Bible reference the old blessing for the new

What a beautiful topic!

In the Bible, there are several references to blessings that can be applied to both the old and the new. Here are a few examples:

  1. The Blessing of Abraham: In Genesis 12:3, God says to Abraham, "I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you." This blessing is not only for Abraham's descendants, but also for all nations. In Galatians 3:8, Paul writes, "And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel beforehand to Abraham, saying, 'In you all the nations shall be blessed.'"
  2. The Blessing of Jacob: In Genesis 27:28-29, Jacob blesses his sons, saying, "May God give you of the dew of heaven and the richness of the earth and plenty of grain and wine. May nations serve you and peoples bow down to you. Be lord over your brothers, and may the sons of your mother bow down to you. May those who curse you be cursed and those who bless you be blessed."
  3. The Blessing of Moses: In Deuteronomy 28:1-14, Moses blesses the Israelites, saying, "If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully follow all his commands I give you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations on earth. You will be blessed above all peoples; all these blessings will rest on you and be with you if you obey the Lord your God: You will lend to many nations but will borrow from none."
  4. The Blessing of Jesus: In Luke 24:47-48, Jesus says, "And that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be preached in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things. I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high."

These blessings are not limited to specific individuals or groups, but are meant to be applied to all people who put their trust in God. They are a reminder of God's love and provision for humanity, and are still relevant today.

In the New Testament, we see that these blessings are fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who is the ultimate blessing from God to humanity. Through faith in Jesus, we can receive these blessings and experience the fullness of God's love and provision in our lives.