1. God’s Eternal Plan 2 Samuel 7 1

2. Introduction: Introduction What would you do when you love a person? 2 2 Samuel 7

3. Introduction: 1. Earthly Plan for God (vv.1-3) 2 Samuel 7:1-3 After the king was settled in his palace and the L ORD had given him rest from all his enemies around him, 2 he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of God remains in a tent.” 3 Nathan replied to the king, “Whatever you have in mind, go ahead and do it, for the L ORD is with you.” 3 2 Samuel 7

4. Introduction: 1. Earthly Plan for God (vv.1-3) Genesis 12:1–3 (NIV) The L ORD had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. 2 “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. 3 I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.” 4 2 Samuel 7

5. Introduction: 1. Earthly Plan for God (vv.1-3) Genesis 17:6 (NIV) 6 I will make you [Abraham] very fruitful; I will make nations of you, and kings will come from you. Genesis 22:18 (NIV) 18 and through your [Abraham] offspring all nations on earth will be blessed...” 5 2 Samuel 7

6. Introduction: 2. God’s Eternal Plan for David & the World (vv4-17) Genesis 7:4-7 4 But that night the word of the L ORD came to Nathan, saying: 5 “Go and tell my servant David, ‘This is what the L ORD says: Are you the one to build me a house to dwell in? 6 I have not dwelt in a house from the day I brought the Israelites up out of Egypt to this day. I have been moving from place to place with a tent as my dwelling. 7 Wherever I have moved with all the Israelites, did I ever say to any of their rulers whom I commanded to shepherd my people Israel, “Why have you not built me a house of cedar?” ’ 6 2 Samuel 7

7. Introduction: 2. God’s Eternal Plan for David & the World (vv4-17) I. What God has done for David (vv8-9a) vv.8-9 8 “Now then, tell my servant David, ‘This is what the L ORD Almighty says: I took you from the pasture, from tending the flock, and appointed you ruler over my people Israel. 9 I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have cut off all your enemies from before you. 7 2 Samuel 7

8. Introduction: 2. God’s Eternal Plan for David & the World (vv4-17) II. What God will do for David vv.9b-11 Now I will make your name great, like the names of the greatest men on earth. 10 And I will provide a place for my people Israel and will plant them so that they can have a home of their own and no longer be disturbed… I will also give you rest from all your enemies. 8 2 Samuel 7

9. Introduction: 2. God’s Eternal Plan for David & the World (vv4-17) III. What God will do for and through David’s offspring vv.12-16 9 2 Samuel 7 12 When your days are over and you rest with your ancestors, I will raise up your offspring to succeed you, your own flesh and blood, and I will establish his kingdom.

10. Introduction: 2. God’s Eternal Plan for David & the World (vv4-17) III. What God will do for and through David’s offspring 1 Kings 2:1-4 10 2 Samuel 7 When the time drew near for David to die, he gave a charge to Solomon his son. 2 “I am about to go the way of all the earth,” he said. “So be strong, act like a man, 3 and observe what the L ORD your God requires… that the L ORD may keep his promise to me: ‘If your descendants watch how they live, and if they walk faithfully before me with all their heart and soul, you will never fail to have a successor on the throne of Israel.’

11. Introduction: 2. God’s Eternal Plan for David & the World (vv4-17) III. What God will do for and through David’s offspring 1 Chronicles 22:5 11 2 Samuel 7 5 David said, “My son Solomon is young and inexperienced, and the house to be built for the L ORD should be of great magnificence and fame and splendor in the sight of all the nations. Therefore I will make preparations for it.” So David made extensive preparations before his death.

12. Introduction: 2. God’s Eternal Plan for David & the World (vv4-17) III. What God will do for and through David’s offspring Ezekiel 37:24–25 12 2 Samuel 7 24 “ ‘My servant David will be king over them, and they will all have one shepherd… They and their children and their children’s children will live there forever, and David my servant will be their prince forever. [My servant David = The offspring of David] as David has long since rested with his fathers.

13. Introduction: 2. God’s Eternal Plan for David & the World (vv4-17) III. What God will do for and through David’s offspring Isaiah 9:6-7 13 2 Samuel 7 6 For to us a child is born… the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever…

14. Introduction: 2. God’s Eternal Plan for David & the World (vv4-17) III. What God will do for and through David’s offspring 14 2 Samuel 7 Matthew 1:1 This is the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah the son of David, the son of Abraham.

15. Introduction: 2. God’s Eternal Plan for David & the World (vv4-17) III. What God will do for and through David’s offspring Acts 13:32–34 (NIV) 15 2 Samuel 7 32 “We tell you the good news: What God promised our ancestors 33 he has fulfilled for us, their children, by raising up Jesus. As it is written in the second Psalm: “ ‘You are my son; today I have become your father.’ 34 God raised him from the dead so that he will never be subject to decay. As God has said, “ ‘I will give you the holy and sure blessings promised to David.’

16. Introduction: 2. God’s Eternal Plan for David & the World (vv4-17) III. What God will do for and through David’s offspring Acts 13:36–39 (NIV) 16 2 Samuel 7 36 “Now when David had served God’s purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep; he was buried with his ancestors and his body decayed. 37 But the one whom God raised from the dead did not see decay. 38 “Therefore, my friends, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. 39 Through him everyone who believes is set free from every sin…

17. Introduction: 3. David’s and Our Rightful Response vv.17-29 2 Samuel 7:18-19 17 2 Samuel 7 18 Then King David went in and sat before the L ORD, and he said: “Who am I, Sovereign L ORD, and what is my family, that you have brought me this far? 19 And as if this were not enough in your sight, Sovereign L ORD, you have also spoken about the future of the house of your servant—and this decree, Sovereign L ORD, is for a mere human!

18. Introduction: 3. Conclusion 18 2 Samuel 7 What has God done for us?