After Abraham’s family became a great nation, it also became a kingdom, and no one ever equalled the greatness of King David. Even so, in 2 Samuel 7:1-17, God announced to David that he had even greater plans for his offspring. Those plans were so great that even today we are seeing only part of their realization. However, we often miss out on what God is doing, because we are looking for him to do something much smaller than what he is actually doing.
Two parables directed against the religious leaders indicated why they would lose their management of the kingdom, and why others would take their place.
King Nebuchadnezzar exited the scene with an important lesson for all of us about who is the real King.
While David rejoiced in being rescued from an untimely death, his words pointed to his descendant who would experience an untimely death but be...