Garth Heckman

The David Alliance

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OT Expectation 

Psalm 36:7 (The Hebrew word for expectancy)

7 How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God!

**Covenant Culture**

The phrase *“LOVING KINDNESS/steadfast love”* translates the Hebrew word **ḥesed**, which refers to **covenant loyalty**, not mere affection. In ancient Israel, ḥesed described God’s faithful commitment to His people despite their failures.

UNDER YOUR WINGS

* **Intimacy** – closeness, not distant protection

* **Nurture** – like a mother bird covering her young

* **Divine Presence** – God is actively involved, not passively watching

Protection

**Key connection:**

* Psalm 36 describes what God *is*

* Jesus reveals what God *does*

* Humanity’s problem is not access, but **unwillingness - LACK OF TRUST/ OR EXPECTANCY to come under His covering**