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In ancient times, the representatives of the contracting parties would often make an incision on, or near their wrists, and mingle the blood of the representatives. They would introduce material like dirt or gunpowder to prevent the wounds from healing in a normal fashion, leaving a noticeable scar. The scar was to be displayed to mutual enemies to put them on notice of the covenant relationship and commitments of the contracting parties.

Father God told Jesus in Isaiah 49:16 that He had engraved Jesus on the palm of His hands. In Isaiah 55:5, the prophet talks about the Messiah being pierced for our transgressions. The mark on the hands of Jesus puts the Adversary on notice that Jesus is our covenant representative.

One of the terms of the New Covenant is that the Father agrees to forgive a repentant, sinful mankind in exchange for the sacrificial blood of Jesus becoming the redeeming instrumentality for the reconciling of God and man.

The exchange of robes of covenant representatives symbolized a mixture of identities of the contracting parties. In the New Covenant, Jesus takes on our robe of sinfulness to become sin on our behalf. (2Cor.5:21) We in turn take on the robe of Christ, which makes us the righteousness of God in Christ. (2Cor.5:21) (also known as imputed righteousness

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Performing the New Covenant requirements in a Kingdom of God context is radically different than our "Church attendance" habits, one time per week. It is a life-style. It requires a new level of commitment in time, focus, priorities, and dedication. It requires a new way of thinking, taking every thought captive to make them obey the instructions of Messiah Jesus. Our spiritual "radar" has to be engaged 24/7 as we are led by the Holy Spirit in all aspects of our lives. This new level of commitment is consistent with the selflessness and dedication expressed in the formation of ancient blood covenants. This is God's normative. It is expected if we are to be engaged in the mission and battle of bringing God's heavenly kingdom structure to Earth. It requires our all in all.

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