Conclusion of Questions From Readers

First, Jesus appeared before Jehovah; next, Jesus offered up the value of his sacrifice to Jehovah' and finally, Jehovah accepted the value of Jesus' shed blood. Until these steps were taken, the new covenant was not operative.

The Bible does not tell us exactly when Jehovah accepted the value of Jesus' sacrifice. Accordingly, we cannot pinpoint a specific time when the new covenant was validated and also put into effect.  Nevertheless, we do know that Jesus ascended to heaven ten days before Pentecost.  (Acts 1:3)  At some point during this short period of time, he presented the value of his sacrifice to Jehovah, who accepted it.  (Hebrews 9:12) Proof of this fact was visibly evident at Pentecost.  (Acts 2:1-4,32, 33) The new covenant was then obviously in places and working.

In summary, the new covenant as validated and inaugurated after Jehovah accepted the value of Jesus' shed blood.  The covenant then became operative with the High Priest, Jesus, serving as its Mediator.  -HEBREWS 7:25; 8:1-3, 6; 9:13-15. 

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