Covenants in the Bible Quiz — People, Signs and Promises

Biblical covenants are binding agreements that reveal God's character and His plan for humanity. From Noah's rainbow to Jesus's sacrifice, these covenants establish the relationship between God and His people through specific signs, promises, and conditions. This advanced quiz challenges your understanding of the major covenants in both Old and New Testaments, exploring the people involved, the signs that marked them, and the eternal promises they contained.

🃏 Study Mode 🖨️ Print PDF 🖥️ Use in Class

More Quizzes →·Daily Challenge →·Bible Games →

Question 1 of 10

In the Abrahamic Covenant, what physical sign did God command Abraham to perform as a covenant mark on every male in his household?

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a covenant and a contract?+

A biblical covenant is a binding agreement between God and people established by God's sovereign initiative, usually sealed with a sign and involving unconditional promises, whereas a contract is typically a mutual agreement between equals with conditional terms. Covenants emphasize God's faithfulness and grace, while contracts emphasize mutual obligations and legal enforceability.

How many major covenants are there in the Bible?+

While scholars sometimes differ on specific numbering, the major covenants are: the Noahic Covenant (Genesis 9), the Abrahamic Covenant (Genesis 12, 15, 17), the Mosaic Covenant (Exodus 19-24), the Davidic Covenant (2 Samuel 7), and the New Covenant (Jeremiah 31, fulfilled in Jesus Christ). Each covenant builds on previous ones and reveals God's plan of redemption.

How does the New Covenant relate to the Old Testament covenants?+

The New Covenant, established through Jesus Christ's death and resurrection, fulfills and supersedes the previous covenants while preserving their promises. Jesus is the ultimate mediator and the fulfillment of the Abrahamic and Davidic covenants, and His sacrifice eliminates the need for the Mosaic sacrificial system while internationalizing God's blessings to all believers, both Jewish and Gentile.