Lesson 6

Question 1

How does Robertson solve the “problem” of the Davidic succession ending after 400 years?

Answer 1

1. The Davidic line is a typological shadow of the reign of Christ.
2. It is an anticipation of Christ’s reign, and, like all shadows, it must be lesser than that which it foreshadows.
3. While the Davidic succession of earthly rulers ended, Christ’s reign will never end.
4. There exists a continual pattern of chastening for sin, yet fulfillment of covenant and its promises.

Question 2

Was the Davidic Covenant conditional or unconditional? Explain.

Answer 2

On a broad level, the covenant is unconditional in the sense that God will fulfill His purposes no matter the circumstances.

However, on an individual level, it is conditional in the sense that punishment and judgement will come to those who fail to uphold the conditions.

Question 3

How does 2 Samuel 7, stress the connection between David’s son and God’s son?

Answer 3

God declares that He will raise up offspring after David and establish their throne forever.

He also declares that David’s son will be a son to God, and God will be a Father to him.

Question 4

How do the promises of the Davidic Covenant effect the provisions of this covenant?

Answer 4

Though God chastens the wicked kings who descend from David, He maintains His promise by keeping them on the throne in Jerusalem.

Question 5

What are the blessings pronounced to David and to his heirs?

Answer 5

1. Great Name v9
2. Land v10
3. Rest from enemies v11
4. David’s own flesh and blood will occupy the throne v12
5. David’s heir will fulfill David’s desire by building a house for God v13
6. David’s heir will stand in unique relationship to God v14
   a. Father and Son relationship
   b. Jesus’s claims to be the Son of God
7. David’s heir may experience punishment for sins but will not be cast off like Saul v14b
8. David’s House, Kingdom, and Throne will be forever v16
   a. David’s dynasty had no competition in the Ancient Near East
   b. Promise was David’s family would reign forever
   c. New Testament understanding
   i. Typology and Shadow
   ii. Fulfilled in Christ
   iii. New Testament realities

Question 6

Explain the relationship of the Davidic Covenant to the Mosaic and Abrahamic Covenants.

Answer 6

a) Mosaic covenant created the Family of Abraham into a nation. Each king was king over that nation
b) Exodus links itself back to the Abrahamic Covenant
c) The Land promise (king’s job to ensure it is fulfilled)- founded in Abrahamic Covenant
d) Immanuel principle
e) David’s prayer back to God- David is saying do what you said you will do God.
F) Each successive king had to hand write the law and commit himself to obedience

Question 7

How is the Davidic Covenant manifested and fulfilled in the New Testament?

Answer 7

a) Matthew 2 - Gentiles looking for a king
b) Luke 2:8, similar Kingly account
c) Luke 1:67-80, “In the house of His servant David”
d) Luke 1:26-33, Descendants of David
e) Fulfillment found in Christ; He will reign forever.