UNDER CONTRACT "The Anatomy of a Blood Covenant, Pt. 3"

Lakeshore Catawba Pastor: Scott Jefferson

Review
3 Major Parts of a Blood Covenant
1. Covenant Terms
2. Covenant Parameters
3. Ceremonial Commitments (9)

9 Ceremonial Commitments
1. Trail of Blood
2. Exchange of Coats
3. Exchange of Weapons Belts
4. Walk of Blood
5. Cutting/Scarring of Flesh

Ceremonial Commitments (Cont.)
6. Blessing and Cursing
All that I am and all that I own are now at your disposal. I am your ally and I promise to support, defend, and bless you every way I can. However, if you break the covenant I will become your enemy and use all I have to bring you and your generation to ruin.
7. Exchange of Names
I now bear your name; forever, we are one.
Abram -- AbraHamSarai -- SaraH
8. Covenant Meal
They shared a meal together consisting of 2 primary elements: Bread & Wine
Bread - Physical body (Outside)Wine - Life flow of blood (Inside)
9. Establish a Memorial
A constant reminder of the covenant. Common memorial symbols included: Rocks, Sheep, Trees
Most common in Christian Faith: Cross & Empty Grave
Cross - Covenant was signed & sealed
Empty Grave - Covenant was activated