Key Bible Verse

2 Corinthians 3:7-8 — “Now if the ministry of death, engraved in letters on stones [the Old Covenant, the Law], which came with such glory and splendor that the Israelites were not able to look steadily at the face of Moses because of its glory, a fading glory, how will the ministry of the Spirit [the New Covenant] fail to be even more glorious?”

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The Glory of the Old Covenant

The Old Covenant had its kind of glory, as seen in the mighty acts performed by great men and women of faith.

Joshua 10:12-13 — “Then Joshua spoke to the Lord on the day when the Lord handed over the Amorites to the sons of Israel, and Joshua said in the sight of Israel, ‘Sun, stand still at Gibeon, And moon, in the Valley of Aijalon.’ So the sun stood still, and the moon stopped, Until the nation [of Israel] took vengeance upon their enemies.”

Exodus 14:21-22 — “Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the Lord swept the sea back by a strong east wind all that night and turned the seabed into dry land, and the waters were divided. So the sons of Israel went into the middle of the sea on dry land, and the waters formed a wall to them on their right hand and on their left.”

Numbers 20:11 — “Then Moses raised his hand [in anger]; and with his rod he struck the rock twice [instead of speaking to the rock as the Lord had commanded]. And the water poured out abundantly, and the congregation and their livestock drank [fresh water].”

1 Kings 17:1 — “Now Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the settlers of Gilead, said to Ahab, ‘As the Lord, the God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, there shall be neither dew nor rain these years, except by my word.'”

2 Kings 6:6 — “The man of God said, ‘Where did it fall?’ When he showed him the place, Elisha cut off a stick and threw it in there, and made the iron [axe head] float.”

Even though these men lived under a lesser covenant, God’s glory was still evident in their lives. If the old covenant was this powerful, imagine how much greater the glory and power available to us in the New Covenant through the ministry of the Spirit!

The Greater Glory of the New Covenant

John 8:56 — “Your father Abraham greatly rejoiced [to see] My day (My incarnation). He saw it and was delighted.”

Abraham foresaw the coming of Christ and rejoiced. Why? Because he knew that those under the New Covenant would be greater, have deeper understanding, and walk in greater authority than he ever did. This is why we, as New Covenant believers, must approach God with confidence, knowing that He has called us to accomplish even greater things than Elijah, Moses, and Joshua.

John 14:12 — “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, anyone who believes in Me [as Savior] will also do the things that I do; and he will do even greater things than these [in extent and outreach], because I am going to the Father.”

Bible Reading (For Study)

Hebrews 8:6
Hebrews 7:22
John 14:12-14

Practical Applications

• Pray with Boldness – When you approach God in prayer, do so with the understanding that you are part of a greater covenant with better promises.
• Expect Miracles – Believe that God still works powerfully today through His Spirit in you.
• Live in Confidence – Stop seeing yourself as weak or incapable; you have the authority of Christ in you.
• Step Out in Faith – Do not hesitate to act when God leads you to pray for someone, share the gospel, or trust Him for the impossible.

Prayer

Father, I thank You for the privilege of living under the New Covenant, which is established on better promises. I walk in the confidence that Your Spirit is in me, and through Him, I can do even greater works for Your glory. Strengthen my faith and help me to live boldly in Your power. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

In Christ,
Godwin.