Can we discuss the EARLIEST disclosure of new covenant?

Christianity is eager to tie their claim to the “New Covenant” back to Jeremiah 31:31 in spite of some problems. However, the unmistakable link between Jeremiah 31:33 and Deuteronomy 30:6, both referring to the deployment of the law being written on their hearts….well, that is something they don’t really want to talk about.

Why?

Well, I can think of a reason or two…

• The Deuteronomy text depicts the original Torah returning to the hearts and minds of people in Deu 30:1, and Christianity is deeply invested in a divestment in the “old law”.
• It describes a repentance and a return to the law, not some new law, the one that was given to Moses, “all I command you today”. Deu 30:2 Unlike Jeremiah, there’s no wiggle room here to substitute some “law of Christ” invented by Paul. The bait-and-switch that supposes a new covenant imposes a new law doesn’t work in this passage.
• It specifies to hear and obey the voice of Yehovah, not Paul’s “my gospel”, not even Jesus. Deu 30:2.
• It results in “mercy on you” without any shedding of blood to the great dismay of Christianity. Deu 30:3.
• It provides foundation for distinction between the “shepherds” that “gather” or “scatter” characterized in Ezekiel 34 and elsewhere, and some pretty scary consequences for those that trample God’s plan on regathering.
• It says the Law is not too hard to follow, while Christianity claims it’s impossible to follow. Deu 30:11-14.
• It says we have a choice and are not predisposed by Adam and Eve’s mistake as the original sin doctrine insists. Deu 30:15. Deu 30:19-20.
• It makes it clear it was intended to bless you, not curse you as Christianity claims. Deu 30:6-10. Deu 30:16. Deu 30:19.
• Repentance and return to Torah precedes the application of the New Covenant. Deu 30:1-2, Deu 30:6.

Notice how Malachi 4:4 ALSO says you’ll see a return to Torah in the “days of Elijah” and before the “day of the Lord”.

• Prophecy
• Redemption
• Forgiveness
• Covenants