There are so many ceremonial steps to covenant making, that it is worthwhile to take the time to study them. They are full of relational significance. Once we learn them, we begin to appreciate why God selected covenants as the tool to implement a profound relationship between Himself and his children. This is a study that will pay off amazing relational dividends between you and God.

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What are some of the key words found in the Formation and Performance of covenants? Covenants are contracts governing relationships.

Words often found in covenants: kindness, mercy, peace, steadfast, faithfulness, loyalty, friendship.

Identificational words found in covenants: "in", "with", "together", "joined to", "included".

Ceremonial words found in covenants: "blessings", "curses", "oath", "vow", "treaty", "testament".

Ceremonies regarding the making of Covenants were often public affairs witnessed by several observers to accentuate the significance of the event. Representatives from the tribal or community groups were selected to represent the parties and to later act as guarantors of the performance of the covenant terms.

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Covenants, unlike contracts; are written in blood. Contracts are written in ink. A covenant is the giving over of one self relationally and unselfishly to the well-being of another person. In order for covenants to work, one must have a healthy reverence/fear of God. The only way to end a covenant is through the death of one of the participants. (similar to a wedding covenant's vows.)

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