Lesson 10 August 22

Prophecy Basics

The Davidic Covenant

1. This covenant enlarges and confirms the Promise of the "seed" in the Abe covenant.

- 2 Sam 7:12

- Psa. 89:3-4

- Psa. 89:34-37

- its nature; unconditional

2. Historical setting; when given - 2 Sam 7:1-7

3. Features of the Covenant

2 parts; some aspects directed to David while some are to Solomon.

First to David:

#1 a Posterity, descendants vs:12

#2 A Throne

#3 A Kingdom

God is so sure of this right to rule through the line of David that when He sent His Son to enter the human race, He assigned to Jesus a place genealogically in the line of David.

- Why?

4. Promises made to Solomon; those aspects or features specific to him. 2 Sam 7:13-16

#1 He will build the temple!

#2 Deals with the issue of disobedience; failure; sin of his descendants

5. Passages where this Covenant is reiterated.

a. Isa. 9:6-7

b. Jer. 33:14-18; 20-21

c. Ezk. 37:24-25

d. Hos. 3:4-5

e. Amos 9:11

6. When will it be fulfilled?

Periodically the argument is raised that all the provisions of the Davidic Covenant were fulfilled in the days of Solomon's reign.

They go to 1 Kgs 4:21, and say this fulfills it; and that no future fulfillment should be expected.

7. Prophetic Implications of the Covenant made with David.

#1. Israel must be preserved as a nation, as a people. (promises corp. therefore fulfilled corporately)

#2. Israel must occupy the land! Have a national existence; be in the land of her inheritance.

#3. Christ, David's greater Son must return in order to fulfill this covenant.

There will never be correct alignment on earth among the nations, until there is correct alignment of;

#1 the nation Israel; In the land functioning under will of God.

#2 until the nation Israel occupies all the land!

#3 until there is the rule of Righteousness and Justice on the earth.

#4 until the rightful king occupies the throne in Jerusalem.

When will this occur?

It is at that point, and only then, when universal peace, prosperity and justice reign world wide.