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Overview of 2 Samuel: God’s King and Our Need for Christ
In this conclusion to 2 Samuel, Dave Jenkins explores the rise and fall of King David and the covenant promises that point us to Jesus—the true and perfect King. Through David’s victories, sins, and restoration, we see the beauty of God’s faithfulness and the gospel.Key Themes
- God’s sovereign rule over kings and kingdoms
- The reality of sin and the hope of repentance
- The covenant of grace in 2 Samuel 7
- Jesus as the greater Son of David
Biblical Theology Connections
- 2 Samuel 7 → Matthew 1:1
- Psalm 2 | Acts 13:22–23
- Romans 15:4 | Revelation 5:5
Memory Verse
2 Samuel 7:16 — “And your house and your kingdom shall be made sure forever before me. Your throne shall be established forever.”
Main Takeaway
David’s story points to Christ’s eternal reign.More Resources
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Reading the Bible Daily with Dave is a ministry of Servants of Grace, helping listeners grow in Christ through Scripture, theology, and gospel hope.
Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah. He is a writer, editor, and speaker living in beautiful Southern Oregon. Dave is a lover of Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology. He serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries, the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine, the Host and Producer of Equipping You in Grace Podcast, and is a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word. He is the author of The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024). You can find him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, or read his newsletter. Dave loves to spend time with his wife, going to movies, eating at a nice restaurant, or going out for a round of golf with a good friend. He is also a voracious reader, in particular of Reformed theology, and the Puritans. You will often find him when he’s not busy with ministry reading a pile of the latest books from a wide variety of Christian publishers. Dave received his M.A.R. and M.Div through Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
