David's Promise from the Lord

Key Verse: "And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever."2 Samuel 7:16

Application: The student will learn of David's noble desire and gracious submission to God's will as an example to follow today.

Our lesson today gives the answer to why Jesus was called the Son of David.

First, it simply means that Jesus was from the lineage of David, and both Matthew 1:1-16 and Luke 3:23-38 give the lineage of Jesus showing that He came through the family of David.

But more so, this title referred to those who had the right to rule as king over Israel, and many thought that Jesus came the first time to become king (John6:15; Acts 1:6).

But even more than that, it was one of the prophetic titles pointing to the promised Messiah.

Jesus explained that the title, Son of David referred to the Messiah in Matthew 22:41-46. Referring to Psalm 110:1, Jesus asked the Pharisees, "How then doth David in spirit call him Lord?" (Matthew

1. David’s Desire for the Lord verses (1-3)

The Lord commanded Moses to construct the Tabernacle and gave precise details for all its materials and furnishings (Exodus 25-40).

In David's time, it was the only edifice God had commanded to be built for His worship.

But the Tabernacle had seemingly been destroyed (Psalm 78:60-64; Jeremiah 7:12-14).

So David thought to build something better for the Lord, a house of cedar instead of a tent

2. David Disqualified From the Lord vs. (4-9

vs. (4-7)

God tells Nathan “No” to David’s desire.

1. Reason #1—There is no precedent. The Ark has never been in a building, only in a tent.

2. Reason #2—God did not make the request. This was David’s idea, not God’s.

3. Reason #3—He did not want a warrior to build it. David was a man of blood and war. God’s house was to be one of peace and built by a man of peace. Solomon, who ended up building it, means “peace.”

* 1 Chronicles 22:8-9—But the word of the Lord came to me, saying, Thou hast shed blood abundantly, and hast made great wars: thou shalt not build an house unto my name, because thou hast shed much blood upon the earth in my sight.

9 Behold, a son shall be born to thee, who shall be a man of rest; and I will give him rest from all his enemies round about: for his name shall be Solomon, and I will give peace and quietness unto Israel in his days.

If God says “No” to you, it doesn’t necessarily mean He is angry with you or that you have done something wrong.

He has a better plan for your life.

His “No” may not be rejection, but redirection. It may be an alternate plan for your life.

The Bible is filled with examples of when God said, “No.”

Could you give me some exaples in the Scripture of when God said “NO”?

Maybe you Have a personal example of God saying No to you that you do not mind sharing?

1. God said “No” to Moses in Exodus 33.

* The Request (vs. 18)—Show me your glory Lord.

* The Response (vs. 20)—No, you can’t see my face. It will kill you.

* The Recourse (vs. 22, 23)—I’ll tell you what I’ll do. I will put you under the cleft of the rock; cover you with my hand, and when I pass by, you will see my back, not my face. God’s plan was better than Moses’ plan.

2. God said “No” to Moses in Deuteronomy 3:25–28.

Moses wanted to go into the Promised Land and God said, “No.”

God’s plan was to let Joshua lead them into the land.

You should strengthen and encourage him.

That was God’s plan. Joshua was the man for the job.

Strength was needed for the rigors of battle.

3. God answers “No” to David when Bathsheba gives birth to a sick baby from an adulterous affair.

His prayer was for the life of the baby, but in God’s wisdom He took the baby to Heaven.

God had something better planned for the baby and for David.

God has used this baby’s death to comfort millions of grieving parents who have lost a little child in death.

* 2 Samuel 12:22, 23—And he said, While the child was yet alive, I fasted and wept: for I said, Who can tell whether God will be gracious to me, that the child may live? But now he is dead, wherefore should I fast? can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me.

4. God said “No” to Paul who had a serious health problem.

* 2 Corinthians 12:7–10.… And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. [8] For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. [9] And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. [10] Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

* The Problem—vs. 7

* The Prayer—vs. 8

* The Provision vs. 9.… No, but I will give you grace in order that God’s power will be in your life.

* The Perspective vs. 10—Paul looks at his “No” from God in a whole new light. It was for his welfare. It was God’s plan for him and what was best for him. God was in control. Paul says, “Now, I take pleasure.…”

5. God the Father answered “No” to His Son, Jesus.

* Matthew 26:39—And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt. God’s “No” for His son was His will. Jesus had to suffer, bleed, and die for the sins of mankind that we might be redeemed. It was the only way. God’s “No” was best for us all. Trusting God’s “No” may take greater faith than His “Yes.” We must trust that it is God’s best for our lives. Let me ask, “Will you trust the “No” of God?” This is where the peace comes from.

The Lord wanted to make clear to David and all of Israel that His presence with them was not dependent upon a tent or Temple.

The Lord reminded David of what He had done with a young shepherd boy.

Overlooked by his father and Samuel, God saw young David out tending his father's sheep (1 Samuel 16:7-12).

He was the one God chose to be king of Israel, and God had been with Him ever since.

God had blessed David over and over.

David was presently enjoying rest because God had given him victory over all his enemies.

God had made David's name great.

Not since Abraham had God spoken of making a man's name great (Genesis 12:2), but He had done so for David.

In David's time as king, God would establish Israel in the Promised Land and give them rest from war.

This was something that had not been accomplished in over five hundred years.

All of this and much more were David's blessings because God had been with Him every step of the way.

God did not need a Temple to dwell among His people.

The amazing fact for believers is that God not only dwells with us but also in us.

Scripture tells us clearly that our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19).

God is present with us at all times because His Spirit lives within us. God who cannot be contained in the expanse of the universe chooses to dwell within us!

3. David’s Davidac Covenent from the Lord vs. (11-16)

God's words to David multiplied the blessings.

David wanted to build God a house, but God told David that He would build him (David) a house.

That is just like God who is always doing for us what we cannot do.

God made an amazing promise to David.

He would establish the house of David and the kingdom of David forever.

This is the Davidic Covenant.

David's son Solomon would reign over Israel after David's death, and Solomon would be given the privilege to build the Lord's Temple.

God wanted His house to be a house of peace and an house of prayer for all people" (Isaiah 56:7).

But more than that, God made an unconditional promise to David that no matter how he or his descendants might fail, He would work within the lineage of David to bring about the greatest blessing of all.

Jesus Christ would come through the lineage of David, and ultimately, He will sit on the throne of David in Jerusalem ruling as King of kings and Lord of lords forever (Isaiah 9:7; Luke 1:32; Revelation 19:16).

The house of David and the kingdom of David will last forever because Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of the Davidic Covenant.

Picture Of Jesus Christ. David Pictures Christ in His suffering and vitory over the great enemy by death on the cross.

With that Solmon whose name means peace God gave peace to all of Isreal. Jesus gives peace to all who repent and trust in Him.

Solomon

4. David’s Delight for the Lord vs. (18-29)

a. Prayer of Thanks

b. Preperation of the Temple

David provides the:

1. Money

2. Meterials

3. Men

Application:

David wanted to do something great for the Lord by building a grand and glorious Temple befitting His name.

But this was not God's plan for David.

It was God's plan for Solomon.

But God's plan for David was not second rate.

God would bless David beyond measure by establishing his house and his kingdom forever through the coming of the Son of David, Jesus Christ.

God's plan for our lives is always right for us and will result in great blessings.

Instead of sulking and moaning when the Lord refused to allow him to build the Temple, David humbled himself, accepted God's will for his life and praised the Lord for His goodness (2 Samuel 7:18-29).

David also got busy collecting materials for the Temple and encouraged his son for the future work (1 Chronicles 22). May we also have the same heart and attitude as David.

We have seen in this lesson prophesies that point to King Jesus.

You should not wait until He comes again to rule as King of kings and Lord of lords to make Him King of your life.

You need to submit to Him now.

Let Jesus rule your life today.

Is Jesus your King?