Women’s Bible Study meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 10am. This summer we begin a new study in Biblical Covenants taught by Pastor Christian. You can see a full course outline below. The reading assignments are all found in Sacred Bond: Covenant Theology Explored.
This study meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 10am | 31121 Chemin Coutet, Temecula, CA | Childcare Provided | Call or text Annie Hook for more info: (951) 526-6958.
Introduction to Biblical Covenants: A Reformed Presbyterian Perspective
Welcome to our 8-week study on Biblical covenants, a journey through the theological and historical framework of God’s redemptive relationship with humanity. This course will define the nature of a covenant—an oath-based relationship with obligations, blessings, and curses—and explore its centrality in Scripture as the structure for God’s sovereign dealings in history. Over the eight weeks, we will examine key covenants, including the Covenant of Redemption, the Covenant of Works, the Covenant of Grace, the Common Grace Covenant, and the historical covenants with Abraham, Moses, David, and the New Covenant fulfilled in Christ. These covenants reveal God’s unchanging faithfulness, sovereign grace, and the unfolding of His redemptive plan.
Our primary source reading will be Sacred Bond: Covenant Theology Explored by Michael G. Brown and Zach M. Keele, supplemented by relevant passages from Scripture and the Westminster Confession of Faith. Each week, beginning July 8, 2025, and concluding October 28, 2025, will include lectures, discussions, and engagement with assigned readings to deepen our understanding of covenant theology and its implications for faith and life. No prior theological training is required—just a heart eager to explore God’s Word and grow in awe of our covenant-keeping God. Join us as we trace the scarlet thread of God’s promises through history, culminating in the glory of the New Covenant in Christ.
Week 1 – What is a Covenant? Overview of Historical Covenants
July 8th, 2025
Overview: What is a Covenant? Why is Covenant Theology important for us to understand as 21st Century Christians? Our first session will seek to define covenant and show that it is not only a framework for understanding Biblical history, but the means that God uses to relates to us as his redeemed people.
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Week 2 – The Covenant of Redemption
July 22nd, 2025
Overview: Before the world began, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit made a plan to save us. The Father chose a people to redeem, the Son agreed to be our Savior, and the Spirit promised to apply this salvation to our lives. This session will help us marvel at God’s love that planned our salvation before time!
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Week 3 – The Covenant of Works
August 12, 2025
Overview: God made a promise to Adam: obey perfectly and live forever, or disobey and face separation from God. Adam’s failure shows us our need for a Savior. We’ll explore how this covenant sets the stage for God’s bigger plan of grace.
Suggested Reading:
- Genesis 1:26-3:7, Hosea 6:7, Romans 5:12-21
- Sacred Bond, “Failure in Paradise: The Covenant of Works”
- WCF Chapters 7.1, 17.1
Week 4 – The Covenant of Grace and The Covenant of Common Grace
August 26th, 2025
Overview: After Adam’s failure, God didn’t give up! He promised salvation through the Covenant of Grace, starting with Adam and Eve and continuing through history to Jesus. We’ll also look at the Common Grace Covenant, where God shows kindness to all people. These covenants show God’s heart to redeem and care for His creation.
Suggested Reading:
- Genesis 3:15-24, Genesis 9:1-17, Genesis 17:1-7, Exodus 6:7, Leviticus 17:1-14, Jeremiah 31:31-34
- Sacred Bond, “I Will Be Your God: The Covenant of Grace” and “Promise in the Cloud: The Common Grace Covenant”
- WCF Chapter 7
Week 5 – Abrahamic Covenant
September 9th, 2025
Overview: God chose Abraham and promised to bless him, give him a family, and make him a blessing to the world. This covenant points to Jesus, who fulfills God’s promises to all nations. We’ll see how God’s faithfulness to Abraham encourages us to trust Him.
Suggested Reading:
- Genesis 12:1-9, 15:1-21, 17:1-14
- Sacred Bond, “I Will Give to You: The Abrahamic Covenant”
Week 6 – Mosaic Covenant
September 23, 2025
Overview: God gave Israel the law through Moses to guide them and show their need for a Savior. This covenant points to Jesus, who perfectly kept the law for us. We’ll explore how God’s law and grace work together to lead us to Christ.
Suggested Reading:
- Exodus 19:1-20:21, Galatians 3:15-23
- Sacred Bond, “Don’t Spare the Rod: The Mosaic Covenant”
- WCF Chapters 7.5, 17.2-4
Week 7 – Davidic Covenant
October 14th, 2025
Overview: God promised David a forever kingdom through a righteous king—Jesus! We’ll see how this covenant points to Christ as our eternal King who rules with love and justice.
Suggested Reading:
- 2 Samuel 7, Jeremiah 33:20-21, Acts 13:32-37
- Sacred Bond, “The King Who Did: The Davidic Covenant”
Week 8 – The New Covenant
October 28th, 2025
Overview: The New Covenant is God’s ultimate promise, fulfilled in Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. Through Him, we’re forgiven, transformed, and brought into God’s family forever. We’ll celebrate how all of God’s covenants lead to this glorious hope!
Suggested Reading:
- Deuteronomy 30:1-10, Jeremiah 31:31-33, Galatians 3:23-29
- Sacred Bond, “Dawn of the New Creation: The New Covenant”
- WCF Chapter 7.5-6