Communion: The Celebration of the Covenant of Peace
Communion: The Celebration of the Covenant of Peace
A. In Scripture covenants or agreements of peace were solemnized by a meal.
1. This was the case with the covenant between Abimelech and Isaac. GEN 26:26-31. 2. This was the case with the covenant between Laban and Jacob. GEN 31:44-55.
3. This was the case with the agreement between Abner and David. 2SAM 3:20-21. 4. Sharing a meal suggests peace, friendship, and fellowship.
a. In the peace offering, God, the priest, and the worshipper all partook of a ...