"The Blood Covenant" - Bro. Don Rogers

April 12, 2026

Bro. Don Rogers

In this week’s POSC Podcast, guest minister Bro. Don Rogers delivers a powerful and deeply convicting message titled “The Blood Covenant.” With clarity, urgency, and spiritual depth, this message calls believers to move beyond surface-level faith and step into a true covenant relationship with Jesus Christ. At its core, “The Blood Covenant” is a call to deeper commitment—a reminder that God’s covenant is costly, powerful, and unbreakable. And while we may struggle in the process, His grace empowers us to live out what we could never accomplish on our own. If you’ve ever felt the tension between where you are and where God is calling you to be, this message will challenge you, refine you, and draw you closer to the heart of God. To learn more about what God is doing in Sheboygan County and beyond, visit us at posc.church!

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Episode Notes

Main Point: A true relationship with God is not casual—it is a blood covenant that requires surrender, transformation, and faithfulness, especially through conflict and process.

Jesus’ teaching about eating His flesh and drinking His blood was not literal—it was an invitation into deep covenant relationship.
Covenant is not a casual agreement or contract—it is initiated by God and requires complete alignment to His will.
Biblical covenant always involves cutting—God removing attitudes, behaviors, and desires that do not reflect Him.
Covenant is proven in conflict—adversity reveals whether we truly belong to Him.
Many fall away not because truth is absent, but because covenant becomes uncomfortable or costly.
The blood of Jesus is the most expensive sacrifice ever given—our response should reflect its value.
Walking in covenant is not a one-time event (salvation), but a lifelong process of transformation.
Our lives are “living epistles”—others encounter Jesus through how we live, respond, and endure.

Key Scriptures:

John 6:56–66 – Many turned away when covenant teaching became difficult.
John 3:3–5 – The new birth introduces us into covenant.
Romans 8:7 – The carnal mind is at enmity with God.
Colossians 2:9–11 – The circumcision (cutting) of Christ.
Matthew 24:10–13 – Falling away vs. enduring in covenant.

Major Themes:

Covenant Over Convenience: Following Jesus is not about comfort—it is about commitment.
Cutting Produces Transformation: God removes what does not belong to Him.
Conflict Reveals Covenant: Trials expose what we truly believe and who we follow.
The Value of the Blood: Jesus paid the highest price—our lives should reflect that value.
Process and Growth: Covenant is lived out daily, not just experienced once.
Presentation Matters: Our lives reflect Christ to others—both inwardly and outwardly.

Reflection Questions:

Am I living in true covenant with God—or just proximity to Him?
What areas of my life is God trying to “cut away” for my growth?
How do I respond when following God becomes difficult or uncomfortable?