2 Samuel 7:1-17

We see today how Yahweh is building, intensifying, clarifying and expanding on his covenant promises as redemptive history unfolds.  He connects King David to the long line of covenant blessings promised to Abraham, Moses and Caleb before him.  Beyond that, Yahweh expands his promise to include building from the seed of his servant David, a royal dynasty (Hebr. שושלת, shoshelet) that will culminate in King Jesus.  As we today stand on this side of the fulfillment of that promise in Christ, may we be confident in the steadfast love of the Lord, and determine to live our lives according to his purposes.