THE DAVIDIC COVENANT
THE DAVIDIC COVENANT
Sunday Evening Service
February 19, 2012
Pastor Carolyn Sissom
2 Samuel 7:16: “And your house and your kingdom shall endure before me forever; your throne shall be established forever.”
The Abrahamic covenant gave Jesus the land, the earth. (Ps. 24:1) “The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein”
Satan has never ruled this planet. The government of the earth was administered by prophets (not kings), until the Prophet came “whose right it is”---Jesus, the Son of God.
Heb. 1:1-2 KJV: “God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spoke in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken unto us by His Son, whom he has appointed heir of all things.”
As the Abrahamic covenant gave Jesus the land, the Davidic Covenant gave Him the throne, the right to rule the earth! The throne of the Davidic Covenant is the legal authority to rule in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. The throne is not a chair or seat somewhere beyond the Milky Way or someplace in the Middle East. The Greek word “thronos” for “throne” means “a place or seat of authority”—it is the right to rule. To rule from His throne is to speak in the authority of Jesus’ name!
Through the spirit of Endor (sorcery, false prophet, familiar spirits, astrology, etc), “false authority”, “false kings”, “false prophets”, “false fathers”, “false apostles” are being carelessly flung around in Christendom these days. Most of this “authority” is man appointed and ordained presumption. It is from the roots of the spirit of antichrist establishing the foundation of the “false prophet” ( Rev. 16:3).
I will post a teaching on the spirit of Endor within the week.
If the demons don’t know your name, you don’t have any authority. Man can’t give it to you, because man doesn’t have it. Since man can't give it to you, man can't take it away or control the Lord's authority.
In Acts 19, God was performing extraordinary miracles by the hands of Paul. Some of the Jewish exorcists, the Seven sons of Sceva, decided to use the name of Jesus over those who had evil spirits. Acts 19:13b, “they were saying, ' I adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preaches'….the evil spirit answered and said to them, Jesus I know and Paul I know, but who are you? The man, in who was the evil spirit, leapt on them, subdued all of them and overpowered them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded.”
Jesus is the Seed of Abraham and David. He owns the land and the throne. The earth is the Lord’s. He alone has the right to rule it.
Our Captain is uttering His mighty voice before His army (Joel 2: 1-11). He has not called us to evacuate the conflict or to escape our place in His redemptive plan. Yes, we must activate His dominion in the earth. However, there are those who are dubbing themselves “kings”, “fathers” and “apostles” for their own glorification.
Jesus told the mother of the sons of Zebedee, “To sit on My right and on My left, this is not Mine to give, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared by My Father…You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them. It is not so among you, but whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your slave; Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.”
When the Prophet Nathan prophesied to David the great Davidic Covenant, we see David’s great humility to receive this awesome honor, blessing and covenant.
2 Samuel 7: 18-29: “Then David the king went in and sat before the Lord, and he said, Who am I, O Lord God, and what is my house, that you have brought me this far? And yet this was insignificant in your eyes. O Lord God, for you have spoken also of the house of your servant concerning the distant future, and this is the custom of man O Lord God. Again what more can David say to you, for you know your servant, O Lord God…”
King David was chosen, appointed, accompanied, preserved, promoted, and honored by God. He was taken from the sheepcote to become ruler of Israel, their commander, chief, captain, governor and prince (1 Sam. 25:30; 2 Sam. 6:21; 1 Kings 1:36; Mt. 2:6). God made David’s name great and established it forever through his anointed Seed (Acts 4:12; Phil. 2: 9-11).
2 Sam. 7:10 KJV “I will appoint a place for My people Israel, and will plant them, that they may dwell in a place of their own, and move no more; neither shall the children of wickedness afflict them any more as before.”
This important verse reveals five major features of the Davidic covenant, consummated in the new Testament: I will appoint a place for My people…”; This is the throne of God, the sphere of dominion and authority that centers in the name of Jesus Christ (Ex. 33:21; Jn. 14: 1-3; 17: 20-24; Heb. 1:3; Rev. 3:21).
“…and will plant them…” This word means “to set or establish; drive a nail” (Ps. 1; Jn. 15: 1-5). We are rooted in Him and seated in the heavenlies with Him (Eph. 2:6). Buried with Him in baptism, we have died, and our lives are hid with Christ in God (Rom. 6: 5-6; Col. 2:11-12; 3: 1-3).
“…that they may dwell in a place of their own...” We are members in particular of His Body. Each of us, as a joint of supply shares the authority of His throne, His name. (Eph. 4:16).
“…and move no more…”; The old realm of double-mindedness is swallowed up in the singleness and simplicity found in Christ (see Mt. 6:22-24; 2 Cor. 11: 2-3; Jas. 1:6-8; Heb. 12: 1-2). The overcoming Christian who walks in the authority of the Davidic covenant is a pillar in the temple of God, steadfast, immovable (Rev. 3:12).\
“…neither shall the children of wickedness afflict them any more. As before…” Sin, sickness, poverty, and death must bow to the name of King Jesus (Is. 26: 13-14; Gal. 3: 13-14). The parallel passage in First Chronicles 17:9 says that the enemy will not “waste” or “wear out” the people of God any more.
2 Sam. 7: 11-12 KJV: “Since the time that I commanded judges to be over My people Israel, and have caused you to rest from all your enemies. Also, the Lord tells you that He will make you a house. When your days are fulfilled and you shall sleep with your father, I will set up your seed after you, which shall proceed out of your bowels, and I will establish his kingdom.”
David wanted to build God a house of devotion, but Jehovah declared that He would build David a house (Ps. 127:1; Mt. 16:18). First Chronicles 17:10 promises that God would subdue or humble all enemies (Ps. 110:1). 2 Sam 7:12 is a principal prophecy concerning David’s Seed, the Messiah.
Second Samuel 7: 13-17 details the Davidic Covenant. The basis of the Messianic Kingdom would be the Father-Son principle established upon the resurrection of David’s greatest Son.
“He shall build a house for My Name…” This is a dualistic prophecy referring not just to Solomon, but to Jesus. That name is El Elyon, the Most High God, Possessor of Heaven and earth. The New Testament Church is that house.
“…and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever” (2 Sam 27:13). This is the throne of the Son, the Lamb.
“I will be his Father, and He shall be My Son” (2 Sam. 7:14). This points to the Son-ship of Jesus and His brethren.
“If he commits iniquity…” (1 Sam. 7:14): This refers to Solomon, not Jesus; Jesus bore our iniquity (1 Kings 11: 9=40; Is. 53; Heb. 7:26).
“…I will chasten him with the rod of men, and with the stripes of the children of men” (2 Sam. 7:14): Every son, including the firstborn, is to be trained and discipled (Heb. 12: 5-11). The Messiah literally bore the stripes of men as part of His suffering (Is. 53:5; 1 Pet. 2: 24-25).
“But My mercy shall not depart away from him…” (2 Sam. 7:15): Jesus Christ is our propitiation or mercy seat (Rom. 3:25). In Him, the throne of judgment has become the throne of grace (Heb. 4: 14-16).
2 Sam. 7:16 promises that the house, the kingdom, and the throne of David would be established forever. This is fulfilled in the Lord Jesus Christ. The parallel passage in 1st Chronicles 17:14 declares that David’s Seed would be settled or stand forever. All this was by the vision of the Lord. (2 Sam. 7:17).
Then David went into God’s tabernacle and sat before the Lord. The Messiah, who would come through the nation of Abraham, would now come through the family of the house of David. God assured David of a position, presence, protection, prominence, place, planting, peace, and prosperity.
There were several qualities in this sweet Psalmist of Israel, the man after God’s own heart, which prompted the Lord to bring these covenantal results. A brief study of David’s life reveals the principles of:
- Decision (2 Sam. 2:1).
- Government (2 Sam. 5:3).
- Worship (2 Sam. 6:14).
- Right motives (2 Sam. 6:21).
- Humility (2 Sam. 7:18).
- Desperation (2 Sam. 12:16).
- Prophetic song (2 Sam. 22:1).
- Son-ship (2 Sam. 24:17).
The spiritual tribes of Judah, those who praise the Lord, have acknowledged the heavenly David (2 Sam. 2:4). Soon the entire holy nation will crown Him king (2 Sam. 5:3; 1 Pet. 2:9)!
Mt. 28P: 18-20 NIV: “Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘all authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.’”
The Great Commission is based upon the Davidic covenant! His jurisdiction is over all! Jesus’ name has been exalted far above all things. There is no place in the universe that escapes the sphere of His rule (Ps. 139).
Why do we wait? Why do we hesitate? There is a time and season for all things (Eccl. 3: 1-8), but the Day of the Lord has dawned. For six days man has labored in the sweat of his own wisdom and strength (Ex. 20:9; Is. 55:1-3; Mt. 11:28-30; 2 Pet. 3:8). The seventh day (Sabbath) from Adam and the third day from Jesus has arrived (Hos. 6: 1-3). It is time for King Jesus to manifest Himself in and through His sons.
Why do we procrastinate? Is it our improper response to the dealings of the Father as the Sauls of this age hound us day and night on the way to the throne? Every son must be disciplined and trained (Heb. 12: 5-11). There is Adullam’s dark cave, Michael’s railings and Shimei’s cursings for each of us. The pressure of Samuel’s oil is often weightier than the crown that shall fit over it. Could this be a result of self-pity, bitterness, or anger? But the Spirit of the Son of David lives within to encourage us (1 Sam. 30:6).
Then why do we delay? Is it because we have no control over the matters before us? Life was simple when we sang the song of the Lord to a few sheep. Now a nation beckons for a man to rule in righteousness. While waiting by the waters of En-gedi, we have visions of a permanent habitation of living stones.
Our fear only betrays our selfishness and pride. A dead man has no apprehensions, no reputation to keep propped up with lame excuses. He has become a fool for Christ, a prisoner of the Lord, a slave to the will of God.
1 Thess. 5:24, NIV “The one who calls you is faithful and He will do it.”
2 Tim. 2:13 KJV “If we believe not, yet He abides faithful; He cannot deny Himself.”
Jesus Christ is the Seed of David. He is the surety and Guarantee of the new Covenant, the true and faithful witness (Rev. 1:5):
The Old Testament word for “covenant” is beriyth, and means “to cut”. The Lord Jesus was cut on Calvary to provide the New Covenant. The Greek word for “covenant” is diatheke. It has to do with the imposition of the will of a superior being upon that of an inferior; that is, of God upon man. Man can accept or reject the divine contract, but he cannot alter the terms.
The great covenants in effect prior to David’s day were…”
- The Edenic covenant (Gen. 1).
- The Adamic covenant (Gen. 3)
- The Noahic covenant (Gen. 8-9).
- The Abrahamic covenant (Gen. 12, 15, 17, 22).
- The Mosaic covenant (Ex. 19-24; Deut. 4-5).
- the Palestinian covenant (Deut. 29-30).
The Davidic covenant is the seventh and last covenant of the Old Testament, made to Israel’s witness, leader, and commander (Is. 55:4). The ultimate fulfillment of the Davidic Covenant is found in Jesus Christ, David’s greatest Son, and then the brethren who are conformed to His image (Rom 8: 14-29; Heb. 2: 6-13).
Jesus Christ is the one who established the New Covenant, (New Testament). He is the head of the church. The Davidic Covenant establishes Jesus Christ as the ultimate ruler of the earth and the universe, the King of kings and Lord of Lords!
The Abrahamic Covenant, the Davidic Covenant and the New Testament are interrelated; each one is an extension of the other. God confirmed the New Covenant with an oath (Ps. 110:4; Heb. 7: 20-28). The Davidic Covenant is essentially a Kingdom covenant based upon the relationship between the Father and the Son!
The house of the heavenly David is the Church, made up of Jew and Greek (Eph. 3: 11-12; Heb.3: 5-6). Jesus now sits at the Father’s right hand…The sure mercies of David will consummate with the resurrection of the dead.
Jesus christ is also the key of David (Is. 233:20-25; Rev. 3:7), the one who opens and shuts every door, every situation. The Anointed one, the Messiah, is the Horn of David (Ps. 18:2; 89: 20,24; 92:10; 132:17; Lk. 1:69) who has been anointed with the Spirit without measure (Jn. 3:34)---the Seven Spirits of God (the fullness of the Spirit) mentioned in Rev. 1:4; 3:2; 4:5; 5:6.
Rev. 5:6 reveals Jesus to have “seven horns,” representing all power and authority.
Rev. 5:6: “And I saw between the throne (with the four living creatures) and the elders a Lamb standing as if slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God, sent out into al the earth.”
The Church, His Body, is the Tabernacle of David, a people for His name (1 Chron. 16:1; 17:1; Is. 16:5; Amos 9: 11-12; Acts 15: 13-18).
The Davidic covenant was fulfilled in the Lord Jesus Christ and His church; it was fully realized in the New Covenant, the New Testament, in His blood.
Psalm 89 is the coronation song of David and his Seed; Jesus and His Church. This Messianic psalm, the song of the Lord’s oath, has as its theme the endless throne of David through Jesus Christ (Lk. 2: 30-33). Its keynote is the faithfulness of God; the words “faithfulness” and “faithful” appear seven times.
God cannot deny Himself. He remains faithful to His covenantal word. There are no excuses. Abraham gave us the promise. David gave us the right to appropriate and administer the promise. Jesus Christ is the Seed of Abraham and the Seed of David. To deny Him is to deny yourself.
Pastor Carolyn Sissom
Eastgate Ministries, Inc.
Scripture from K.J.V.; Text paraphrased from Whose Right it is by: Kelley Varner; Scripture from K.J.V. Comments and conclusions are my own and not meant to reflect the views of those from whom I have gleaned.