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The Cup of the Covenant
Written: ~1400 BC→Fulfilled: ~AD 30
Moses sealed the Sinai Covenant with blood, Jesus sealed the New Covenant with his own blood at the Last Supper.
Prophecy & Fulfillment
Old Testament Prophecy
Exodus 24:8
"Moses then took the blood, sprinkled it on the people and said, "This is the blood of the covenant that the Lord has made with you in accordance with all these words.""
New Testament Fulfillment
Matthew 26:28
""This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.""
Commentary
Jesus's words at the Last Supper ("This is my blood of the covenant") deliberately echo Moses's words at Sinai. The Old Covenant was sealed with animal blood; the New Covenant is sealed with the blood of the Son of God. The Last Supper is the moment of covenant inauguration.