In the center of the Covenant
GREEK
ENGLISH
Christós
Hebrew
Yahweh's Part
A. 2 Samuel 7:12-13 - Promises
Mercies TO or Mercies THROUGH?
Messiah Who?
In Class Assignment
King's Part
B. 2 Samuel 7:14-15 Father Son Obedience
What Does the Old Testament Say About the Messiah?
How should we understand the word Anointed or Messiah?
What were common assumptions Jews during Jesus's had about the messiah?
A. 2 Samuel 7:16 Promises
Yahweh's Part
Incline your ear, and come to Me.
Hear, and your soul shall live;
And I will make an everlasting covenant with you— The sure mercies (HESED) of David.
Indeed I have given him as a witness to the people, A leader and commander for the people. Isaiah 55: 3- 4
Why was the crucifixtion a stumbling block to Jews?
Discuss Peter's confession in
Matthew 16 and His sermon in Acts 2.
- Why are they important to understanding Jesus as Messiah?
- What does Acts 2 reveal that David knew about the Messiah?
Take Home Points
To be the Messiah was to be the Jewish throne-king from the House of David
VIDEO: In Search of Messiah
At the heart of the Davidic Covenant is a promise of an obedient king in a Father Son relationship with God.
What do Pharaoh & Messiah have in common?
Discuss
What did you observe in this video?
How is the search of modern Jews for the Messiah similar to the Jews of Jesus' day?
Messiah was the throne-name for the king of Israel.
Why is the resurrection of Jesus important to understanding him as the Messiah?
God will be faithful to his covenant THROUGH a coming David. His sure Mercies or covenant loyalty is not for David but by a David
How do you know this from the bible?
Why is this important to know about the Messiah?
How does this impact your view of Jesus as Messiah?
Who is the King of the Jews?
Understanding Davidic Messiah, Covenant, and Mercies