--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: 31“Behold, the wdays are coming, says the…" description: "\"“31“Behold, the wdays are coming, says the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah— 32“not according..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f39/john-macarthur-1117_quote_31-behold-the-wdays-are-coming-says-the_1615540.jpg" --- # 31“Behold, the wdays are coming, says the LORD, when I… ![“31“Behold, the wdays are coming, says the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah— 32“not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that xI took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt, My covenant which…” quote by John MacArthur](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f39/john-macarthur-1117_quote_31-behold-the-wdays-are-coming-says-the_1615540.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f39/john-macarthur-1117_quote_31-behold-the-wdays-are-coming-says-the_1615540.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f39/john-macarthur-1117_quote_31-behold-the-wdays-are-coming-says-the_1615540.jpg) > ““31“Behold, the wdays are coming, says the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah— 32“not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that xI took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt, My covenant which they broke, 8though I was a husband to them, says the LORD. 33y“But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the LORD: zI will put My law in their minds, and write it on their 9hearts; aand I will be their God, and they shall be My people.”” [John MacArthur](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/john-macarthur/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. God promises a new covenant where His law is internalized, fostering intimate relationship rather than external rules. **In simple terms:** A new, internal covenant with God replaces old external laws. Key Takeaway Seek inner transformation through divine guidance. Themes covenant spirituality renewal law heart Mood reflective inspirational Type theological spiritual When to use this quote - personal prayer - community worship - ethical living - inner moral development Key Concepts inner law relationship with deity spiritual renewal Questions to Reflect On - How does internalizing values differ from obeying rules? - What does a personal relationship with God look like? 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