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Promises to King David

In this episode Tim Young and Jay Mayock examine God’s covenant with King David, its repeated promise of an eternal throne, and how Jesus is revealed as the promised offspring who confirms and will complete those promises. They trace the theme through Scripture—from 2 Samuel and the Psalms to Matthew, Luke, Acts, and Hebrews—highlighting the resurrection, and the future restoration of God’s kingdom on earth..

Key verse:

“He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.” (Luke 1:32-33)

Outline:

  1. Introduction
    1. Christ confirmed the promises that God gave the patriarchs – Romans 15:8
    2. Christians share these covenants of promise in Christ – Ephesians 2:12
    3. It is essential to know what these covenants of promise to the patriarchs are.  They were essential teachings OT prophets and NT apostles.
  2. Brief Review of Covenants of Promise to the fathers (patriarchs)
    1. God always had the special offspring (seed) in mind: Christ – Galatians 3:16
    2. Who are the fathers? – Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, his children
    3. David was also a patriarch – Acts 2:29
  3. David’s Covenant of Promise
    1. David promised an offspring who would rule the land of Israel – 1 Chronicles 17:11-14
    2. Psalm about David’s covenant – Psalm 89:3-4, 34-37
    3. Reflections at the end of his life – 2 Samuel 23:5
    4. Solomon on God’s throne over God’s kingdom in God’s land, ruling over the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob – 1 Chronicles 28:5, 29:23
  4. War against David’s dynasty
    1. Athaliah’s massacre; Joash survives – 2 Chronicles 22:1-12
    2. Israel-Syrian confederacy; Ahaz survives – Isaiah 7:1-6
    3. King Herod the Great’s massacre; Jesus escapes – Matt. 2:16
    4. Even though it appeared as though the promise had failed, God was still actively working to establish it.  It’s as sure as the sun and the moon.
    5. After so much ruin and overturning of the kingdom, that promised seed will come – Ezekiel 21:27
  5. David’s Covenant of Promise in the NT
    1. Not only are we not surprised to find it there; it had to be there! – Matthew 1:1, 6, 20
    2. It’s there in Zacharias’ song – Luke 1:69-70
    3. It’s there in Gabriel’s gracious words to Mary – Luke 1:32-33
    4. It’s there in Peter’s preaching on Pentecost – Acts 2:30 (13:23)
  6. Until…
    1. He will come back – Acts 3:21
    2. He is the one to whom the throne, the kingdom, and the land all belong

 

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Promises to Abraham (Part 2)

This second part of our study into the promises to Abraham weaves together all the New Testament commentary on this faithful man. First, we see how he never received the promise of the land during his lifetime which necessitates that he be raised from the dead. The scriptures also show Jesus as the true son of Abraham and how believers are the spiritual descendants of the promise. This means we can receive the blessing of forgiveness and the hope to be partakers of the kingdom of God when Jesus reigns on the earth.

The first part of the Promises to Abraham can be found here.

A document with every New Testament passage concerning Abraham can be found here. 

Key Verse:

“And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel beforehand to Abraham, saying, “In you shall all the nations be blessed.” So then, those who are of faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith.” (Galatians 3:8-9)

Outline:

  1. Introduction
    1. Quick review of the last podcast
    2. Overview of all the NT commentary on Abraham grouped into four categories
  2. The Land
    1. Given no inheritance (Acts 7:2-5)
    2. Sitting in the future kingdom (Matt. 8:11)
    3. The need for resurrection (Matt. 22:32)
    4. They all died in faith (Heb. 11:8-9,13)
  3. The Seed = Jesus
    1. The Genealogy of Jesus (Matt. 1:1-2; Luke 1:33,55,73)
    2. The Spiritual Seed (Matt. 3:9; John 8:33-58; Rom. 9:6-8)
  4. The Blessing of Forgiveness
    1. Peter’s preaching (Acts 3:25-26)
    2. Justified by faith (Gal. 3:6-9)
    3. Baptism into Christ to inherit the promises (Gal. 3:26-29)
  5. The Inheritance by Faith
    1. Heir of the world (Rom. 4:13) by faith (v. 16) and resurrection (v. 17)
    2. Faith and works (James 2:21-23)
  6. Conclusion

 

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Promises to Abraham (Part 1)

Hosts Tim Young and Brian Alexander bring Abraham’s story to life through Genesis, focusing on the recurring promises God makes: an innumerable offspring and a specific land. They cover Abraham’s call from Ur, the name change to Abraham, the covenant ratified in sacrifice, the sign of circumcision, and the faith that led to Isaac’s near-sacrifice.

Highlights include how Abraham’s faith is counted as righteousness, how the promises are reiterated and expanded, and how these events foreshadow the Lord Jesus Christ. Part two will explore New Testament commentary and the fuller fulfillment of these promises.

Key Verse:

“Behold, my covenant is with you, and you shall be the father of a multitude of nations. No longer shall your name be called Abram, but your name shall be Abraham, for I have made you the father of a multitude of nations.” (Gen. 17:4-5)

Outline:

  1. Introduction
    1. The importance of Abraham in the NT
    2. Background story of calling from Ur and being childless
  2. The Initial Promises
    1. The blessing of a seed (Gen. 12:1-3)
    2. The promise of the land (Gen. 12:7)
  3. The Promise Expanded
    1. What he could see (Gen. 13:14-15)
    2. It would be forever (Gen. 13:15)
    3. It would be given to Abram (Gen. 13:17)
  4. The Covenant
    1. Abram’s belief (Gen. 15:5-6)
    2. Covenant by sacrifice (Gen. 15:7-17)
    3. The extent of the land (Gen. 15:18-21)
  5. Circumcision
    1. Name change (Gen. 17:4-6) and promise in past tense
    2. The token of circumcision (Gen. 17:9-14)
    3. The promised son to be through Sarah (Gen. 17:19)
  6. The Sacrifice of Isaac
    1. Abraham obeyed the call to sacrifice his only son (Gen. 22:1-2)
    2. Isaac as a type of Christ
    3. The promises confirmed (Gen. 22:15-18)
  7. Conclusion
    1. The same promises given to Isaac and Jacob
    2. Next podcast on Abraham in the New Testament

 

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Covenants, Oaths and Promises

Welcome to the start of our eighth season! In this episode, we start off with a little word study into covenants, oaths and promises and how to recognize them when God says, “I will”. From there, we trace the hope of eternal life from Eden’s garden to the flood and God’s everlasting covenant with Noah. Explore the difference between unconditional and conditional covenants and see how God’s ultimate plan is to fill the earth with His glory.

Key Verse:

“Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the sake of the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth, which accords with godliness, in hope of eternal life, which God, who never lies, promised before the ages began.” (Titus 1:1-2)

Links to Past Episodes:

 The Memorial Name Yahweh

In the Image and Likeness of God Part1 and Part 2

Outline:

  1. Introduction
    1. The promise of eternal life from the beginning (before the ages began, Titus 1:2). Must come from the Old Testament.
    2. Critical part of the gospel (Acts 26:6-8)
    3. The idea and importance of promises, oaths, testaments and covenants
      1. Covenant
      2. Oath / Swear / “as truly as I live”
      3. Promise / “I will”
  2. Eden
    1. Gen. 1:26-28 God’s original purpose for mankind to have dominion over the earth (cp. Isa. 45:18)
    2. Gen. 3:15 The promise (“I will…”) of a saviour to defeat sin
  3. Noah and the Flood
    1. The corruption of the earth and God’s judgement (Gen. 6:5-8,17-18)
    2. Repeat of creation (Gen. 9:1-3) and echo back to Gen. 1:26-28
    3. The everlasting covenant not to destroy the earth (Gen. 9:9-17). Covenant mentioned seven times.
  4. God’s Eternal Promise
    1. Unconditional (everlasting) vs conditional covenants (the law of Moses Ex. 19:5-6)
    2. God’s ultimate promise to fill the earth with his glory (Num. 14:21)
  5. Conclusion
    1. The importance of understanding the covenants (Eph. 2:12) and what was promised
    2. Episodes to follow on Abraham and David