By the weekend I plan to share my January 19, 2014 - February 23, 2014 Sunday School Lessons Scriptures & Notes.
The Sunday School Lesson is shared from II Samuel 7:4-16 (Background Scripture: II Samuel 7:1-17; Devotional Reading: Psalm/Tehillim 98) for March 2, 2014.
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David (King David) (beloved), King, son of Jesse. Anointed by Samuel – becomes king of all Israel – brings Ark to Zion – desires to build God a house (II Samuel 7:12; I Chronicles 17:10) – Is forbidden by Nathan – regulates service of the Tabernacle – his dea th (I Kings 2; I Chronicles 20:26) – the progenitor of Christ (Matthew 1:1; 22:9; Psalm/Tehillim 110 & Matthew 22:41) his charge to Solomon (I Kings 2; I Chronicles 28:9 – successor (I Kings 1; Psalm/Tehillim 72)
King Solomon (peaceful), King of Israel – builds the Temple – asks of God wisdom – God's Covenant with (I Kings 9; II Chronicles 7:12)
Nathan (gift), the prophet – his parable condemning David – (II Samuel 12:1) – anoints Solomon king
Covenant – promise, agreement, everlasting – Eternal, unchangeable by God. Ratified by Christ (Malachi 3:1; Luke 1:68-80)
Ark of Covenant … the covenant brought into the Temple (I Kings 8:3; I Chronicles 5), in Heaven (Revelation 11:19)
Tent … temporary dwelling place
Tabernacle (Mischan), portable – moveable Sanctuary. (Exodus 25:8,9; 26:4; 33:7; 39:32; I Chronicle his 6:48; 9:23; 17:5; II Chronicles 24:6; Exodus 25:10; 27:19; 35-38; 27:1-8; 30:17-21; 25:l6,22; Hebrews 9:4; Exodus 40: 2,17; Numbers 10:33-36; Joshua 4:19; 18:1; Hebrews 8:5; 10:1)
Tehillim … Hebrew title of Psalm, treasury of prayer, praise, & adoration
Zion or Sion (dry place), the southwestern hill of Jerusalem
Psalm/Tehillim 2:12 … Promise … Whosoever may be Saved.....
John 3:15 … Jesus Christ/Yeshua died for all mankind(male/female). Salvation only comes from Jesus Christ/Yeshua.
Yeshua … Hebrew name for Jesus
Shoshannim, 'set' occurs in the titles of Psalm 45, 69, 80. The word means 'lilies,' & perhaps the name of a tune.
Maschil (Maskil) instructing
Ophir (Genesis/Bereshith 10:29), country celebrated for its gold & precious stones. Regarded by some as being on the coast off Arabian coast, by others on coast of Somaliland, & by others as part of India
Israel (God fights), Jacob so called, (Genesis 32:38; 35:10) – Kingdom of 10 tribes (I Kings 11:38) – Israelites first called Judah – Jews derived from
(Ishmael … God hears … son of Abraham … Arabs … This was not mentioned in the Sunday School Lesson … There are Christian Arabs as well … Acts 2 … )
Harp … National instrument of the Hebrews, & was well known throughout Asia. Played on by King David. Used in public Worship.
Trumpets … Giving uncertain sound. Employed in Worship. Their use (Numbers 10; Joshua 6:4; Psalm/Tehillim 81:3; Ezekiel 7:14'; 33:3; Joel 2:1
Coronets (II Samuel 6:5) Systra ('menaanim'). Shaken with the hand, & rings & bars made a piercing metallic sound by striking against the bronze frame.
Temple … The House of the Lord, Building not large, magnificent & costly made of stone & cedar, decorated with gold & precious stones. ('Beautiful Gate' was from Court of Gentiles to eastern side of Court of Women, Acts 3:1. East of Court of Israel, & a little lower stood Court of Women, on western side, from which women could look on services of Altar. This court was called 'the Treasury' John 8:20, from gift boxes fastened upon wall, Matthew 12:41,42
II Samuel 7:4-16 … The house of God & house of David (The Reign of King David … After by the Word of God forbidden him. HE promiseth him benefits & blessings in his seed (descendants – family line) …........ The 2 Books of Samuel are regarded as 1. In the Talmud, Samuel is stated to have written books that bear his name, also Ruth, & Judges. The books relate histories of Samuel until he retires from his position as judge, Eli's history being narrated so far as connected with that of Samuel. … (Talmud: 'doctrine' from the Hebrew word 'to learn' full account of civil & religious laws of Jews).
Verses 4-7
Verse 4 … Scripture; Books & Authors; Speakers & Hearers
Verses 5,6,7 … Sacred Places; Solomon's Temple; But God Forbids – David To Build
(II Samuel 7:1-7 … Reference Scriptures in Sunday School Book)
Verses 8-11
Verses 8,9 … Works of God' God's Providence In Man's Temporal Affairs; Gives Prosperity & Protection
Verses 10,11 … Sacred Places; Solomon's Temple; And Promises That Solomon Shall Build It
(II Samuel 5:11)
Exodus 25:1-9 … Tabernacle & Furnishings … Instructions Concerning The Tabernacle & Related Matters
I Corinthians 6:19a … I Corinthians 6:19 … Fornication & Purity … Moral Disorders in the Church
I Corinthians 5:1 … The Apostolic Ministry … But will death intervene before the advent
Verses 12-16
Verses 12,13 … The Hebrews; The United Kingdom; Promises to David's Line
Hebrews … Abraham & his descendants called … descendants of Heber, or dwellers on other side of Euphrates or passers over. Heber (association, society) the Kenite. Kenites were branch of Midianites & dwelt among the Amalekites (Numbers 24:20,21; Isaiah 15:6), a portion of them followed the Israelites into Canaan (Judges 1:16; 4:11) ... Euphrates; Old Persian, the largest & most important river of Western Asia. …
Verse 14 … Works of God; The Purposes Of God; Men the Instruments of God's Purposes
Verses 15,16 … The Hebrews; The United Kingdom; David's Reign over All, Promised
(I Kings 1:28-39; II Samuel 12:24; Isaiah 46:10)
Monday – February 24, 2014 – The Lord Is King – Psalm 93
Still On The Throne … Psalm of Adoration: Of God's power, majesty, & glory
Tuesday – February 25, 2014 – You Are My Son – Psalm 2
God's King … Psalm of Adoration: Of God's power, majesty, & glory … Prophetical, Typical, & Historical Psalm
Wednesday – February 26, 2014 – An Eternal Throne – Psalm 45:1-9
Wedding Song For A King & His Bride … Psalm of Adoration: Of God's power, majesty, & glory. Prophetical, Typical, & Historical Psalm
Thursday – February 27, 2014 – God's Heritage – Psalm 94:8-15
Warning of God's Covenant Claims, Obeisance & Obedience … Psalm of Supplication: on account of affliction, on account of persecution. Psalm of Adoration: Of God's power, majesty, & glory. Didactic (instruct/teach) Psalm: Showing the blessings of God's people & the misery of HIS enemies
Friday – February 28, 2014 – God's Steadfast Love & Faithfulness – Psalm 98
In Every Corner Sing, Acclaiming the King, Awaiting the Judge … Psalm of Supplication: Relative to public Worship. Psalm of Gratitude: For mercies, shown to the Church. Psalm of Adoration: Of God's power, majesty, & glory.
Saturday – March 1, 2014 – The Messiah Will Reign Forever – Revelation 11:15-19
Messiah – Jesus Christ/Yeshua … Seventh Trumpet … The Blowing of The 7th Trumpet – The vision of the Trumpets
Sunday – March 2, 2014 – A Throne Established Forever – II Samuel 7:4-16
Scripture reference used/taken from: KJV Topical Edition Bible; The International Teacher's Handy Bible Encyclopedia/Concordance Zondervan's Bible Commentary
