23 April 2018

The Davidic Covenant

The Davidic Covenant
Text: Psalm 21

Speaker:
Rev. Dr. Charles Tan
Series:
Psalm

Message Notes

THE DAVIDIC COVENANT

1. Recorded in three texts

a) 2 Samuel 7 (historical)
b) 1 Chronicles 17 (historical)
c) Psalm 89 (In reflection and application)

2. Essential theological background for the study of Psalm 21

3. Features of the Davidic Covenant

(2 Samuel 7)
a) God will set up a seed after David   (2 Samuel 7:12)
b) He will establish the kingdom   (2 Samuel 7:12)
c) God will be a Father   (2 Samuel 7:14)
d) The king will be a son   (2 Samuel 7:14)
e) He will chasten any errant king   (2 Samuel 7:14)
f) He will always show mercy   (2 Samuel 7:15)
g) The Davidic kingdom last forever   (2 Samuel 7:16)
h) The Messiah will establish this Kingdom

4. Other features

(1 Chronicles 17)
a) God will appoint a place for His people   (1 Chronicles 17:9)
b) He will plant them   (1 Chronicles 17:9)
c) They would have a permanent home   (1 Chronicles 17:9)
d) The sons of wickedness will not prevail
in their oppression   (1 Chronicles 17:10)
e) God will subdue all enemies   (1 Chronicles 17:10)

5. Some of David’s experiences as king of Israel

a) The king shall have joy in Your strength, O LORD   (Psalm 21:1)
i) Joy   (Psalm 5:11)
ii) Strength   (Psalm 18:1)
b) In Your salvation how greatly shall he rejoice   (Psalm 21:1)
i) Prayer for salvation   (Psalm 3:7)
ii) Salvation from God   (Psalm 3:8)