2 Samuel 8:1-18

As the story of redemptive history continues to unfold, today we begin to see how Yahweh is sovereignly blending the ingredients of his purposes to further develop and establish his kingdom.  God used the human instrument of King David to bring his covenant promises to fruition through victory and gifts and order.  So also for those of us who are in Christ, we see how God took on human flesh to provide an even more comprehensive victory for us over sin, and by his Spirit grants us gifts and abilities to be dedicated to service in the church.