Under These Terms

Obed Martinez

January 12, 2025

Main Idea

The central theme of Pastor Obed's sermon was the concept of covenant and how it shapes our relationship with God. He explained that a covenant is a binding agreement that God initiates with His people, promising them a future and a hope. Pastor Obed highlighted that God's covenant is about revealing His character ('I Am'), providing a future inheritance, listening to our cries, and reaffirming His commitment to us. He urged us to understand that our identity and destiny are rooted in this covenant, and despite our past or current challenges, God's covenant assures us of His faithfulness and our ultimate victory.

Scripture References

Exodus 6:1-8, Galatians 3:29, Isaiah 55:1, Deuteronomy 29:9

How does understanding God's covenant with us change the way we view our challenges and future?

In what ways can we align our speech and actions with the promises of God's covenant?

Discussion Questions:

What steps can we take to move past our history and embrace the destiny God has for us?

How can we support one another in holding onto God's promises when circumstances seem to contradict them?

What does it mean to live out the reality of being in a covenant relationship with God in our daily lives?

Summary

In the sermon 'Under These Terms,' Pastor Obed shared a powerful message about God's covenant with us. He reminded us that God's work in our lives is always based on covenant, a divine agreement that brings about transformation. Pastor Obed used the story of Moses and the Israelites in Exodus to illustrate how God reveals His name, promises a future, hears our prayers, and reaffirms His covenant with us. He emphasized that God is speaking to our potential, not our current reality, and that our past does not disqualify us from God's purposes. The sermon encouraged us to trust in God's unchanging love, unlimited power, and the abundant future He has for us.