North Johnson City Baptist Church

David and the Promised King (Advent in the Covenants 2/3)


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This text focuses on the Davidic covenant as a pivotal moment in redemptive history, revealing God's dual purpose in establishing a temporal kingdom through David's lineage and an eternal, messianic promise fulfilled in Christ. It highlights how David's desire to build a temple for God is redirected by divine sovereignty, emphasizing that God, not David, establishes the dynasty, underscoring His initiative and faithfulness. The sermon unpacks the dual nature of the covenant—earthly, conditional, and tied to the kings' obedience, yet ultimately fulfilled in a glorious, everlasting kingdom that transcends human failure. Through the lens of covenant theology, it contrasts the temporary, flawed reigns of David's descendants with the eternal, unbreakable promise of a Davidic heir who is both human and divine, fulfilling the Abrahamic promise of blessing for all nations. The message culminates in the hope of a new covenant, where God writes His law upon our hearts, pointing to Christ as the ultimate fulfillment of all Old Testament promises.
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North Johnson City Baptist ChurchBy Rick Powell