Les Feldick Bible Study

Was the covenant promise to Abraham spiritual or physical?

The covenant promise to Abraham was spiritual, not physical. It was heavenly in origin, never left the hands of spiritual beings, and was ordained by angels through a mediator. Abraham was merely the subject of it; he could not touch or change it, and God kept it settled despite Israel's breaking it.

Les teaches that the covenant promise made to Abraham was spiritual, not physical. It was heavenly in origin, never left the hands of spiritual beings, and was ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator. Abraham became only the subject of it—he couldn't touch it or change it. Even though his offspring would break it repeatedly, God kept it settled and will never go back on it. That is why we can say with confidence He is not through with Israel; He will finish and fulfill those covenant promises. If Israel were off the board, all the covenants would fall apart.