New Covenant of Grace

Written By Betty Predmore

HEBREWS 8:1-3

(November 7)

Have you ever heard the term "out with the old, in with the new"? This phrase is often spoken at the beginning of a new year, when people have set their minds to resolutions of new habits to replace the old ones, hoping to improve their situations in life.

Or sometimes it is meant to infer a person in leaving old regrets and ideas behind and looking towards new ideas or changes. This phrase is actually of Scottish origin when it was first spoken by the Douglas clan.

In chapter 8 of Hebrews, we are discussing covenants. The old covenant where the high priest was required to offer gifts and sacrifices has been replaced with a new covenant ... on that revolves around grace.

The old custom of high priests being chosen from the tribe of Levi and doing their daily sacrifices for the forgiveness of sins would never have permitted Jesus to be a high priest while he lived on earth. He was from the tribe of Judah, so it wasn't possible. But because of the sacrifice he made, there was no longer a need for the high priests and their daily sacrifices.

The old covenant, which was between God and Israel, was now replaced with a new covenant of grace in which Christ's offer to forgive our sins through his sacrifice of death on the cross leads us to God's grace.

Because of Jesus, we have a new way to receive forgiveness. This promise is written on our hearts and is our road to salvation. We no longer need the old covenant, which has become obsolete. We now live in a new covenant of grace.

So, when we make those new year's resolutions, those promises that we will do this or try that, and we end up failing in our efforts, grace is there. When we hurt someone with our words, intentionally or unintentionally, this new covenant of grace is available. ALL our sins, big and small, can be forgiven because of this new covenant of grace.

Betty Predmore

Betty Predmore is a writer, blogger, speaker and ministry leaders. She is the founder of Mom-Sense, Inc., a ministry designed for mentorship, connection and service to women of all life circumstances. Through this ministry, women are encouraged and supported with scripture and life application. Mom-Sense helps women overcome life struggles through small group classes with biblical curriculum, individual counseling, bible studies, and other areas of support.

Betty also directs the Imperial Valley Life Center, which is a non-profit faith-based pro life women’s resource center. She has a passion for saving the unborn and supporting mothers through pregnancy and motherhood.

Betty loves to speak at events, sharing the love of Jesus with other women. She does this through practical life application mingled with God’s word, and sprinkled with humor. Having experienced a broken home, divorce, abuse, grief, single motherhood, blended families, and adoption, she uses the broken places and movement of God in her own life to share His word in an inspiring way. She enjoys sharing her blogs on social media as a way of reaching out on a broader spectrum. Betty has many speaking topics which can be found on her website: www.bettypredmore.com

As an author, she has had the opportunity to impact women and reach deep into their hearts with her words of inspiration and encouragement. Through Pondering Virtue and Whispered Grace, she has created wonderful tools for the woman who is seeking direction in her spiritual walk.

Betty serves on the writing team of A Wife Like Me, and is also a contributor to Moms Encouraging Moms and Gift of Thorns. Her blogs have appeared in several magazine publications throughout the years including Southern Faith Magazine, Purposeful Life, and Aspiring Woman Magazine.

While Betty thrives on her ministry opportunities, her greatest blessings come from being a wife to Jim and a mama to their wonderful collection of children, who bring joy, laughter, and an occasional tear to her days.


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