1. Lord, Remember David
Psalm 132

2. About this Psalm A psalm of ascents (120-134)
Author unknown, but possibly Solomon – similar words to vs were quoted by him at the dedication of the temple (2 Chronicles 6:41-42)
A Psalm calling the LORD to remember His promise to David

3. Lord, Remember David (1-10)
Remember David in his afflictions (1)
A prayer – calling God to remember His promises (James 1:4-6, Hebrews 4:16)
David in his afflictions – David suffered often, and while flawed, David NEVER denied the LORD!

4. Lord, Remember David (1-10)
David’s vow (2-5)
He would not rest until he found a place for the LORD
Either David is physically afflicted, or he is conflicted realizing the Ark is not where it should be

5. Lord, Remember David (1-10)
David’s vow (2-5) – A history of the ark of the covenant
Built at Mt. Sinai – placed in the tabernacle and approached once a year by the High Priest with blood for the people Exodus 25: Leviticus 16

6. Lord, Remember David (1-10)
A history of the ark of the covenant
During period of Judges at Shiloh – Joshua 18:1
Captured by Philistines – 1 Samuel 4
Returned to Israel – 1 Samuel At Beth-Shemesh (1 Sam. 6:19), Then moved to Kirjath Jearmin – 1 Samuel 7:2 – for 20 years

7. Lord, Remember David (1-10)
A history of the ark of the covenant
Mentioned in 1 Samuel 14:18, during reign of Saul
David desires to bring the ark into Jerusalem – 2 Samuel 6 (consider our psalm)
Uzzah struck dead for touching the ark - 2 Samuel 6:1-10.
At house of Obed-Edom for 3 months 2 Sam. 6:11

8. Lord, Remember David (1-10)
A history of the ark of the covenant
Brought to Jerusalem by David - 2 Samuel 6:12-23
Remains there until Solomon builds temple – 1 Kings 8, 2 Chronicles 6, see 6:41-42 at dedication

9. Lord, Remember David (1-10)
THOUGHT: Are we searching for the Lord? A place for Him to dwell in our lives?
Matthew 13: Matthew 5:6, hungering and thirsting after righteousness
Are we “afflicted” as we seek to give God a home within us?

10. Lord, Remember David (1-10)
Let us go into His tabernacle (6- 10)
We heard of it in Ephrathah, found it in a field A description of Bethlehem (Micah 5:2, Matthew 2:6) NOTE: This is the place where David was raised, possibly born (1 Samuel 17:12)

11. Lord, Remember David (1-10)
Let us go into His tabernacle (7-9)
A determination to serve God with purity. A resting place for His ark.
Thought: True worship – John 4:24, 1 Peter 2:5, 9 – we are priests. Do we rejoice worshipping in His presence! 1 Thessalonians 2:19 – our hope and rejoicing – you in the presence of the Lord Jesus at His coming

12. Lord, Remember David (1-10)
For your servant David’s sake (10)
A prayer that He continue to remember His promises!
Promises made to David 2 Samuel 7: David was not permitted to build the temple – 1 Chron. 28:3, but he prepared everything for his son to build it
Lesson: God keeps His promises! He remembers His Anointed

13. I will set up your throne, the fruit of your body (11)
The LORD Answers (11-18)
I will set up your throne, the fruit of your body (11)
Physically fulfilled in Solomon
But the promise goes deeper - Luke 1:32, Acts 2:30-31, Romans 1:3-4 – Jesus is seated on the throne of David!

14. The LORD Answers (11-18) IF your sons keep My covenant (12)
Conditional! (see 2 Chronicles 7:17-20) For generations, David’s “sons” sat on his throne, until their rebellion resulted in their removal!
Our conditional blessing – 1 John 1:7, Hebrews 10:38, 2:1-3

15. The LORD has chosen Zion as His resting place (13-14)
The LORD Answers (11-18)
The LORD has chosen Zion as His resting place (13-14)
See 2 Chronicles 7:16, For now I have chosen and sanctified this house, that My name may be there forever; and My eyes and My heart will be there perpetually.
Will we respect God’s place and plans? Ephesians 3:10-11

16. The LORD Answers (11-18) I will abundantly bless her provision (15-16)
Blessings abundant - Ephesians 1:3 Provisions – cf. Matt. 5:6, John 6:35 Priests clothed with salvation – Titus 1:2, in hope of eternal life Saints rejoicing – Rom. 1:7, 1 Peter 2:9 – priest proclaiming His praises

17. The LORD Answers (11-18)
There I will make the horn of David grow and prepare a lamp for My Anointed (17)
Physically, the throne of David remained for centuries, until they ultimately rejected Him
BUT, even then, ultimate fulfillment is in Christ as the Anointed – Luke 2:32, Jesus is “a light to bring salvation to the Gentiles, and the glory of Your people Israel.”

18. The LORD Answers (11-18)
His enemies will be clothed with shame, but His crown will flourish upon Himself (18)
Jesus defeated His enemies – cf. Philippians 2:10, Romans 14:11 – all will bow before Him
Jesus has been exalted and rules, Acts 2:36, 1 Corinthians 15:25

19. God has established His kingdom! Are we dwelling in it?