1st & 2nd Samuel 2 Sam. 7: The Davidic Covenant Historical Context 7:1-3: David desires a for God... “house” Events occurred between 1100 and 970 BC ca. Redemptive-Historical Context 7:5-6: God doesn’t need that kind of house... Another step forward: The king is crowned! 7:10-11: God renews promises to Abraham... Theme: God rules His people through the king who is a representative of the people and whose actions will bring God’s blessing or punishment. 7:12-16: God promises David a “house” I. Kingship Near and Far Fulfillment of Prophecy 1 Sam. 8:19-20: want a king!” “We 7:13 Solomon builds a (temple) – “house” The Pattern: Leaders’ Decline and Rise “X” 7:13 Jesus is the everlasting king – The Decline of Eli: 1 Sam. 2:29-30 Heb. 3:6: is faithful over God's house as a “Christ son. And we are his house if indeed we hold fast our The Rise of Samuel: 1 Sam. 3:19-20 confidence and our boasting in our hope.” 2 Sam. 21:1: The King = The Representative of the People Our rest in Christ Heb. 1:3 – 2 Sam. 8:14-15: David = Type of Christ The II. Rest
1st & 2nd Samuel Historical Context Events occurred between ca. 1100 and 970 BC Redemptive-Historical Context Another step forward: The king is crowned! Theme: God rules His people through the king who is a representative of the people and whose actions will bring God’s blessing or punishment. I. Kingship 1 Sam. 8:19-20: “We want a king!” The “X” Pattern: Leaders’ Decline and Rise The Decline of Eli: 1 Sam. 2:29-30 The Rise of Samuel: 1 Sam. 3:19-20 2 Sam. 21:1: The King = The Representative of the People 2 Sam. 8:14-15: David = The Type of Christ II. Rest 2 Sam. 7: The Davidic Covenant 7:1-3: David desires a “house” for God... 7:5-6: God doesn’t need that kind of house... 7:10-11: God renews promises to Abraham... 7:12-16: God promises David a “house” Near and Far Fulfillment of Prophecy 7:13 – Solomon builds a “house” (temple) 7:13 – Jesus is the everlasting king Heb. 3:6: “Christ is faithful over God's house as a son. And we are his house if indeed we hold fast our confidence and our boasting in our hope.” Our rest in Christ – Heb. 1:3
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