It is important to know the history of its past. Where do we come from and why. By comparing and contrasting the Abrahamic and Mosaic Covenants, we can see part of our history. These two alliances mark an important stage in Christian history. Both covenants can teach us a lesson about becoming a better Christian and knowing God better if we pay attention to what God wants us to learn. The Abrahamic Covenant lays the foundation for the formation of the Christian nation. The Mosaic Covenant follows in later years as a reminder of what was promised to the Christian nation in the Abrahamic Covenant. Both covenants are important for understanding the Old and New Testaments because they give us the historical context of the Bible and set the stage for the coming of Christ. ABRAHAMS' COVENANT WITH THE LORD Even though God considered people evil, He wanted to show grace. He wanted to separate certain people in the world to be His chosen people. “He wanted a chosen people: 1. To whom he would entrust the Holy Scriptures. 2. Be his witness to other nations. 3. By whom the promised Messiah might come” (Mears 47). This covenant is made between God and Abram. This covenant marks the beginning of the history of Israel, God's chosen people. God calls Abram while he is in Ur. He orders him to leave the country with his family for a land chosen by God. He promises to bless Abram and make his descendants a great nation. This promise will be fulfilled in the Mosaic Covenant. God makes a promise to bless Abrams personally and also promises that his name will be well known. This promise would later be fulfilled in the Davidic Covenant. God will bless anyone who blesses Abram, but will place a curse on anyone who attempts to heal... middle of paper ......o to become a better person. They both lay the foundations for the coming of Jesus and ensure that it is no longer necessary to make an animal sacrifice to obtain forgiveness of sins. All anyone has to do is confess their faith in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Works Cited Barker, Kenneth L.. Zondervan NIV Study Bible: New International Version. Updated 2008. ed. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan, 2008. Print. Charlesworth, Matthew. “Covenants in the Old Testament.” Academia.edu. Np, November 28, 2011. Web. April 10, 2014. “Doctrine of the Abrahamic Covenant #2.” versebyverse.org. Maranatha Church, nd Web. April 16, 2014. Houdmann, Michael. “What is the Mosaic Alliance?.” GotQuestions.org. I have questions, ministries, nd Web. April 16, 2014. Mears, Henrietta C.. What is the Bible. Rev. and updated. ed. Ventura, California, USA: Regal Books, 1983. Print.