followHIM Thoughts to Keep in Mind #2 • The Covenant • Dr. Ross Baron • Feb. 9-15
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Feb 9, 2026 Dr. Ross Barron, BYU professor and Old Testament scholar, offers concise reflections on the covenant. He traces its roots to premortality and Abraham, explains covenant signs and obligations, connects covenants to temple, family, and priesthood, and shows how covenant living shapes service, trials, and daily identity.
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Protect Covenant Permanence
- Protect covenant blessings by keeping covenants so local permanence (like temples) can flourish.
- View the land promise as lasting spiritual and communal stability, not only territory.
Marriage Mirrors Divine Covenant
- The marriage covenant models our covenant with God: cleaving, transformation, everlasting tie, and exclusive sacred powers.
- Spousal covenant imagery helps explain Israel as God's bride.
Abraham Sends Servant Twice
- Ross recounts a Hugh Nibley story where Abraham repeatedly sends his servant to search for anyone in need.
- The tale highlights Abraham's relentless compassion and hospitality.
