers, emphasizing the importance of contextual scripture reading and the spiritual reality of Christ’s reign.

In this episode of the Step into Scripture podcast, hosts Tina and Matt Wilson divve into week six of their chronological Bible reading, focusing on the 'Sounds' section which includes major and minor prophets of the Old Testament. They discuss Isaiah 49-66, 2 Kings 20-21, 2 Chronicles 32-33, and Nahum 1-3. The conversation highlights the often-overlooked passages, emphasizing the transition from judgment to hope and restoration found in Isaiah. Key themes include the covenant of peace established by Jesus, the impact of sin and covenant rejection, and understanding spiritual realities depicted through physical imagery. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on how these insights apply to their daily lives and relationships.

Key Takeaways
00:00 Welcome to Step into Scripture

00:37 Introduction to the Covenant of Peace

01:31 Understanding Isaiah's Prophecies

03:18 The Shift from Judgment to Comfort

08:02 The Role of Covenants in the Bible

12:06 The Mosaic Covenant and Its Implications

13:43 David's Covenant and the Promise of a King

16:41 The New Covenant of Peace through Christ

21:42 Spiritual Realities of the Covenant of Peace

24:38 Living in the Covenant of Peace Today

37:29 Conclusion and Reflection Questions

In this episode of the "Step into Scripture" podcast, Tina and Matt Wilson explore the theme "Covenant of Peace" from Isaiah in the Old Testament. They begin with an introduction about themselves, the podcast's purpose, and the value of going deeply into lesser-read Bible passages. Currently, they're in week six of their reading plan, covering Isaiah 49-66, 2 Kings 20-21, 2 Chronicles 32-33, and Nahum 1-3.

The episode highlights the often-overlooked book of Isaiah, stressing its significance for New Covenant believers. Though Isaiah's narratives are filled with judgment, vivid imagery, and cryptic messages, they offer essential lessons for today. Tina and Matt discuss themes of accountability and God's judgment on Israel, Judah, and other nations due to their sins, using Isaiah's imagery to illustrate the consequences of nations clashing, societies collapsing, and people being exiled.

The hosts then transition to the comforting aspect of Isaiah, recalling Isaiah 40's shift from judgment to comfort and restoration, linking it to the coming of the Messiah and the New Testament, particularly Mark 1:1-4. They note that many miss the deeper understanding of these texts without reading them in context.

A significant part of this episode reviews biblical covenants, focusing on God's unbroken promises despite human failures. They discuss covenants with Abraham, Moses, and David, explaining how each represents God’s intent to dwell among His people and establish a divine relationship despite their recurrent disobedience.

Addressing common misinterpretations of Isaiah's prophecies, they argue that many believers mistakenly view these promises as only for a future heavenly realm when they actually apply to Christians now. They clarify that metaphors like lions eating straw and wolves lying with lambs symbolize spiritual peace rather than literal events.

The episode also emphasizes understanding Jesus' government, as presented in Isaiah 9:6-7, where He is called the Prince of Peace. This government is spiritual, encompassing eternal truths and moral laws found in Jesus' teachings, especially the Sermon on the Mount.

Matt and Tina draw parallels between the Old Testament covenants and Jesus' new covenant, explaining that peace with God is achieved through Christ’s sacrifice. They highlight that true peace is an internal state from a relationship with God, not the absence of external conflict.

The episode concludes with reflective questions, encouraging listeners to contemplate Isaiah's shift from judgment to hope, the impact of Jesus' covenant of peace in their lives, and the use of physical imagery to convey spiritual truths. They also prompt listeners to consider personal experiences of recognizing Jesus as the Prince of Peace.

In summary, this episode offers a thorough examination of Isaiah, interpreting its prophecies and covenants in the context of the New Testament and Jesus' teachings. It encourages deeper, contextual engagement with scripture, illustrating the enduring relevance of biblical texts in modern spiritual life.

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