THE BLOOD COVENANT

Matthew 26:17-19, 26-28
Exodus 12:21-28 The history of Passover
Covenant Ceremony

1. Exchanging coats – 2Corinthians 5:21
2. Taking each other's belt of weapons – Ephesians 6:13. Exodus 23:22 God says that he will be an enemy to your enemies.
3. Making promises
4. The seal of the covenant

Atonement vs Remission

Leviticus 17:11 The Greek word katallage or Hebrew word kaphar means atonement/covering (this is what the blood of bulls and sheep in the O.T would do to people's sins – cover them).
The Greek word aphesis means remission/sending away (this is what the blood of Jesus does to our sins – wash them away). Matthew 26:28 (King James Version)

Hebrews 10:1-4,11-22 (Amplified) The blood of Jesus washes our sins away. The blood of bulls could only cover sins and the guilt conscience would always remain.
1John 1:7

Revelation 5:9 We have been redeemed by the blood of Jesus.
1Corinthians 11:23-30 Holy Communion