- King David asks for God’s favor in light of his hardships in seeking to serve God.
- David’s obedience was imperfect. Though he desired in his heart to honor God, his disobedient hands gave way to adultery and murder.
- The Ark of the Covenant (132:6)
- Assumptions – Israel used God like a good luck charm (1 Samuel 4)
- Afterthought – King Saul disregarded the Ark during his reign (1 Chronicles 14)
- Aspiration – King David aspired to seek God (2 Samuel 6, I Chronicles 13)
PROMISED FAVOR (132:11-18)
- “Lord swore a sure oath… from which he will not turn back”
- PROMISES OF GOD
- King (132:11)
- Fulfilled in Christ (Luke 2:2-7, 10)
- Presence (132:13-14)
- Fulfilled in Christ (Romans 8:38-39, Matthew 28:20)
- Provision (132:15)
- Fulfilled in Christ (James 1:17)
- Salvation (132:16)
- Fulfilled in Christ (Romans 5:1, 2 Corinthians 5:21)
- Protection (132:17-18)
- Fulfilled in Christ (John 10:28)
- Clarity (132:17-18)
- Fulfilled in Christ (Isaiah 9:2-7, John 8:12)
- Dignity (132:17-18)
