The Old Testament Witness to Christ and His Kingdom, Mentor's Guide, MG09

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T H E O L D T E S T A M E N T W I T N E S S T O C H R I S T A N D H I S K I N G D O M

7. Prophetic promises were given him regarding his reign and the promise of his future.

a. David, 2 Sam. 7.12-16

b. Jesus, Isa. 9.6-7

8. God made a covenant with him that the kingdom would never depart from his house, and his dominion would be an everlasting dominion.

a. David, 2 Sam. 7.16

b. Jesus, Luke 1.31-33

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9. His reign was an administration of justice and equity to all the people.

a. David, 2 Sam. 8.15

b. Jesus, Jer. 23.5-6

B. Implications for our understanding of the OT’s witness to Christ and his Kingdom

1. David’s kingship over the people of Israel is a type which has been fulfilled in the person of Christ.