“When your days come to an end and you sleep with your ancestors, I will establish one of your descendants to succeed you, one of your own flesh and blood; and I will set up his rulership.  He will build a house for my name, and I will establish his royal throne forever.”-2 Samuel 7:12-13 […]

“…and as they did from the time I ordered judges to be over my people Israel; instead, I will give you rest from all your enemies.  ‘Moreover, Adonai tells you that Adonai will make you a house.   When your days come to an end and you sleep with your ancestorsWhen your days come to […]

“Therefore say this to my servant David that this is what Adonai-Tzva’ot says: ‘I took you from the sheep-yards, from following the sheep, to make you chief over my people, over Israel.  I have been with you wherever you went; I have destroyed all your enemies ahead of you; and I am making your reputation […]

How is the Lord present with Israel? That’s the major theme of Chapter 7. This was also King David’s main concern. In the ancient Middle East, people believed their gods needed buildings to dwell in to stay close to them. That’s why every nation took great expense to build huge and magnificent temples for their […]

I want you to notice something David and Israel struggled with in their day. This is the same issue we face. See the problem is we think we’ve got God figured out. But if that’s the case… Then why is there so much hate and disagreement in the world when it comes to religious beliefs? […]