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Apr 24, 2015 / Bible Study / 1 COMMENTS
Today’s Scripture
“You won’t make a house for me… I (God) will make a house for you” (2 Samuel 7:11).
In our reading today, God makes a covenant with David. It is rightly called, “The Davidic Covenant.” In it, God promises to make his name famous, provide a homeland for Israel, give them rest from their enemies and to secure David’s dynasty forever (his descendants will forever be a king of Israel). What a promise!
The Davidic Covenant is the source of the Messianic hope for Israel (and for us) and was fulfilled in the coming of Jesus, the Messiah. Jesus was the one whom God raised up to make the kingdom strong and whose kingdom will continue forever. Even the angel Gabriel connected the promise to Mary’s unborn child in saying, “He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High. God will give him the throne of David and He will reign over Israel forever.” Glory to God that the Messiah has come to rule a kingdom in righteousness without end!
David’s enthusiasm for building a temple and then God’s denying of that temple reminds me that just because we have a great idea, it may not be part of God’s plan. We must seek Him in all things, even those that feel like a no-brainer.
Also, in looking at God’s covenant with David, I can definitely see Jesus in v12. But when we get to v14-15, it says “When he does wrong, I will punish him with the rod of men, with floggings inflicted by men. But my love will never be taken away from him, as I took it away from Saul, whom I removed from before you.” At that point, God has to be talking about Solomon because Jesus didn’t sin.
So I’m guessing that the promise actually covers two layers of promise, one for David and his son, Solomon; the other, the ultimate Son from the line of David, Jesus.
Thank you again for this incredible study. I always see things I’ve never seen before!