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Psalm 16: The Unforsaken Son of David

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The Text

Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.
2 O my soul, thou hast said unto the Lord, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee;
3 But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.
4 Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into my lips.
5 The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.
6 The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.
7 I will bless the Lord, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.
8 I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.
10 For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.
11 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore (Psalm 16 KJV).

1. For David Says concerning Him…

Acts 2:22-33

2. Davidic Covenant

2 Samuel 7

2 Samuel 23

Psalm 89

3. Speaking of Christ in OT Terms

Inheritance

Sheol

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1 Samuel 16:1-13

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The Text

1 Samuel 16:1-13

Introduction

Ecclesiastes tells us in a number of different ways that ending well matters. in fact the implication running through the book is that starting well is easy; ending well is much more of a challenge: “The end of a matter is better than its beginning; the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.”

1 Samuel 16 is a transition point in the history of Israel. Samuel’s life and ministry is coming to an end and David’s kingship and the Davidic kingdom is just beginning. 1 Samuel 16 is an ideal lens to look closely at the end of a matter (Samuel’s life and ministry) and the beginning of a matter (David and his rule).

The End of a Matter (Samuel)

1 Samuel 16 is the last recorded event in Samuel’s life and ministry before his death in 1 Samuel 25:1 (aside a brief appearance in ch.19).

The way 1 Samuel 16 is carefully crafted in the context of all that has gone before suggests that it serves as a subtle rebuke/humbling of Samuel, one that has been building throughout the narrative.

1 Sam. 2:18-26

1 Sam. 3:2ff

1 Sam. 9:6-20

The Beginning of a Matter (David)

v.9 David is the ‘youngest’ of Jesse’s eight sons and has been left watching the sheep while Jesse and his sons attend the sacrifice arranged by Samuel

What about 1 Chron 2:15?

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Kirkers Read Podcast #4: Reading the New Testament in Light of the Old w/ Dr. Edwards

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Ben Zornes is joined by Dr. Timothy Edwards and they discuss the importance of understanding the Jewish culture and context of the New Testament. While you don’t need a degree in Old Testament studies, Dr. Edwards gives some great advice on a handful of things to keep in mind to help increase your understanding of the Jewish culture which will enrich your reading of the New Testament. This episode will make you want to look up all those Old Testament quotes and allusions.

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There is No Other Commandment Greater than These

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  • 1. Deut. 6:4-5, “Hear, O Israel: the LORD our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.”
    • A. The foundation: The LORD our God, the LORD is one.
    • B. The greatest commandment: You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength
      • Can you legislate love?
    • C. Heart, Soul, and Strength?
  • 2. Leviticus 19:17-18, “You shall not hate your brother in your heart. You shall surely rebuke your neighbor, and not bear sin because of him. You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the LORD.
    • A. The second: Love your neighbour
  • 3. The greatest commandments – not in conflict
    • A. Mark 12:35-44 – How not to obey the greatest commandments

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