God Builds the House by Pastor Jeremy Collins

 2 Samuel 7:1-17

During his sermon on Sunday, Pastor Jeremy delved into the profound topic of the Davidic Covenant and its connection to the New Covenant, which Jesus fulfills. 

Here are key insights from his message:

Christ’s Supremacy - Before leading us into God’s covenant with David, Pastor Jeremy read from Colossians 1:15-23 to set our minds upon Jesus as the One through whom everything in the world was made, is being made, and is also held together.

Importance of God’s Guidance and Cautions Against Complacency - God did many good and miraculous things in David's life. In response, he wanted to build a temple as a grand dwelling place for God. David also wanted to devote his throne and kingdom to God. David’s desires were good and commendable, but he hadn’t sought direction from God. Essentially, the things David wanted to do for God were David’s “good things,” not God’s. Have you ever done that? Pastor Jeremy cautioned us that good intentions must be aligned with divine direction. Jeremy also cautioned us against complacency in our relationship with God. Another way of saying this is to be wary of resting on the laurels of yesterday's spiritual victories.

The Promises of God’s Covenant with David (2 Sam 7) - God responded to David's intentions by making a Covenant that exceeded David's imagination. God promised David a great name (v9), a home (v10), rest from enemies (v11), David’s house or lineage (v11), an eternal kingdom and throne (16), a Descendant who will build God’s house and establish His kingdom forever (v13), this Descendant will be God’s Son (v 14), and finally God promised unfailing love to the Son who would build His house and reign over His Kingdom from an eternal throne (v15).

Jesus is the Fulfillment of God’s Covenants with David and Us - God’s Covenant was a response to David’s pride. In short, it was as if God said,

I know you want to build a grand temple for me to reside among the people of Israel. I know you want an everlasting kingdom ruled by your descendants. But, David, I will build my house. I will establish my eternal kingdom, which will be ruled eternally by my Son, who will come from your line of sons. David, what I promise will be a blessing to you. But you should also know that what I promise is for so many more, not just you, not just Israel.

Pastor Jeremy made it clear that Jesus is the One through whom God’s promises to David were fulfilled. Jeremy also clarified that Jesus is the One through whom the promises to David are God’s promises to us. Jesus is God’s supreme “Yes” for all God’s promises to his people. By faith in Christ, we are God's people and beneficiaries of God's covenanted promises.

Encouragement of Faith - The sermon concluded with a message of encouragement, reminding us that we don’t earn God’s promises. Just as God’s promises flowed to David because of faith, not merit, God’s promises come to us through faith in Christ. Through faith in Christ, we have an identity belonging to God, an eternal place with God, and everlasting peace with God.

This sermon serves as a powerful reminder of the continuity of God's promises and the central role of Jesus Christ in fulfilling them. It encourages us to remain steadfast in our faith in Christ and to seek God's guidance in all aspects of life.