Even though the topic of relationships is very popular, few individuals ever reach the point of building lasting and meaningful bonds with others. Why do our connections with other people seem to stay superficial and never reach a deeper level? Because we’ve drifted away from the Biblical blueprint of what covenant relationships re intended to look like.
In this revised and updated edition of Asher Intrater’s classic, Covenant Relationships, you will receive time-tested practical keys that show you how to build relationships that:
- Are spiritually and emotionally fulfilling for everyone involved.
- Remain intact and solid even in the midst of conflict and disagreement.
- Reflect the timeless values outlined in Scripture.
- Develop godly character qualities of faithfulness, integrity and trust.
A covenantal attitude is a commitment to build long-lasting relationships. The principles of covenant show us how to make those relationships remain steady despite the many difficulties of life. In today’s world, it takes great courage to maintain faithfulness in relationships over a lifetime. Covenant is the bond that holds us together.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Chapter 1: Relationships: The Meaning of Life
Chapter 2: The Need for Covenant
Chapter 3: How a Covenant Works
Chapter 4: Cutting the Blood Covenant
Chapter 5: Interpersonal Covenants: Abraham and Abimelech
Chapter 6: Interpersonal Covenants: David and Jonathan
Chapter 7: Friendship: The Development of Trust
Chapter 8: Discipleship: Grooming Friendship
Chapter 9: Charisma vs. Character
Chapter 10: The Counsel of a Friend: Part 1
Chapter 11: The Counsel of a Friend: Part 2
Chapter 12: Loving Confrontation
Chapter 13: The Mechanics of Confrontation
Chapter 14: Congregational Membership
Chapter 15: Covenant Characteristics: Teamwork
Chapter 16: The Definition of Character
Chapter 17: To Confront or Not to Confront
Chapter 18: The Extent of Covenant Keeping
Chapter 19: Keeping Our Word
Chapter 30: Social Compacts
Chapter 21: Patriotism and Prophetic Political Impact
Chapter 22: The Expanding Kingdom
Chapter 23: Spheres of Kingdom Authority
Chapter 24: The Doctrine of Work
Chapter 25: Family Priorities Part 1
Chapter 26: Family Priorities Part 2
Chapter 27: Family Priorities Part 3
Chapter 28: Congregational Government: Eldership
Chapter 29: Responding to Leadership
Chapter 30: Delegation: The Gift of Administration
Chapter 31: Deaconate: The Gift of Service
Chapter 32: Financial Accountability
Chapter 33: Tribal Covenant: A Case of Corporate Judicial Action
Chapter 34: Tribal Loyalty
Chapter 35: The New Covenant of Nehemiah
Chapter 36: Reflections
About the Author:
Asher Intrater serves on the leadership teams at Ahavat Yeshua in Jerusalem, Tiferet Yeshua in Tel Aviv, Revive Israel Ministries, and Tikkun International. Revive Israel’s weekly email teaching and prayer update is currently being translated into 14 different languages.
