inherently redemptive nature to them.25 Another way to put this is that God’s communication of himself (Word) comes to us in the context of covenants.26 There is a pattern, a tapestry, to God’s speech from Old Testament to New. Such a pattern revolves around the concept of God covenanting with his chosen people in order to bring about his kingdom rule and reign. We see this inseparable connection between Word and covenant in three ways.27 First, God declares what he will do through covenant promises.