I. The Old Covenant—the Law of Moses

A. Temporary in nature (Galatians 3:19, 24)
B. Carnal in practice (Hebrews 9:8-10)
C. National in scope (Leviticus 26:46; Psalm 78:5)

II. The need for change

A. The fault found in the people under the first covenant (Hebrews 8:7-13; Acts 15:10)
B. Jesus abrogated the first covenant (Hebrews 10:9; Colossians 2:14; Ephesians 2:15; Romans 7:1-6)

III. The New Covenant—the gospel of Christ

A. Eternal in nature (Hebrews 13:20)
B. Spiritual in practice (Hebrews 13:15; 1 Peter 2:5, 9)
C. Universal in scope (Galatians 3:28; Romans 1:16-17)