Fulfillments & Interpretations of Biblical Prophesies - The Davidic Covenant - Redemptive/Historical Interpretation

The Davidic Covenant:

Redemptive/Historical Fulfillment and Interpretation

·         Promises

o        Dynastic

§         Jesus’ name is the great name that prospered David’s line, and in Him alone can a people find a permanent place of peace, for Christ is our Sabbath rest (Matthew 11:28-30).

§         God promised to be a Father to Solomon and by extension, and in a covenantal way, He is the Father of all who believe (1 Chronicles 11:1-3; 17:22; Romans 8:15; Galatians 4:6).

o        A Kingdom

§         The ultimate fulfillment of the Kingdom promised to David was a Kingdom that will last forever—God’s Kingdom in Christ, of which all believers from every age are a part (Matt. 3:2; 4:17; 10:7; Mark 1:14-15).  Reference also to the “New Jerusalem” seems to indicate that the Church, the Bride of Christ is the Kingdom of God (Rev. 3:12; 21:2, 9-14).

§         Another aspect of the Kingdom promises to David was the preservation of his throne and one to occupy its rule (Ps. 110; Luke 1:32; Acts 2:29-36).

·         Recipients—Because Jesus reigns as King now, on the “Throne of David”, as David’s Greater Son (Is. 11:1-5; Rom. 15:8-13; Rev. 5:5; 22:16), and those who believe are counted as His, therefore believers from every age are part of God’s Kingdom and subjects to God’s King; we receive the promises of a dynasty and Kingdom because we have been made a part of that economy through Christ.

·         Commands—just as the sons of David were commanded to obey the Law; we Sons of God (Matt. 5:9; John 1:12; Rom. 8:14; Gal. 3:26; 4:6; 1 John 3:1-2) also receive that command.

·         Curse—God, as our Father, disciplines us perfectly (1 Cor. 11:32; Heb. 12:4-12; Rev. 3:19), lovingly, graciously and mercifully.  So in essence, the sons of God never receive a curse, but chaste discipline instead; Christ received all the curses of the Old Covenant on Himself, for everyone who believes.