1. The Advent of Christ: The Fulfillment of A Divine Promise The Davidic Covenant

2. Path of Redemptive History Eve  Noah  Abraham  Isaac  Jacob  Joseph  Egypt  Promises to Judah  Exodus  Wilderness  Canaan  Judges  Kings  Saul  David…

3. David Son of Jesse / grandson of Ruth and Boaz Tribe of Judah & town of Bethlehem Shepherd boy / youngest son / ruddy / youth / beautiful eyes / handsome (not a king or warrior) Chosen one of God Defeated Goliath Replaced Saul Greatest King of Israel (despite his sin he set the standard)

4. David’s Triumphs King of Judah (2:4) King of Israel (5:3) Conquered Jerusalem (5:7) Returned the Ark of the Covenant (6:12) Defeated Philistia (8:1) Defeated Moab (8:2) Defeated Ammon (10:16) Defeated Syria (10:19)

5. David’s Plan to Bless God (7:1-3)

6. Return of the Ark of the Covenant – 2 Samuel 6 Build a House for the Lord – 2 Samuel 7:1-3

7. God’s Plan to Bless David (7:4-17)

8. Introduction and Importance of the Davidic Covenant “ God ’ s establishment of His covenant with David represents one of the theological high points of the OT Scriptures. This key event builds on the preceding covenants and looks forward to the ultimate establishment of God ’ s reign on the earth. ” Michael Grisanti

9. Built Upon the Abrahamic Covenant “As God set forth the various biblical covenants, each one represented a step forward in the revelation of God’s intentions for the world. Rather than operating in distinct orbits or realms, each covenant builds on the preceding covenant or covenants. Each covenant introduces new elements to God’s revelation of His plan and those elements become part of the multi-faceted tapestry of biblical covenants.” Michael Grisanti

10. Similarities with the Abrahamic Covenant (the Davidic Covenant) “ consisted of a reaffirmation of the regal terms of the original Abrahamic Covenant; with the further provision that these covenanted rights will now attach permanently to the historic house and succession of David; and also that by God ’ s grace these rights, even if historically interrupted for a season, will at last in a future kingdom be restored to the nation in perpetuity with no further possibility of interruption. ” Alva J. McClain

11. God ’ s Correction of David and Nathan (vv. 4-7) Making decisions without consulting God is always a bad idea

12. Covenant Promises Realized During David ’ s Lifetime (vv. 8-11a) A Great Name (vv. 8-9) Land for Israel (v. 10) Rest from Enemies (v. 11a)

13. Covenant Promises Realized After David’s Lifetime (2 Samuel 11b-16)

14. A House for David (v. 11b) Immediate Context – Solomon Acts 7:46-48 Impossible Task 1 Kings 8:27

15. A House for David (v. 11b) House ( bayit) – dwelling, contents, household – more than four walls Also a concern of Abram Genesis 15:2-3

16. A Descendant of David (v. 12a) “from your own body” cf. Abraham Genesis 12:7; 15:4

17. A Descendant of David (v. 12a) NT Confirmation Matthew 1:1 – genealogy Mark 11:10 – “Son of David”

18. A Descendant of David (v. 12a) “ I will raise up your descendant” Resurrection Intimation Acts 2:29-31

19. An Eternal Kingdom and Throne for the Seed (vv. 12b-16) Everlasting Aspect Abraham – Genesis 17:19 Judah – Genesis 49:10

20. Why not Solomon? “The reader immediately thinks of Solomon, David’s son and heir to the throne who constructed the first glorious Temple in Jerusalem. Yahweh then affirms that David’s dynasty (“house”) and throne/kingdom would be eternal (7:13 16). This statement in verses 13 and 16 vaults this portion of God’s oath beyond the timeframe of Solomon’s reign (which ceased to exist immediately after his death). This incongruity between divine prophecy and human history invited the NT writers to await a different son of David who would rule eternally.” Robert Bergen

21. House and Kingdom (12b-13, 16) House for God 1 Corinthians 3:16 2 Corinthians 6:16 Everlasting Kingdom Revelation 11:15

22. Father to David’s Son John 20:31 Hebrews 1:5

23. Correction of the Son Isaiah 53:6-8 Hebrews 5:8-9

24. Lovingkindness of the Father John 3:35; 5:20 “The Father loves the Son”

25. David’s Response to God’s Blessing (7:18-29) Glory to God Theocentric Prayer