What is the purpose of biblical covenants such as Noah's and Abraham's?

• A. To describe rites for temple construction.
• B. To grant wealth to a single tribe.
• C. To regulate food laws only.
• D. To establish a relationship with God and reveal how faith and obedience bless all nations.

Answer: (D)

Biblical covenants establish a relationship with God and show how faith and obedience bring blessing to all nations. Agreements like Noah’s and Abraham’s reveal that God pledges to be with people and to bless them when they trust and follow Him. These covenants point to a plan that extends beyond a single event or group, making right relation with God the foundation for blessing that reaches all nations. Noah’s covenant demonstrates God’s ongoing care for humanity, while Abraham’s expands that promise to his descendants and, in a broader sense, to every nation through blessing that flows from living in faith and obedience. The other options focus on specific rituals, wealth for one tribe, or only dietary rules, which don’t capture the broader purpose of how God seeks a sustained relationship with people and invites the world to share in His blessings.