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Note: September 1, 2008 – 2 Samuel 8 & 1 Chronicles 18

And the Lord preserved David wherever he went ( 2 Sam 8:6, 14; 1 Chron 18:6, 13)

  • God intervened in the affairs of men
  • God intervened for the good of a man
  • God intervened often for that man

Garrisons in Syria … garrisons in Edom (2 Sam 8:6, 14; 1 Chron 18:6, 13)

  • Take note of the enemies of your soul
  • Take special care to prevent those enemies from gaining strength

King David dedicated the gifts and the spoils to the Lord ( 2 Sam 8:10-13; 1 Chron 18:10-11)

  • When will you have enough wealth?
  • Do you give to God what has been a gift to you?

 

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Notes: August 31, 2008 – Psalm 8

God’s Excellent Name

Speak the name of Bill Gates or Donald Trump and men think of massive wealth and business acumen. Speak about McCain or Obama and men think of political ambition. Mention Tiger Woods or Michael Phelps and thoughts turn to athletic talent and determination.

Speak the name of God. What comes to mind?

  • David considers God’s reputation to be excellent (verses 1 and 9).
  • God has chosen men to represent Him before His enemies (v 2). Compare Matthew 21:16, Luke 10:21 and 1 Corinthians 1:27.
  • In our eyes, we are nothing when standing next to (beneath?) the expanse of heaven (v 3).
  • One wonders why our great and mighty God would spend any time thinking about men, much less actually doing good to men (v 4).
  • Yet God has appointed men to be stewards of God’s creation (v 6-7, Genesis 1:28).

Meditation Points:

  1. Job asked the same question, “What is man?” (Job 7:17)
  2. God’s infallible interpretation is found in Hebrews 2:6-9, where we see that these words of David were prophetic, speaking of Jesus Christ the coming Messiah.

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Notes: August 30, 2008 – 2 Samuel 7 & 1 Chronicles 17

God’s covenant with David

 

1 Samuel 7

1 Chronicles 17
1-2 David desires to build a house for God 1  
3 Nathan agrees 2  
4 God speaks to Nathan 3  
5 God asks, “Shall you?” 4 God says, “No.”
6 God never had a house before 5  
7 God never asked for a house 6  
8 God chose David 7  
9 God walked with David 8  
10 God will decide where His people will live 9  
11 God will build a house for David 10 God will make a house for David
12 God will establish the kingdom of David’s seed, after the death of David 11  
13 David’s seed will build a house for God; and his kingdom shall be forever 12  
14 God will be his father; and he God’s son 13  
  If he commits sin, God will chasten him. ***** (no parallel)
15 God’s mercy will never depart from him as it did from Saul 13  
16 David’s house and kingdom and throne shall be established forever 14 God will settle the seed of David in God’s house and kingdom forever; and the throne of David’s seed shall be forever
17 Nathan delivered the message to David 15  
18 David asks, “Who am I? What is my house?” 16  
19 God’s word applies to the distant future 17  
20 What else can I say? Lord, You know. 18  
21 God’s own will has ordered this 19  
22 There is no other like the LORD God 20  
23 There is no other people like God’s people 21  
24 God has chosen His people 22  
25 O Lord, may Your word ever be true 23  
26 May your name be exalted forever 24  
27 Your revelation causes me to pray 25  
28 Your word is true 26  
29 Your blessing will make these things so 27  
       

 

Can you see that One, greater than Solomon (Matthew 12:42), is the object of this promised blessing; and that His kingdom alone shall be forever (Isaiah 9:6-7)?

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Notes: August 29, 2008 – Psalms 81 to 83

Psalm 81

  • Has God done anything like this for you? Psalm 81:6-7.
  • How many times must God remind us not to worship false gods? Psalm 81:9.
  • God doesn’t “give up” on you; He “gives you up” to your own sinful desires. Psalm 81:12, Romans 1:24, 26, 28.

 

Psalm 82

  • Can the Just One approve those who are unjust? Of course not. Psalm 82:2-4.
  • Psalm 82:6; John 10:33-36. Jesus is God. Government officials reflect that authority in their positions. Romans 13:1-4.
  • Even the most powerful, richest, wealthiest, athletic, educated will die like men. Psalm 82:7.

 

Psalm 83

  • The psalmist recognizes the conspiracy of nations to destroy the people of God (v 1-8).
  • He pleads with God to intervene (v 9-17).
  • Why? That men may know God (Psalm 83:18).

 

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