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      <image:caption>After widespread evil and the Flood, God made an unconditional promise: He would never again destroy the earth with a flood. The rainbow serves as the visible, permanent sign of this covenant. Because it is universal (made with all humanity and every living creature), it ensures that history can continue and God’s plan of redemption can unfold. This covenant rests entirely on God’s unchanging word.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>God called Abram (later Abraham) and made three core promises: numerous descendants, the land of Canaan, and blessing to all nations. God alone walked through the animal pieces — symbolizing that He would bear any curse if the promises failed. Circumcision was later given as the sign.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>After rescuing Israel from slavery in Egypt, God met them at Mount Sinai and established the Mosaic Covenant. Its purpose was to shape them into a holy nation set apart for God, providing detailed laws for worship, morality, justice, and daily life. The Sabbath was given as its special sign. Unlike the unconditional covenants, this one was conditional: if Israel obeyed God’s commands, they would experience His blessing and dwell securely in the Promised Land. If they disobeyed, they would face discipline and eventual exile.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Prophesied by Jeremiah and established by Jesus’ death and resurrection, this covenant brings heart transformation, full forgiveness, and the indwelling Holy Spirit. It is open to all — Jew and Gentile — through faith. Jesus perfectly fulfills every previous covenant: He is the promised Seed, the obedient Israelite, the eternal King, and the Mediator whose blood seals it.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Lee Strobel methodically applies his legal and journalistic skills to examine the historical evidence for Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection, ultimately concluding that the case for Christianity is overwhelming and rationally compelling.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Bible displays remarkable unity because its ultimate Author is the Holy Spirit.</image:caption>
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