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I Have Found My Servant David

Text: Psalm 89; 2 Samuel 7
31 January 2016

THE FAITHFUL COVENANTS OF GOD

1. The Noahic Covenant

Behold, I establish My covenant with you.   Genesis 9:11

2. The Abrahamic Covenant

On the same day the LORD made a covenant with Abram   Genesis 15:18

3. The Sinaitic Covenant

Then he took the Book of the Covenant and read in the hearing of the people. And they said, “All that the LORD we will do and be obedient.”   Exodus 24:7

4. The Davidic Covenant

My covenant shall stand firm with him   Psalm 89:28
My covenant I will not break, nor alter the word that has gone out of My lips. One I have sworn by My holiness; I will not lie to David.   Psalm 89:34-35

THE MESSIANIC FEATURES OF THE DAVIDIC COVENANT

1. Seed of David

His seed I will make to endure forever   Psalm 89:29
His seed shall endure forever   Psalm 89:36

2. Throne of David

His throne as the days of heaven   Psalm 89:29
His throne shall endure forever   Psalm 89:36

3. A Messianic Element

a) These references were Messianic
b) They apply to the Lord Jesus Christ

THE PERSONAL ELEMENTS OF THE DAVIDIC COVENANT

1. Anointing

With my holy oil I have anointed him   Psalm 89:20

2. Strength

My arm shall strengthen him   Psalm 89:21

3. Protection

The enemy shall not outwit him, Nor the son of wickedness afflict him.   Psalm 89:22

4. Faithfulness and Mercy

My faithfulness and My mercy shall be with him   Psalm 89:24

5. Exaltation

In My name his horn shall be exalted   Psalm 89:24
I will make him My firstborn   Psalm 89:27

APPROPRIATE RESPONSE

1. Humility before God

Who am I, O LORD God? And what is my house, that You have brought me thus far?   2 Samuel 7:18

2. Heart of a servant

Your servant…   2 Samuel 7:19, 21, 26, 28